<b>EU-14:</b> Bicycle Consumption 2006
EU-14 Bicycle Consumption*** (x 1,000 units)
Stenman Holland Acquires De Woerd
VEENENDAAL, The Netherlands - Axa Stenman Holland BV, manufacturer of locks and lighting sets for bicycles, has taken over De Woerd BV, the Dutch maker ...
Bike Production Costs in China Rising Rapidly
BEIJING, China - The changing economic situation in China is stirring up the global bicycle industry. Currently price increases of
Wooden Bikes For New York Park
NEW YORK, USA - A fleet of 3,000 bicycles with wooden frames free for use will be the eye catcher of the new design for the 40-acre park for Governors ...
Special on Over the Counter Products
MAARSSEN, the Netherlands - Bike Europes January 2008 edition will highlight the latest developments in Over the Counter Products (OTC). Our Product ...
<b>Finland 2006:</b> Cycling Grows in Popularity
The bicycle market results for Finland in 2007 show a slight decrease in deliveries. However, reports from specialized retailers tell of growing ...
<b>Spain 2006:</b> New City Bike Trend To Drive Sales
MADRID, Spain - Spain is experiencing a new trend that could help sales for years to come. The growth is gradual, but city and folding bikes are finally ...
Avis London Gets on e-Bikes
LONDON, United Kingdom - Committed to reducing its carbon footprint in London, Avis has deployed a fleet of electric bikes for its deliveries and ...
<b>Denmark 2006:</b> Sales Breaking Barriers
The similarities between Denmark and Holland are striking. In both countries, bike use is very high for shopping trips, taking the kids to school, ...
150 Officials at Launch EcoMobility Alliance
BALI, Indonesia - The launch of the Global Alliance took take place in Bali, Indonesia on Monday, 10 December, as a side event to the United Nations ...
<b>Portugal 2006:</b> After the Euphoria, the Slowdown
LISSABON, Portugal - After the incredible growth registered in 2005, with an increase of almost 100% in bike production, the output of the Portuguese ...
Elimination of Dumping & Import Tariffs on All Bike Products?
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taiwan Bicycle Association in partnership with the Chinese National Federation of Industries (CNFI) has proposed to the World Trade ...
Dahon Recalls Seat Post Bolts
DUARTE, US - Due to breaking seat post bolts, Dahon is recalling the 2007 Matrix, Jack, Espresso, Cadenza, Tournado and Smooth Hound. It has been ...
Shimano Announces Takeover of their Polish Distributor
NUNSPEET, The Netherlands - Shimano Europe announces today that a contract has been signed for the acquisition of their Polish Distributor for Bicycle ...
US Bicycle Conference Opens Registration
SAN DIEGO, USA - The elimination of dumping & import tariffs on Bike products is one of the topics that will be addressed at the upcoming 11th edition ...
Giant: Ten Million Bikes in 2010?
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant is adding over 50% to its current production capacity with a new and huge Chinese facility that is to start production next ...
Derby Cycle Expands Capacity with 100,000 Units
QUAKENBRUCK, Germany - "We will produce around 400 bicycles each day, which means over 100,000 a year in our new facility, the former Kynast factory", ...
<b>Czech Republic 2006:</b> Export Breaking Barriers
With most Czech families now owning a car, the bicycle must make an effort to win back lost ground. The Czech bike industry once was a lot bigger than ...