Jan-Willem van Schaik

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Export manager Michael Honkomp (r.) and sales manager Joep Stumpe want to take the brand into Europe. - Photos Bike Europe

Hercules outlines new export strategy to increase European market...

EMSTEK, Germany - Bicycle brand Hercules has built on a firm base on its home market Germany as well as some export, including a new head office and...

Haro aims to step up its activity in Europe again. – Photo Haro

Haro sets ambitious goals for European markets

SCHARMEDE, Germany - Known for pioneering the birth of the action sports movement in the early 80s, Haro Bikes is embarking on a new journey forward...

From 2025, Stockholm will have its own bicycle show. – Photo Nordic Bike Shows

Bicycle show launched in Stockholm

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Nordic Bike Shows has announced the premiere of the Stockholm Bike Show, set to take place in the Swedish capital on 29-30 March,...

Cambodia’s bicycle export market continues to decline. – Photo Bike Europe

Cambodia's bicycle export nosedive not over yet

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The plunge in demand for bicycles made in Cambodia which started last year has not yet come to an end. Cambodia's bicycle...

According to the CIE Business Impact Survey the bike share sector was leading in revenue growth last year. – Photo Dott

Cycling Industries Europe calls industry performance 'better than...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The results of the 2023 Business Impact Survey surprised Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) who has conducted this holistic look at...

The panel discussion during the WBIA sustainability event was hosted by the Taiwan Bicycle Association, TAITRA, Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability and Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center. – Photo WBIA

Bicycle industry kicks-off 'Sustainable Supply Chain Project'

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The international bicycle industry has embraced the initiative of the Taiwan Bicycle Association to agree upon a set of 10...

Babboe has entered the final phase of research into the safety of its cargo bikes. – Photo Babboe

Babboe offers replacement for 22,000 cargobikes after inspection

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - Accell Group subsidiary Babboe has issued a recall and replacement program for in total 22,000 cargo bikes. The first...

With 27 European Transport Ministers joining the informal council meeting, the high-level gathering can be seen as a big step forward for growing cycling and developing a world-class European cycling industry. – Photo CIE

Signing of European Declaration on Cycling marks historic milestone

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The interinstitutional European Declaration on Cycling was signed on Wednesday 3 April at the Informal Council meeting of...

Eurobike 2024 will be laid out on an area of 150,000 square meters in eight halls and a large outdoor area. – Photo Eurobike

Eurobike next milestone to assess state of affairs in the bicycle...

FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike has been steadily transforming from a bicycle and e-bike show to a mobility event over the past few years. The...

The assembly line is a new addition to the already large portfolio of Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe. – Photos Yamaha

Yamaha starts e-bike drive production in France

SAINT QUENTIN, France - In order to supply its European based e-bike manufacturers swiftly and with shorter lead times, Yamaha Motor Europe opened a...