Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief

Editor in Chief


BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Green Deal also includes the intention to revise the European regulatory framework for batteries. The EU intends to set a worldwide benchmark for more sustainable and safe batteries. CONEBI's Neuberger E-Bike Working Group has closely analysed the EU's proposal for a new batteries legislation.
Subscribers onlyAMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The e-bike is being massively embraced in the Netherlands and its market share continues to expand. In 2020 e-bike sales increased by no less than 30% to a record number of 547,000 units. In value the market has reached the all-time high of €1.65 billion.

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel Industries Inc. announces boosting sales results for its Sports division (including Cannondale, Schwinn, GT, Mongoose, Pacific Cycles and Caloi) in 2020. For the year, Dorel Sports' revenue increased by $135.7 million, or 14.9%, to $1,045 million and a gross profit of $230 million.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The industry is currently experiencing its first-ever online trade show. This year's Taipei Cycle show was to be held virtually in response to the ongoing challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. While speaking, the event is attracting industry insiders to presentations and online booths.
Subscribers onlyBERLIN, Germany - The e-bike and bicycle industry in Germany already enjoyed dynamic growth in recent in years but 2020 set all records in volume expansion and growth in turn-over. According to the 2020 market statistics of the German industry association 'Zweirad-.

ŠUMPERK, Czech Republic - With the opening of an all new e-bike factory the German distributor Hartje invested in more capacity. The Hartje e-bike factory in Czech Republic has been assembling e-bikes for the Hermann Hartje KG brands since 2017. The facility .

To serve the need for carbon fiber products in Europe a group of investors have founded 'Carbon Team' in Portugal. After the success of Triangle's aluminum frame production founded by Rodi, Miranda and Ciclo Fapril, these 3 Portuguese companies joined forces with Bike Ahead composites (Germany) and Art Collection

As one of the leading bicycle tyre suppliers with their brand Schwalbe, Ralf Bohle GmbH reports a boom in sales after people discovered the bicycle for virus-free transport and sport during the pandemic. For Schwalbe almost all bike segments experienced benefits - most of all e-bikes,

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike announced today that more than 800 exhibitors have signed up for the 29th edition of the show. Which is scheduled from 1 to 4 September. Eurobike show manager Stefan Reisinger reveals how the international bike trade show landscape is changing and they are confident of holding the 2021 show.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei Cycle opened its virtual doors yesterday for a fully online version for the first time. Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler will be on hand at this year's online edition of Taipei Cycle.