Parent company Martlet Group has also been “effectively liquidated” says administrator
Staff at British retailer i-ride and its bike brand Orro have been made redundant, with parent company Martlet Group “effectively liquidated”, says its administrator FRP Advisory, despite the brands being saved.
Orro Bikes has been acquired by Baaj Capital investment company Baaj Capital LLP. It has also bought the i-ride name and all stock, says FRP. I-ride entered administration earlier this year.
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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.
