Jan-Willem van Schaik

COIMBRA, Portugal - The Portuguese industry added another well-known name to its list of bicycle component manufacturers. On 30 July, the new production facility for Time-branded pedals was opened in Coimbra, Portugal.

MILAN, Italy - Pirelli has expanded its Scorpion XC RC mtb tyre line. The cross-country race-orientated tyre is now also available in a 2.4 inch wide version 'to meet the new trend for rims with wider channels' says the multi-national tyre manufacturing giant.

MADRID, Spain - As innovator in chainring and crank designs, Rotor developed the Etor, the next step in bottom brackets and crank arms for e-bikes. It is the outcome of a collaboration with the well-known lightweight, removable e-bike drive system manufacturer Fazua.

MUNICH, Germany - In a month, the first edition of IAA Mobility show and event will host a special guest: German Chancellor Angela Merkel. IAA Mobility is presented as not just as a classic automobile trade fair, but as an all-encompassing mobility event at several locations in Munich.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan-based Exustar, best known as a manufacturer of bicycle pedals, shoes and motorcycle boots, released details of some of its latest bicycle pedals.

PITTSBURGH, USA - While they have always been an effective means to get from point A to point B, bicycles have evolved into fashion statements of design and colour. Not only is the growing volume of bicycles in the streets today hard to miss, but so are the changing aesthetic trends in finishes, tones and colours.

OSAKA, Japan - In its financial statement on the first half of 2021, the Shimano Group again reports a brisk sales increase of its bicycle component segment of 73.4%. From the same period in the previous year, bicycle components turnover jumped to JPY212,599 million (€1,630 million), and operating income was up 152.

MUNICH, Germany - The cycling boom the world is experiencing since 1,5 year has put the industry in the spotlight for a global audience. The market disruption in both supply and demand is unprecedented. What is the answer of the international bicycle industry and how can they benefit from this current cycling boom?

MUNICH, Germany - The rapidly growing relevance of the online marketplace is one of the main topics of the World Cycling Forum. The lockdowns in the past 1.5 year gave an all new dynamic to retailing. CEO Signa Sports United Stephan Zoll will give his view on changing consumer behavior.

MUNICH, Germany - The busy agenda of the World Cycling Forum 2021 includes Q&A sessions with the speakers, panel discussions as well as ample networking opportunities during the breaks.