Jan-Willem van Schaik

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group has relocated the sourcing of cargo bike frames from Asia to the Netherlands. Both based in Heerenveen, Accell Group and next door Metalis have signed a long-term contract for the production of cargo bike frames.

BERLIN, Germany - The latest figures on the development of the German bicycle industry shows one thing above all: the industry boomed in recent years both in terms of employment as well as turn-over. Germany has consolidated its position as the lead market for bicycles of all categories. Will the country be able to maintain this position now other European countries such as France or Portugal are leading the way and strengthening their industry through targeted support measures?

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tern has made its small folding bikes even smaller. The BYB P10 comes with a patented TriFold compact frame design incorporating two hinges. "In folding bike design, the challenge is always to create something that folds usefully small but that you actually want to ride," stated Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain.

BIELFELD, Germany - Italian Ursus and German Hebie have joined forces to produce and market a new mounting system for bicycle kickstands. In discussions Ursus managing director Mirko Ferronato and Hebie CEO Christian Junker, understood that OEMs are increasingly asking for an as invisible and integrative bicycle kickstand as possible.

WUXI, China - "A successful €16 million funding round in combination with encouragingly positive feedback at Taipei Cycle Show and Shanghai Cycle Show confirms we are on track for further growth," say Okawa Motor Technology founder and CEO Luca Du. Recently the e-bike system supplier opened a European office in the Netherlands.

LA FLECHE, France - To create more opportunities for growth and innovation in the booming e-bike market, the French e-bike brand Neomouv via its parent company VAxE, has taken over an 80% share of its Portuguese production partner Unibike.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The Supervisory Board of Accell Group has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Management. Toine van Doremalen has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Jonas Nilsson will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The acceleration of the Green and Digital transition and increasing the European industry resilience are leading objectives for the European Union. These goals set by the European Commission have a direct link to the supply chain disruptions seen during the pandemic and its consequences in the long-term development of the bicycle industry in Europe.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The latest crowdfunding campaign will enable Cargoroo to increase the number of electric vehicles available on the platform in existing cities and further improve service. The minimum goal of €1 million needed for this expansion has been reached via One Planet Crowd.

MADRID, Spain - The added value of the output of Spain's bicycle industry is catching up rapidly. According to the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce the value of bicycles manufactured in April in Spain rose by 37.8% year-on-year, reaching a total value of €23.3 million.