Adrenalin Sports
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersNewcastle West, Ireland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
Adrenalin Sports firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Adrenalin Sports
- Legal name
- Adrenalin Sports and Cycles
- Website
- https://adrenalinsports.ie
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Adrenalin Sports industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sporting Goods Retail
- NAICS
- Sporting Goods Retailers (45911)
- SIC
- Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751)
- akta.pro industry
- Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories)Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear RetailAthletic / Performance & Activewear BrandsBike Parts & Components Retail
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Where Adrenalin Sports is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Newcastle West
- HQ country
- Ireland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Adrenalin Sports business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Retail product sales: Revenue is generated through the sale of physical products including cycles/bicycles, sports footwear, sports clothing, fitness equipment, sports nutrition, and accessories through both physical retail stores and e-commerce. The business operates as a traditional omnichannel retailer with no subscription or recurring revenue components.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels3 records
Adrenalin Sports product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Adrenalin Sports is an omnichannel sports retailer selling bicycles (road, mountain, hybrid, e-bikes, kids), athletic footwear, sports clothing, fitness equipment, sports nutrition, and cycling accessories through two physical stores in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick and an e-commerce website. The business also operates an in-house bike repair workshop with expert mechanics and offers customized teamwear production (sublimation, vinyl, white toner, embroidery) directly to sports clubs at wholesale prices.
Product overview
Adrenalin Sports & Cycles is a retail sports store based in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 1990 as Sports World, it offers a comprehensive range of sports gear and bicycles. The product portfolio centers on cycling (Giant/Liv bikes, Frog kids bikes, and cycling accessories), athletic footwear (Hoka, Asics, Saucony, Adidas, Under Armour), sports clothing, fitness equipment, and sports nutrition (High 5, SiS, Kinetica). Additional offerings include Limerick GAA official merchandise, club/teamwear customization services, and bike repair workshop services. The company operates as a traditional brick-and-mortar and e-commerce retail business rather than a software platform.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Bicycles (Road, Mountain, Hybrid, Electric, Kids) Full range of bicycles for adults and children including road bikes (Giant Contend, Propel Advanced SL, Defy Advanced Pro), mountain bikes (Giant Talon, Liv Tempt), hybrid bikes (Giant Escape, Roam, ARX), electric bikes (Giant NewTour E+, Liv Tempt E+), and kids bikes (Frog Bikes). Customers can also purchase Giant/Liv branded bicycles, accessories, and clothing.
- Cycling Accessories Cycling accessories including helmets, glasses, lights, pumps, parts, bike carriers, tyres, pedals, gloves, and cycling shoes from brands like Abus, BBB, Endura, Mavic, and Shimano.
- Athletic and Running Footwear
- Sports Clothing and Apparel
- Fitness Equipment and Home Fitness
- Sports Nutrition Sports nutrition products including High 5 (energy gels, ZERO electrolyte tablets, energy drinks), SiS (Science in Sport), Kinetica, and PowerBar supplements, hydration tablets, bottles, and shakers.
- Limerick GAA Merchandise
- Bike Workshop and Repair Service
- Teamwear Customization Service Custom club t-shirt printing, sublimation, vinyl, white toner, and embroidery services for sports clubs and teams, with wholesale pricing and direct-to-club sales.
Companies that use Adrenalin Sports
Customer profileSegments1 record
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Adrenalin Sports technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Adrenalin Sports partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GiantcoreAdrenalin Sports is an official retailer of Giant Bicycles in Ireland, stocking a wide range including road bikes (Contend, Defy, Propel), mountain bikes (Talon), hybrid bikes (Escape, Roam), e-bikes (NewTour E+), and kids bikes (ARX series). Also stocks Giant accessories, clothing, and components. Giant is described as the world's largest bicycle manufacturer.
- LivcoreLiv is Giant's women-specific cycling brand. Adrenalin Sports stocks Liv bikes including Alight hybrid, Tempt mountain, and Tempt E+ electric bikes, as well as Liv accessories and clothing.
- O'NeillscoreAdrenalin Sports stocks the full range of official Limerick GAA jerseys, training wear, and accessories from O'Neills, including home and away jerseys for 2025-2026 season, goalkeeper jerseys, training vests, shorts, and team wear. Official stockist of O'Neills Limerick GAA gear.
- HOKAcoreAdrenalin Sports is one of Ireland's official HOKA stockists, holding extensive stock of HOKA footwear including Clifton, Bondi, Rincon, Mach, Arahi, and Gaviota models for men and women. Also stocks HOKA clothing and offers healthcare worker discount.
- ASICScoreAdrenalin Sports is one of Ireland's official ASICS stockists, offering the full range of ASICS running shoes for men, women, and kids including GT-1000, Gel-Kayano, and Novablast.
