Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief

Editor in Chief
To serve the need for carbon fiber products in Europe a group of investors have founded 'Carbon Team' in Portugal. After the success of Triangle's aluminum frame production founded by Rodi, Miranda and Ciclo Fapril, these 3 Portuguese companies joined forces with Bike Ahead composites (Germany) and Art Collection
As one of the leading bicycle tyre suppliers with their brand Schwalbe, Ralf Bohle GmbH reports a boom in sales after people discovered the bicycle for virus-free transport and sport during the pandemic. For Schwalbe almost all bike segments experienced benefits - most of all e-bikes,
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike announced today that more than 800 exhibitors have signed up for the 29th edition of the show. Which is scheduled from 1 to 4 September. Eurobike show manager Stefan Reisinger reveals how the international bike trade show landscape is changing and they are confident of holding the 2021 show.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei Cycle opened its virtual doors yesterday for a fully online version for the first time. Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler will be on hand at this year's online edition of Taipei Cycle.
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Taiwan has strengthened its market position as e-bike supplier for the European market. Looking at the EU import statistics, this country increased its market share from 46 % in 2019 to 51 % last year.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - In contrast to the e-bike imports into the European Union, bicycle imports declined during the period January - November 2020 compared with 2019. The number of imported bicycles went down by 3.8% from 4,452,823 units in the first 11 months of 2019 to 4,283,620 units in the same period last year.
TREVISO, Italy - Elastic Interface and Giro have extended their long-time partnership. The Italian cycling pads manufacturer has been Giro's premium partner for years. Now, that partnership includes the new Supernatural gloves, which incorporate an exclusive design co-developed specifically for Giro's gloves.
SUZHOU, China - Bafang is investing in a new facility for the development and production of high-end battery packs. 'Bafang New Energy' is the project name of the third wholly owned subsidiary in China created by the e-drive systems manufacturer.
LONDON, UK - To improve its growing EU customer base, Gocycle has announced the opening of its new European subsidiary. The Netherlands-based subsidiary will include localised EU-wide fulfilment from a central distribution center in Germany. The warehouse will stock and distribute Gocycle products and accessories, fulfilling the brand's orders across the European Union.
BREMBATE, Italy - Vittoria has invested €10 million to extend its European operations in Northern Italy. The company will double its European warehouse capacity to support the market expansion in the coming years, as part of a wider program to increase the output of the Vittoria manufacturing facilities in Thailand.