JD Sports and Sports Direct reportedly rival Halfords in bid for Evans Cycles

The 1921 founded retailer is looking for investment and is reported to have several offers

Evans Cycles (Alamy Stock Photo)

(Image credit: Alamy Stock Photo)

Three major sports retailers are engaged in a battle to takeover Evans Cycles, according to reports.

Sky Sports has reported that JD Sports Fashion and Sports Direct International have tabled indicative offers - as well as Halfords and a number of financial investors.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.