Jan-Willem van Schaik

LAS VEGAS, USA - To highlight European brands seeking to enter the US market for the first or second time, Interbike is presenting an updated turnkey booth section on the show floor, called the 'EU@Interbike area'.

CHICAGO, USA - As part of SRAM's European aftermarket development strategy the parts and components manufacturer announced some major changes in its distribution network in France.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Yesterday about 100 professionals from the Taiwan bike industry took part in a seminar organized by Bike Europe and its Taiwan partner Infotrade. The in Taichung's Evergreen hotel held seminar consisted of a 3-part presentation by Bike Europe editor-in-chief Jack Oortwijn.

加拿大，蒙特婁- Dorel Industries Inc.發布了到2016年3月31日的第一季財務報告。雖然該公司的家具和青少年服飾部門都有正面的財務業績表現，但Dorel Sports則出現了營收和收益雙雙下滑的報告。

HELSINKI, Finland - Mavic owner Amer Sports has changed its distribution policy in the Netherlands. The company's Dutch office will take over all activities that were previously done by distributor Codagex.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - There's a lot of attention to Eurobike lately. The changed set-up, cooperation with Taichung Bike Week and the fact that yet another major brand - Derby Cycle - skipped its participation is all generating conversation in the industry. How does all this affect Eurobike? With its 25th edition scheduled for August 31 to September 4, 2016, is it still the global bike industry platform? Bike Europe interviewed Eurobike manager Stefan Reisinger.

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel Industries Inc. released the results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. Though the company's Home Furnishing and Juvenile division reported positive financial results, Dorel Sports reported declining sales and revenue.

VERONA, Italy - On September 16, the second edition of the Italian bicycle show CosmoBike will open its doors presenting the best this bike loving country has to offer to the international market. But CosmoBike wants to more than a show case only. Cycling lifestyle and the impact on the environment are key issues for this event.

NAPLES, USA - The publishers of the 'Electric Bikes Worldwide Reports' announced the 2016 update to the 2015 edition of EBWR, the most comprehensive report of the light electric vehicle industry. The 2016 EBWR Update identifies trends like who are the major propulsion system makers and General Motors new e-bike development.

ENNISKILLEN, Ireland - How to protect bicycles from being damaged while transporting them on the back of a car? Over the past few years architect Paul McGriskin developed and tested a full range of products to protect bicycles while they are in transit via automobile, plane or while in storage.