Rosie Burgin

TERNDRUP, Denmark - Cykelgear, the Danish e-commerce business for bike components, has agreed on selling a majority stake in the company to investment firm, Foreman Capital. The partnership will allow the company to fulfil its growth ambitions and further grow the e-commerce platform across the Nordics. The purchase price has not been disclosed.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the 2022 d&I awards, Taipei Cycle organiser TAITRA has recognised the changes in the global bicycle industry with the introduction of new competition categories in line with global trends in sustainability. With a new curator at the wheel this year, application for entering the award is now open.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The manufacturer of bike parts and accessories, Accell Bike Parts, has launched an online platform in the UK market. The Bike@Home knowledge platform will provide blogs, DIY videos and direct links to over 200 bicycle dealers

HAIBACH, Germany - E-bike battery specialist Akku Vision has entered a new partnership with German cell manufacturer UniverCell. "The production of cells in Germany is the basis for achieving the predicted growth in electromobility," the company stated as it introduces its new bespoke OEM battery concept.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei Cycle, will be held both physically and virtually when it takes place in March 2022. This marks the event's first 'hybrid' edition after the last two years were held online due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 'Made in Italy' high-quality helmet manufacturer, Kask, has added three new helmets to its range. Tapping into the growth in urban mobility, the new models have been designed to specifically appeal to city riders.

Bicycle accessory manufacturer, SKS Germany, has launched a new integrated luggage carrier system named Infinity. The luggage carrier incorporates innovative technologies including a cooperation with the Dutch light manufacturer, Spanninga, for the rear lighting.

ZWOLLE, The Netherlands - Last year, the Dutch high-end carbon wheel manufacturer, FFWD entered the gravel category with Drift wheels. Now, with the introduction of the new FFWD Two/One hubs, the company says it has created a 'bomb proof gravel set'.

LOS ANGELES, USA - Shared e-scooter operator, Bird, is adding e-bikes to its fleet of shared micro-electric vehicles with the launch of Bird Bike. Currently operational with e-scooters in more than 250 cities globally, Bird will bring its new shared e-bikes and Smart Bikeshare platform to select European cities this year.

PARIS, France - Hutchinson Cycling has developed Gridskin - a tyre reinforcement technology which it says, "has the potential to significantly reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing". Two limited edition Gridskin models are being released which can be manufactured with less waste and fewer processes whilst maintaining a high performance.