Jan-Willem van Schaik

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Swapfiets, the Pon owned bicycle concept known for its recognisable blue front-tyred rental bikes and e-bikes, has been awarded the international sustainability label B Corp. With the certification, they now join the impressive list of sustainability pioneers such as Patagonia, Tony's Chocolonely and KeepCup.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycle logistics and the use of cargo bikes in general is expanding rapidly throughout the EU and beyond. The industry consortium City Changer Cargo Bike (CCCB) forecasts an annual growth of around 60% per year up to 2030.

CAPAVENIR, France - Moustache Bikes has outgrown its existing facility within 3 years since it moved into the building in Capavenir. Next year summer, the company expects to expand into the annex which is currently under construction.

NEW YORK, USA - On the outside, it looks like the bicycle industry has learned to adapt to the new reality with higher transport costs, irregular supplies and a constant search for new suppliers to meet unexpected shortages. But there is more going on. "The financial wrecking ball has been released among IBDs and brands," says US market specialist Jay Townley.

IWATA, Japan - Yamaha prepared the long awaited introduction of its e-bike on the European market step by step. In the past years, they never made a secret about it, only the moment of introduction remained unclear. Now the Japanese company launches a range covering the MTB, gravel and urban sectors.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - The Performance Line CX Race Limited Edition is an exclusive evolution of Bosch's Performance Line CX. The new Race mode offers energetic, direct support up to 400% of the rider's power. Riders reach maximum support faster and can use it to the cut-off at 25 km/h.

FULDA, Germany - The Punjab Government has expressed their gratitude to Büchel Industrie-Holding GmbH for their support in manufacturing bicycles in Punjab and exploring the investment opportunities in the area. Recently a high-level delegation from Punjab visited the company in Germany during which the Prime Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Mann, joined the meeting via video.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The cooperation between Kellys and Koenigsegg's automotive composite body part manufacturer has been much speculated since Eurobike. Known for their multimillion Koenigsegg Jesko, the Swedish super-car manufacturer's partner for composite aerodynamics bodyparts and Kellys have partnered in the development of the super lightweight Theos F series e-bike.

VILNIUS, Lithuania - The ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the all new Pon.Bike factory in the Kedainiai Free Economic Zone in Lithuania is expected to commence soon. This was announced by 2L Architects who wrote yesterday, "we received a construction permit and we are waiting for the earthworks to start soon."

CAVARZERE, Italy - In a devastating fire the Italian bicycle facility of Bottecchia Cicli di Cavarzere was damaged badly last Sunday. According to the latest report, the fire brigade managed to bring the fire under control, however it destroyed the central warehouse of the bicycle factory of approximately 6,000 square meters.