'This sucks': Brixton Cycles closes its doors after 42 years

Iconic London shop announces closure after premises listed on property site

Brixton Cycles
(Image credit: Brixton Cycles)

Iconic London bike shop Brixton Cycles has closed its doors, according to a social media announcement.

It blamed "a brutal economic climate and a million other small battles" for the closure, adding "sometimes love and hustle aren't enough".

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James Shrubsall

After cutting his teeth on local and national newspapers, James began at Cycling Weekly as a sub-editor in 2000 when the current office was literally all fields.

Eventually becoming chief sub-editor, in 2016 he switched to the job of full-time writer, and covers news, racing and features.

A lifelong cyclist and cycling fan, James's racing days (and most of his fitness) are now behind him. But he still rides regularly, both on the road and on the gravelly stuff.

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