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This is what the new Kalkhoff brand world in Cloppenburg will look like after the revamp of the site. – Photo Kalkhoff

Pon Bike Group changes Derby Cycle into Kalkhoff

CLOPPENBURG, Germany - The name of the German bicycle manufacturer Derby Cycle is history. Owner Pon Bike Group (PBG) has changed the company name...

Bicycle industry veteran, Mathias Seidler joined enviolo's board of directors in December 2020. – Photo enviolo

Former Derby Cycle CEO, Mathias Seidler, joins enviolo board

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - enviolo has announced that industry veteran and former CEO of Derby Cycle, Mathias Seidler, has joined the company's...

A block in the supply chain can have a huge impact. - Photo Shutterstock

Supply chain disruptions during corona pandemic

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The corona pandemic hit the world, societies as well as economies in an unprecedented way. Like most other industries,...

Although mostly scaled down, some European manufacturers have managed to keep their production going through lockdown measures. - Photo Bike Europe

European bicycle industry anticipating 'back to business'

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Across Europe, countries are taking small steps forwards in reopening their industries. Time to evaluate what impact...

Both Orbea and Gazelle adapted their facilities to protect their people from the virus and prevent its spread. – Photo Orbea

Bicycle industry slowly restarts production in Europe

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Today two bicycle manufacturers announced the restart of their production after they were closed when their governments...

Pon Bike Group closed its factories in the Netherlands (Gazelle, see photo) and Germany (Derby Cycle). – Photo Bike Europe

Europe's bicycle industry response on coronavirus (update 7 April)

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The drastic implications of the coronavirus crisis on the bicycle industry in Europe are rapidly becoming visible....

Strong brands, such as Gazelle, have contributed to increased profits in Pon’s bicycle division. - Photo Bike Europe

Bike sales boost Pon profits, but dividends postponed

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Pon Holdings, which includes the Pon Bike Group, has reported an improvement in the group's financial results compared...

It is now obvious that the Coronavirus will have a major impact on the European bicycle industry. - Photo Bike Europe

Coronavirus' Impact on European Bicycle Industry

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus as much as possible have had a major impact on the...

Kalkhoff’s reaction is prompted by the fact that it is equipping four 2020 e-bikes with Conti drives. – Photo Kalkhoff

Kalkhoff Continues To Sell & Service E-Bikes Fitted with Conti Drives

CLOPPENBURG, Germany - Kalkhoff has responded immediately to last Tuesday's announcement by Continental AG that it will stop the development and...

Germany is the first country at which Derby Cycle is offering its online shopping service for Focus bikes. – Photo Derby Cycle

Focus Starts Webshop in Germany

CLOPPENBURG, Germany - Last week Derby Cycle announced the official launch of the click & collect webshop for its Focus branded bikes in Germany....