Halfords predicts bicycle boom to continue for 2020

Chain struggles to keep up with demand for pedal-powered and electric bikes but lockdown dents motoring profits Halfords expects strong demand for bikes to continue for the rest of the year after booking a 57% rise in cycling-related sales during the coronavirus pandemic.A desire to avoid public transport, as well as generally favourable weather conditions and a switch to cycling as a leisure activity during the UK lockdown not only boosted sales of bikes but also demand for servicing. Sales sur