Mandela to Flag Off Bikers
KAMPALA, Uganda (March 4) - Twelve motorcyclists from Uganda start on their 6,000km long ride from Johannesburg back to Kampala. The ride is meant to ...
Accell's 2003 Results: Healthy Figures
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - (February 26th) Accell presented its annual figures over 2003. The holding of bike making companies in The Netherlands, ...
Rigida Wheels by Roland
GARREL, Germany (February 24th) - Rigida (rims) and Roland (wheelbuilding contractors) signed an agreement that Roland will produce, market, distribute ...
Shimano Branches out in Russia
NUNSPEET, Netherlands (February 26th) - Shimano has taken the plunge: their own offices in Russia. As of March 1st they will carry out sales, service ...
Smove it!
MAARSSEN, Netherlands (February 24th) - Although the official Press-conference is scheduled for tomorrow at the Olympic Stadion in Amsterdam, several ...
2004 Women's Pro Cycling Tour Announced
NORRISTOWN, US (February 26th) - The official 2004 Women's Pro Cycling Tour (PCT) schedule was released today by Threshold Sports LLC, owner of the PCT ...
Have You Registered for bike.market.future?
BREMEN, Germany (February 19th) - The first European congress for the European bicycle business will open its doors soon. Bike.market.future is taking ...
Renault and Cycleurope Sign Licensing Agreement
Cycle Show opens in Taipei MAARSSEN, Netherlands (March 11th) The Taipei International Cycle Show opened yesterday at the Taipei World Trade Centre ...
More Profit for Shimano
NUNSPEET, Netherlands (February 24th) - Another 6.6 % extra turnover for Shimano in 2003. The good summer and resulting excellent sales have done ...
Oakley Confiscated 2.7 Million Counterfeit Products In 2003
FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (February 24th) - Oakley has battled with counterfeiters for years, but last year the company confiscated a record 2,739,754 fake ...
Sport 2000 Joins Bico Management
MAINHAUSEN/VERL, Germany (February 19th) - Sport 2000 and Bico confirm that Harald Ostermeir, co-general-manager of sporting goods buyer group Sport ...
Accell Group Takes Over Juncker
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (February 11) - Accell group has announced the takeover of Juncker, one of the major parts & accessories distributors in ...
Ugandans Held in Japan On Bike Thefts
KAMPALA, Uganda (February 17th) - Two Ugandans have been arrested in Japan over alleged thefts of high-powered motorbikes which have been rampant there. ...
Ha Noi's Industrial Output Surges 25%
Ha Noi, Vietnam (February 17th) - Ha Noi's industrial production soared 25% last year over 2002 on the back of sharp rises at foreign - and ...
The Great Gonso Is No More?
ALBSTADT, Germany (February 12th) - German functional and bikewear maker Gonso has had to apply for insolvency. The company, based in Albstadt, will be ...
Oakley: More Stuff - Less Shades
FOOT HILL RANCH, US (February 17th) - Oakley continues its growth away from their original business - shades are selling in far less quantity than the ...
Nokian - Still Some Stretch in Profits
NOKIA, Finland (February 17th) - The Nokian group's net sales and operating profit increased in Q4, and the entire period in review. All profit centres ...
6 Asian Nations Agree To Free Trade Zone
PHUKET, Thailand (February 10) - Six Asian nations led by India and Thailand agreed to create a free trade zone encompassing nearly two billion people, ...