Global Opportunities

Chris' background is very much in bikes, having raced successfully as an expert cyclist until 1984. He was five times British Cyclocross Champion and raced professionally with the Bianchi Piaggio Professional Team in Italy. From 1984 until 1990, Chris worked for Halfords, Europe 's biggest bicycle retailer. Chris pioneered the development of Halford's Apollo and Carrera brands and Apollo is now the largest selling brand of bike in the UK. Chris became the 1st General Manager of Halford's Bicycle Two Wheel Division, before leaving in 1990 to set up his own firm, Global Opportunities.