Jack Oortwijn

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On June 3 the top meeting for the bicycle industry, policy-makers and politicians will take place in Nantes, France. The Industry Day marks the start of the three-day Velo-city 2015 Congress.

荷蘭，DOETINCHEM- 有件事是大部分Bike Europe網站的訪客不會注意到的(我們希望如此)，但是bike-eu.com網站的後台正在進行一個重大的改變。

DRACHTEN, the Netherlands - TDR Bikes - an e-bike brand which was set-up by Theo de Rooij; the former director of the Rabobank professional roadracing team - announces its re-start. This is made possible by a group of investors based in the Netherlands.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Today Accell Group announces that it recorded an increase in both turnover and profit in the first months of 2015. Demand for electric bicycles and sports bicycles in the higher segment of the market showed particularly strong growth.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Like in more European countries where e-bikes are popular or are becoming a trend the confusion on speed e-bikes is rising. As in Belgium.

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - Shimano has added a new groupset for all enduro, cross-country and trail riders to its range of MTB components. The new Shimano Deore XT M8000 delivers the 11-speed features and premium performance found on the top-of-the-range XTR-level components.

MALLABIA, Spain - Bike maker Orbea is expanding its assembly capabilities at the company's plant in Portugal. Orbea is buying a 8,000m² facility and is equipping it for state-of-the art assembly.

CHICAGO, USA - Today SRAM is officially launching its 1x (pronounced one-by) drivetrain systems - SRAM Force 1 and SRAM Rival 1. The company claims that they, "Are at the heart of a movement that embodies expanding the potential, improving the experience, and simplifying the mode. Efficiency, lightweight and functionality are the preference over excess, redundancy and complexity."

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - As of immediate effect, all manufacturers, designers, developers, importers, sales organisations and dealers can submit their new products for the 10th OutDoor Industry Award.

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - It's already decided for in the Netherlands; an obligation to wear a helmet when riding a speed e-bike. The Dutch Minister of Infrastructure & Environment has announced this on the basis of an extensive study. The question is now whether more EU countries will do the same.