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The study systematically recorded the rules for speed pedelecs in Germany, Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands and Switzerland and gives a clear overview. – Photo ZIV

German industry association ZIV launches European speed pedelec study

BERLIN, Germany - Europe-wide regulations and experiences for speed pedelecs vary per country. The Dutch mobility consultancy Mobycon and German...

Halfords reports that a challenging market, weak consumer confidence and unfavourable weather conditions have impacted its cycling sales performance in the first half of the 2024 financial year. - Photo Shutterstock

Small silver lining for Halfords as cycling division underperforms

REDDITCH, England - Alongside mainland Europe, bike sales in the UK have taken a market-adjusting dip this year. Retail giant Halford has reported...

2023 has seen a particular large number of new companies entering the anti-theft market or updating existing services. – Photo BikeFlare Visio

Rising e-bike thefts prompts new market entrants and products

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The combination of a growing demand, an increasing average retail price and rising e-bike thefts have given a boost to the...

The decision to stop production in Waldsassen seems to be part of a wider restricting and aligning of operations at Accell Group. – Photo Ghost

Accell Group closes German Ghost factory

WALDSASSEN, Germany - The 30th anniversary gift of Ghost was not a pleasant one for the 120 employees. Owner Accell Group decided to close down the...

The 30th anniversary of dumping duties on bicycles comes with a complex set of rules. – Photo Shutterstock

Has the anti-dumping regulation become too complex in 30 years?

BRUSSELS, the Netherlands - The bankruptcy of the e-bike company Qwic was partly attributed by the owners to an unexpected tax bill for anti-dumping...

ICBF had chosen this year to partner with Fully Charged Live in Amsterdam. – Photo Bike Europe

Cargo bike festival partners with Fully Charged Live car show

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The international cargobike festival (ICBF) has been looking for a good partner event for some years in order to push...

Designs for the Taipei Cycle D&I awards can be submitted online in six categories. – Photo Bike Europe.

Registration Taipei Cycle D&I awards still open until 15 December

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Designers, manufacturers, and distributors worldwide are invited to submit their latest design innovations for the Taipei Cycle d&i...

Influential futurist Matthias Horx took to the main stage of the Battery Experts Forum to explain the ‘blue transformation’- a time travel into a decarbonised world. - Photos Bike Europe

Batteries enter 'goldrush moment' with e-mobility leading the charge

DARMSTADT, Germany - With a heavy lean towards the automotive sector and the energy transition, this years' Battery Experts Forum provided an...

Serial 1 will be produced in the USA. – Photo Serial 1

Harley Davidson e-bike project Serial 1 acquired by LEV Manufacturing

DEERFIELD BEACH, USA - LEV Manufacturing, formerly known as Life Electric Vehicles, and Lane VC have announced the acquisition of Serial 1 Cycle...

Left to right: Dr Mo-Hua Yang, President of EnergyBus, Hannes Neupert, President of ExtraEnergy and Board Member of EnergyBus, Onkar Singh, Managing Director, Avon Cycles Limited and Chairman R&D taskforce, AICMA, Harsimerjit Singh, President of trade body UCPMA (United Cycle and Parts Manufacturers Association) and U Rajagopal, President, AICMA at the industry event in November. – Photo Satnam Singh

India drafting standards for e-bikes as market develops rapidly

LUDHIANA, India - The Bureau of Indian standards (BIS) is in the midst of drafting standards for electric power assisted cycles. Standards for...