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General · 1 June 2026

Saddleback cycling company closes, 42 people lose jobs

Saddleback cycling company closes, 42 people lose jobs

After two decades of operation, prominent UK cycling business Saddleback has ceased trading, leading to 42 redundancies. The Bristol-based distributor, founded in 2004, struggled with tough market conditions and couldn't find a buyer. It supplied high-end brands like Castelli and Cannondale to customers and over 100 bike dealers.

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