Jan-Willem van Schaik

REICHSHOF, Germany - "Today's bicycle has become a problem solver and economically important," notes Frank Bohle, MD of Ralf Bohle GmbH, known for its brand Schwalbe. "Just a few years ago it was unimaginable that bicycles would provide solutions to urban traffic problems, for cleaner air and a healthier lifestyles."

CHICAGO, USA - Today SRAM revealed it latest development in shifting technology: the electronic Red eTap. It includes important differences compared to Shimano and Campagnolo's systems. It is wireless and the system includes two common looking shifters, as well as a front and rear derailleur.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - At Eurobike the Advocacy Summit tomorrow on Thursday 28th August is the peak event for industry and advocacy collaboration, bringing together key ECF supporters and industry members to discuss how to strengthen and develop the sector.

To emphasize the importance of cycling advocacy a group industry leaders cycled to Eurobike this morning. - Photo Bike Europe

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike 2015 kicked off today with the Demo Day giving bike professionals the opportunity to try out the latest bicycles. Though it was still raining cats and dogs last night the visitors of the outdoor enjoyed the sun all day.

BUSNAGO, Italy - Full Spead Ahead (FSA) developed a 'full package' of drive train components for many e-bike mid motor systems. It includes crank arms, chain rings, sprockets, spiders, chains, chain guards and bash for all the most popular systems.

REHAU, Germany - In close cooperation with Storck Bicycle and the Institute of lightweight and Polymer Technology (ILK) of the TU Dresden, German automotive supplier Rehau enters the bike industry with a new frame building technology. It is called 'nam:e' and will be presented at Eurobike.

SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - The announcement of the new MIFA-bike owner and managing director Heinrich von Nathusius that he was looking for a new location for the factory outside the city centre caused a lot of turmoil in Sangerhausen.

OLDENBURG, Germany - Known for its traditional German brands like Rabeneick, Kreidler and vsf-fahrradmanufaktur, Cycle Union will enter the market with a new dedicated e-bike brand. Referring to its premium brand vsf-fahrradmanufaktur its will be labelled as e-bikemanufaktur.

LONDON, UK - To meet growing demand for their bikes internationally, the British folding bike company Brompton Bicycle announced new investments in its manufacturing and storage facilities. The new factory will be located in the Greenford in the western part of London.