Bike sales surge helps Halfords through lockdown
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Surging sales of bicycles during lockdown have cushioned the trading blow from coronavirus for retailer Halfords.
It said bike sales had risen 57.1% in the 13 weeks to 3 July as people sought to avoid public transport.
As a retailer selling goods considered essential, Halfords did not have to cease trading because of coronavirus.
However, a big fall in motoring…