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News · 1 June 2026

Saddleback cycling company closes, 42 people lose jobs

Saddleback cycling company closes, 42 people lose jobs

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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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