Bicycle retail prices in the Netherlands fell 0.4% year-on-year in September 2026, marking a clear trend reversal after years of post-pandemic price hikes.r, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Overall inflation was 3.4%, making bicycles more affordable, even adjusted for inflation.
British children's bike brand Early Rider has appointed Mario Herbold as chief operating officer and Janine Bessen as head of global e-commerce. The executive hires come in the company's 20th anniversary year and are intended to support the expansion of its international retail network.
Chinese bicycle exporters face a further barrier in Mexico. Since 13 October 2026, importers pay a provisional anti-dumping duty of USD 68.60 (EUR 61.32) on every adult bicycle from China. This comes on top of the 35% import tariff introduced in April.
German drive system specialist TQ now lets riders update the software of its e-bike drive systems themselves, using the E-Bike app. The function is initially available for the HPR40 and HPR60 drive systems.
Estonian mobility platform Bolt has put 500 new shared e-bikes on the streets of Brussels. With the Brussels-Capital Region banning shared e-scooters from January 2027, e-bikes are set to become the company's only micromobility offer in the Belgian capital.
With the opening of a dedicated E-Performance Centre in Koblenz, Canyon expands its physical touchpoints. Head of Retail Florian Schecklmann explains why this supports—rather than replaces—its core D2C strategy.
Decathlon America is recalling about 1,150 Van Rysel GRVL AF gravel bikes in the United States because a lock nut on the front fork can work loose while riding.
German parts wholesaler Ra-Co GmbH has become the exclusive distributor of Goodyear Bicycle Tires for independent bicycle dealers in Germany and Austria.
Finnish bicycle manufacturer Helkama Velox Oy has acquired the bicycle brand rights and the Turku warehouse of bankrupt compatriot Tunturi Oy Ltd., the former Finnish subsidiary of Accell Group
Decathlon is further expanding its collaborations with this partnership. The first store-in-store will be opened next year in what will be the largest store of Decathlon in the Hamburg metropolitan region, where four other shops are already running.
Employees commuting via the UK's 'Cycle to Work' scheme will gain wider access to bicycles and accessories following a new partnership between provider Cyclescheme and major retailer Halfords.
The bike care company is expanding its warehouse capacity in the UK and South Carolina. The new UK site has also gained modern production equipment. These two expansions are good for a 20 percent increase in the operational team in the US and UK.
German bicycle manufacturer Böttcher Fahrräder has filed for insolvency. Operations continue in full swing as administrator launches investor process. .
Dutch e-bike brand Vyber expands in Almelo with a 12,000m² hub, supply chain buffering, and a SKU-reducing frame innovation. Discover its Dutch and European growth strategy.
Italian helmet brand MET Helmets is moving to a direct distribution model in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Decathlon's premium road and gravel brand Van Rysel is expanding into cross-country mountain biking. Its first model, the RCR-XC, rolls on 32-inch wheels and is 230 g lighter than the bike the Decathlon Ford Racing Team currently races, according to the company.
Singapore-based industrial group Dutech has completed the acquisition of Accell's Dutch bicycle brands Batavus, Koga and Carqon from the trustees of the bankrupt group. The deal also includes Accell's Hungarian operations and bicycle factory, and brings some clarity for dealers who have been waiting weeks to place their 2027 orders.
As European cities roll out strict Zero-Emission Zones, logistics service providers are rethinking their inner-city fleets. An Dutch study examining PostNL's operations reveals that simply banning 'dirty' engines is not enough to secure a future for Light Electric Freight Vehicles (LEVs).
