ALMERE, the Netherlands - Pon Holdings has appointed a successor for retiring Rob Oudshoorn who was leading the Pon Bicycle Group since January 1, 2013 and who was member of the Board of Pon Holdings. Armin Landgraf is his successor.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The European Cyclists Federation (ECF) and CONEBI (Confederation for the European Bicycle Industry) presented the Cycling for Growth project during last week's Advocacy Summit 2015 at Eurobike.

PIETARSAARI, Finland - After 12 years as CEO of Herrmans OY AB, Reijo Tiuraniemi resigned to take a sabbatical leave. During his management Herrmans has almost quadrupled its turnover and doubled the number of employees.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - At today's Advocacy Summit it was announced that the ECF/Cycling Industry Club has received a 2 million euro subsidy from the European Commission. The money is to be spent on an in-depth research study of the effects that cycling has on urban mobility and city-congestion.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The biggest names in the bicycle industry showcased their innovations and developments at Eurobike. The Taiwan Excellence campaign is the most essential part of an image enhancement program organized by the Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT) and implemented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA).

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Exactly 500 products were judged this year by a panel of experts for the Eurobike Awards. After two days of intensive evaluation and discussion twelve were selected for a Eurobike Gold Award and one for a Eurobike Green Award.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Connecting electric bikes with smart phones started as a phenomena last year at Eurobike. This year it's getting well established with specific software suppliers like eSocialBike while e-bike drive makers like Continental is presenting a Bluetooth display with smartphone app.

PIETARSAARI, Finland - At Eurobike (stand A7-503) Herrmans introduces its newest grip called Line. It is an ergonomic grip for a universal riding styles. Line is a dual density grip with soft outer layer and harder inner core.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - To introduce their new 600Wh (10S4P pack configuration) compact and light weight battery technology the Taiwanese company LG Chem will exhibit at Eurobike for the first time. LG Chem will display current applied E-bike and LEV products with existing customers as well present their technology leadership in market.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - In Hall A5 at stand 301 Selle Royal is launching its new Scientia range that has been developed with researchers from the Sport University Cologne, the largest sports university in Europe.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - NuVinci Cycling is introducing the N380 bicycle and e-bike continuous variable planetary (CVP) transmission in conjunction with the launch of a new portfolio of NuVinci Optimized products. NuVinci Cycling will show all new products at Eurobike booth A2-313.

REICHSHOF, Germany - "Today's bicycle has become a problem solver and economically important," notes Frank Bohle, MD of Ralf Bohle GmbH, known for its brand Schwalbe. "Just a few years ago it was unimaginable that bicycles would provide solutions to urban traffic problems, for cleaner air and a healthier lifestyles."

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Today Rehau CEO Rainier Schulz presented its 'nam:e' e-bike that features an advanced 'body'. It is made with a new frame building technology in which the company invested some 3 million euro.

CHICAGO, USA - Today SRAM revealed it latest development in shifting technology: the electronic Red eTap. It includes important differences compared to Shimano and Campagnolo's systems. It is wireless and the system includes two common looking shifters, as well as a front and rear derailleur.

LUDHIANA, India - After acquiring a majority 51% stake in UK based Avocet, India's biggest in bikes Hero Cycles Ltd remains on a buying spree. The company says to be in the midst of forging strategic alliances with number of European companies and is at Eurobike for more brand buyouts and possible technical joint ventures. All this must ultimately lead to a full-fledged production base in Europe.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Yesterday, at the opening press conference for Eurobike 2015, comments were made on specific and suitable helmets for speed e-bikes. Currently regulations that come into force January 1, 2017 stipulate that these helmets must be full face motorcycle helmets. With that, "The industry will lose all the promises this new category has for the future."

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - At Eurobike the Advocacy Summit tomorrow on Thursday 28th August is the peak event for industry and advocacy collaboration, bringing together key ECF supporters and industry members to discuss how to strengthen and develop the sector.

To emphasize the importance of cycling advocacy a group industry leaders cycled to Eurobike this morning. - Photo Bike Europe