Bastille Cycles was placed in receivership by the Paris Economic Activities Court on 29 October 2026. Despite raising EUR 10 million from investment funds Eutopia and Ankaa Ventures, but sales fell short of targets and securing new funding proved difficult.

Lime's third-quarter revenue rose 20% year-on-year to USD 361 million (EUR 321 million). That takes trailing twelve-month revenue at the US shared micromobility operator above USD 1 billion (EUR 888 million) for the first time. Net income rose 41% to USD 44 million.

Apollo Tyres Ltd is in advanced talks with external parties about continuing the Vredestein bicycle tyre business. The Indian tyre group decided earlier this year to discontinue the business in Europe and expects to conclude the talks within the coming months.

Swiss bicycle industry specialist Netcycle AG says its joint takeover bid for Ghost Bikes and E. Wiener Bike Parts, both subsidiaries of the insolvent Accell Group, has been rejected. Ghost will cease operations, terminate all employment contracts and sell its remaining stock en bloc,

German brake specialist Magura has introduced the Gustav Ultra, a brake lever blade with separate adjustments for reach, lever ratio and bite point. It fits existing Gustav Pro and Gustav Elite brakes and launches in Europe as a limited set priced at EUR 169.90 including VAT.

Barcelona approves subsidies of up to €800 for electric bicycle purchases. The new subsidies will reach up to €400 for urban pedal-assist e-bikes and €800 for cargo bikes, benefiting both private individuals and businesses.

German parts wholesaler Engelbert Wiener Bike Parts GmbH (WBP) continues operations and is looking for an investor after its insolvency proceedings in self-administration opened on 1 November 2026. Of the three German Accell subsidiaries, WBP is the only one without a buyer or a closure decision.

Spanish road bike brand AURUM has launched its first e-bike. The AURUM NOVA is an all-road model with a Mahle X20 rear hub system and a target weight of about 11.5 kg, priced from EUR 5,999 to EUR 8,799.

Historic Italian bicycle manufacturer Bianchi has entered a formal debt restructuring process in a bid to secure its future following years of financial losses and operational challenges.

Ghost-Bikes, the insolvent German mountain bike subsidiary of Accell Group, will cease operations after no buyer was found. Its 53 employees in Waldsassen will lose their jobs.

The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) says the Dutch cycling sector should export its expertise as well as its bikes. In its report 'The Netherlands as a Cycling Nation', RVO sees the largest potential in consultancy, governance, digital services and urban projects, on top of EUR 1.7 billion in hardware exports.

Danish bike-sharing operator Donkey Republic increased revenue by 10.9% to DKK 61.3 million (EUR 8.2 million) in Q3 2026. New city contracts in the Ruhr region and Düsseldorf drove the growth, and the company has confirmed its full-year guidance.

The best gear change is often the one a rider barely notices. With the RG E510.D, Bafang leverages advanced sensors and intelligent software to read the road, track pedalling rhythm, and pinpoint the exact moment to shift.

Singapore-based Dutech Holdings has acquired Winora Staiger GmbH, the German company behind the Winora and Haibike brands, from insolvent Accell Germany. Its newly formed subsidiary Bike Tree GmbH continues the business in Sennfeld with 87 of the 187 employees.

Belgian folding bike brand Ahooga doubled its sales in 2026, and dealer pre-orders for 2027 are on track to double again. More than 40 dealers joined its network this year, a year after a EUR 5.5 million funding round.

German bicycle manufacturer Velo de Ville has updated its online dealer portal with a new ordering tool, tracking per bike and access to individual dealer terms. The changes are aimed at dealers selling its Custom Made bikes, which are built to each customer's specification.

Swedish carrier brand Thule has acquired Aeroe, a New Zealand maker of rack-based bikepacking bags and carrying systems. Aeroe products are expected to be relaunched under the Thule brand in Q2 2027.

This october at Roc d'Azur, carbon-composite specialist Workshape unveiled a bicycle brand: Obscur. The newly established French company worked for four years on its first bike, which aims to drastically improve the e-MTB riding experience.