With the opening of a dedicated E-Performance Centre in Koblenz, Canyon expands its physical touchpoints. Head of Retail Florian Schecklmann explains why this supports—rather than replaces—its core D2C strategy.
Dutch e-bike brand Vyber expands in Almelo with a 12,000m² hub, supply chain buffering, and a SKU-reducing frame innovation. Discover its Dutch and European growth strategy.
As European cities roll out strict Zero-Emission Zones, logistics service providers are rethinking their inner-city fleets. An Dutch study examining PostNL's operations reveals that simply banning 'dirty' engines is not enough to secure a future for Light Electric Freight Vehicles (LEVs).
Traxio reporst that the Belgian speed pedelec market is heading towards a record year in 2026, supported by strong growth in corporate leasing and a booming second-hand segment.
Europe's cycling sector will need to recruit 105,000 more bicycle mechanics by 2032, equivalent to 60% of today's workforce of around 175,000. That is the central finding of the NextGen Mechanics report, which links the shortage to low pay, fragmented training and the rise of e-bikes and leasing fleets.
Sixty parties have expressed interest in a relaunch of the bankrupt bicycle manufacturer Accell, known for brands such as Lapierre, Batavus, Koga, Babboe, and Raleigh.
The global bicycle component market will grow to EUR 20.6 billion by 2034, according to a new forecast by Indian market research firm Fortune Business Insights.
Bicycle retail prices in the Netherlands fell 0.4% year-on-year in September 2026, marking a clear trend reversal after years of post-pandemic price hikes.r, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Overall inflation was 3.4%, making bicycles more affordable, even adjusted for inflation.
German bicycle manufacturer Böttcher Fahrräder has filed for insolvency. Operations continue in full swing as administrator launches investor process. .
Dutch bicycle retailer 12GO Biking has acquired the Dutch bicycle inventory of Accell, following the manufacturer's recent bankruptcy. The deal involves tens of thousands of models from Batavus, Sparta, and Koga.
German bicycle brand Stevens has launched a custom bike programme in which riders configure their bike online before it is hand-built in Hamburg.
British children's bike brand Early Rider has appointed Mario Herbold as chief operating officer and Janine Bessen as head of global e-commerce. The executive hires come in the company's 20th anniversary year and are intended to support the expansion of its international retail network.
Decathlon America is recalling about 1,150 Van Rysel GRVL AF gravel bikes in the United States because a lock nut on the front fork can work loose while riding.
German parts wholesaler Ra-Co GmbH has become the exclusive distributor of Goodyear Bicycle Tires for independent bicycle dealers in Germany and Austria.
Entering the final quarter of 2026, SHIFT Active Media's latest analysis of consumer search behaviour reveals clear signals of stabilisation and indeed growth across key cycling markets, even as specific categories face ongoing headwinds.
More companies are reporting higher turnover, expectations for the rest of the year are favourable and stock levels are moving closer to balance. These are among the conclusions for the Spanish bicycle market in the first half of 2026. Data from the AMBE Barometer, a survey among Spanish manufacturers, distributors, retailers and workshops, were presented during Sea Otter Europe in Girona.
The Canadian bike sector is steadily growing, thanks to the growing sales of e-bikes in the local market. This is part of a broader trend of increased demand for sustainable urban mobility solutions in the entire North American region. However, despite some positive momentum, 2026 is shaping up to be tough for the Canadian bike sector, mainly because of protectionist policies implemented by the Trump administration in the US.
Looking to replace the industry's historical reliance on estimates, European Cycling Industries (ECI), has partnered with sports data specialist Sporting Insights. The outcome is the launch of State of Trade European Cycling, SoTEC - a data platform to provide cycling brands with insights into the dynamics of the European market.
The appointment as President of Shimano Europe Group was like coming home for Fabio Takayanagi. At the start of his career at the Japanese component manufacturer in 2006, he was assigned to Shimano Europe, based in the Netherlands. He stayed here for one year to gain experience in the bicycle business. Since then, he has travelled the world for Shimano before coming back to Europe. A brief introduction of this industry insider and his view on the European market.
The e-bike plays a central role for the brand Velo de Ville. More than 80% of production in Altenberge, Germany, consists of e-bikes. Although general manager and owner Volker Thiemann is positive about the market, he is also concerned about recent technological developments that, in his view, threaten the survival of today's e-bike.
The Canyon booth at Eurobike was impossible to miss this year. In the middle of Hall 11, the German D2C brand put up one of the nicest booths at the show, claiming a centre stage position at the event. "We want to showcase our team effort since I assumed operational responsibilities as executive chairman in September 2025," said Canyon founder, Roman Arnold.
The Indian family-owned company Amar Wheels Pvt. Ltd. has been doing business with European companies for close to five decades. "We strive to stay relevant, which we love. The challenges are amazing and the last 10 years have been more challenging than the past 40 years. We are constantly evolving in order to stay relevant," Karan Aggarwal, director of Amar Wheel tells Bike Europe.
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