Jack Oortwijn

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The future of cycling is about to meet in Nantes, France this year. The world's primary annual conference series on cycling- Velo-city - will take place in less than two weeks in the city of Nantes which has been selected by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) due to its inspiring story and forward-thinking measures.

SUZHOU, China - KMC Chain, the world's biggest bicycle chain manufacturer, held its China Headquarters and R&D center groundbreaking ceremony on May 8, 2015 to initiate further development and innovation in China.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - International Bike Group (IBG) has sold 15 of its Hans Struijk Bikes stores in the Netherlands. The company holds on to 1 store which has been transformed to an outlet of IBG's successful 'Fietsenwinkel.nl' webshop. The 15 Hans Struijk stores have been taken-over by the Belgian chain 'Fiets!'.

DOETINCHEM, THE Netherlands - Speed e-bike sales is really taking off in the Netherlands this year. Growing public awareness of this new category of electric bicycles as well as a growing offering appears to have an accelerating effect on sales.

BIEL, Switzerland - As part of succession planning at DT Swiss Group AG, Marco Zingg will be handing over as CEO to his two business partners Frank Böckmann and Maurizio D'Alberto from 1 July 2015.

BERGAMO, Italy - Accompanied by over 200 guests and some 3,600 riders Bianchi celebrated its 130th anniversary at the Bianchi's Granfondo event recently.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission has unveiled its detailed plans to create a Digital Single Market. It's laid down in "The Digital Single Market Strategy" which includes a set of targeted actions to be delivered by the end of next year.

RANDERS, Denmark - Denmark's leading bike supplier HF Christiansen has announced to take-over Swedish Unicykel. With effect from August 3, ownership of Unicykel will pass over to the Danish company, which will take over the plant and manufacturing operations in Gothenburg.

ZURICH, Switzerland - Swiss newcomer Bold Cycles Ltd. presents its bicycle brand 'Bold' and its 'Internal Suspension Technology' as a world first: The rear shock has been entirely integrated into the seat tube.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Cheng Shin Tires - better known under its CST and Maxxis brands - has premiered its first tubulars. Cycle. A company spokesman said that it's CST's first step towards high-end tyres for (professional) road racing.