- JomacoreAdrenalin Sports is an exclusive agent for Joma in Limerick. Provides team wear sales and in-house customisation services using sublimation, vinyl, white toner, and embroidery techniques for clubs.
- AdidasminorStocks Adidas footwear (running, football boots, general sports) and clothing across men's, women's, and kids ranges.
- Under ArmourminorStocks Under Armour footwear and clothing across men's, women's, and kids ranges.
- High 5minorStocks High 5 sports nutrition products including energy gels, ZERO electrolyte tablets, and energy drinks.
- GarminminorStocks Garmin wearable technology and bicycle computers. Staff can provide advice on choosing the right wearable or computer.
- PolarminorStocks Polar wearable technology and fitness devices alongside Garmin products.
- Frog BikesminorStocks Frog kids bikes including the Frog 40 model, targeting children as a distinct segment within the cycling category.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Adrenalin Sports competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- McSport: Ireland-based sports retailer with a strong teamwear and GAA/soccer/rugby customisation offering plus general sports apparel and footwear — directly comparable to Adrenalin's club teamwear customisation service.
- Elverys Sports: Ireland's largest domestic sports retailer with multiple stores nationwide, stocking similar brands (ASICS, Adidas, Nike) and offering teamwear/customization. The most direct Ireland-headquartered peer to Adrenalin's multi-category sporting goods model.
- Lifestyle Sports: Irish multi-brand sports retailer with both physical stores and a strong e-commerce operation, carrying comparable footwear, apparel, and accessories brands. Directly comparable in scope and target customer.
- 53 Degrees North: Irish outdoor and sports retailer with stores and e-commerce, focused on running, hiking, and outdoor categories that overlap with Adrenalin's running, hiking, and outdoor sports assortment.
- Great Outdoors: Irish outdoor, hiking, and active lifestyle retailer with physical stores and e-commerce, overlapping with Adrenalin's HOKA, ASICS, hiking boots, and outdoor/camping categories.
Regional players
- Halfords: UK-based cycling and motoring retailer with Republic of Ireland online presence, offering bikes, accessories, and a workshop/repair service — a comparable cycling-and-service retail model, though primarily digital in Ireland.
- Chain Reaction Cycles: Northern Ireland-based global online cycling retailer selling Giant, Liv, and accessories. Directly comparable cycling product mix, though operating primarily as a pure-play online retailer versus Adrenalin's hybrid model.
- Wiggle: UK-based online cycling, running, and triathlon retailer with comparable product range (bikes, accessories, nutrition, apparel). Geographic overlap in Ireland via delivery, but operates as a digital-only specialist.
Broad incumbents
- Decathlon: Global sporting goods retailer with Irish stores and e-commerce selling own-label and multi-brand cycling, running, and outdoor gear at discount prices. A broad incumbent that competes across most of Adrenalin's categories.
- Sports Direct (Frasers Group): Europe's largest sports retailer with Irish presence, offering multi-brand footwear, apparel, and equipment at aggressive price points. A broad incumbent pressuring Adrenalin's mid-market positioning.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Adrenalin Sports funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Adrenalin Sports M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Adrenalin Sports
What does Adrenalin Sports do?
Adrenalin Sports is an omnichannel sports retailer selling bicycles (road, mountain, hybrid, e-bikes, kids), athletic footwear, sports clothing, fitness equipment, sports nutrition, and cycling accessories through two physical stores in Newcastle West, Co. Limerick and an e-commerce website. The business also operates an in-house bike repair workshop with expert mechanics and offers customized teamwear production (sublimation, vinyl, white toner, embroidery) directly to sports clubs at wholesale prices.
Is Adrenalin Sports a public or private company?
Adrenalin Sports is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Adrenalin Sports founded?
Adrenalin Sports was founded in 1990. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Adrenalin Sports based?
Adrenalin Sports is headquartered in Newcastle West, Ireland, in the Europe region.
How does Adrenalin Sports make money?
One revenue line is on record: retail product sales.
Who are Adrenalin Sports's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are McSport, Elverys Sports, Lifestyle Sports, 53 Degrees North and Great Outdoors. Regional players are Halfords, Chain Reaction Cycles and Wiggle. Broad incumbents are Decathlon and Sports Direct (Frasers Group).
Does Adrenalin Sports have an API?
No public API is recorded for Adrenalin Sports.
What industry is Adrenalin Sports in?
Adrenalin Sports's product category is Sporting Goods Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAMABAH, Cycling & Bike Retail (Sales, Service & Accessories), with a secondary code of CRAMAHAC, Bike Apparel, Helmets & Protective Gear Retail. Its NAICS code is 45911 and its SIC code is 3751.