AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Europe Cycle Company B.V. (ECC), the manufacturer of Vogue cargo bikes, must immediately stop the sale of all its cargo bikes, the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has determined. The company must also recall cargo bikes that pose a serious safety risk.

ULFT, The Netherlands - Lennart van Houwelingen has joined Hesling Bike Parts as international sales manager. With extensive experience in the international bicycle industry, including nearly nine years with Enviolo/NuVinci and five years with Bafang, he will focus on expanding the Dutch company's presence on the European market.

SUZHOU, China - Chinese battery producer Phylion announced a new entity, Joycube, in November 2023, to focus on the e-bike and LEV segment. Amongst the new battery products for the gravel and cargobike sectors on display at Taipei Cycle, the rebranding to Joycube was clearly visible.

KOBLENZ, Germany - Canyon has reaffirmed its long-term, holistic commitment to greenhouse gas emission reduction by incorporating sustainability into its future business strategy. Going one step further, the bike brand's emissions reductions targets have been verified by the globally recognised body, SBTi.

HOOFDORP, the Netherlands - Citing "limited progress on addressing supply chain challenges, which has eroded liquidity headroom and led to deeply negative free cash flow (FCF) in 2023," the international credit rating agency Fitch has revised its outlook for bicycle manufacturer, Accell Group, downwards for the second time in months.

MUNICH, Germany - As IAA Mobility prepares to open its doors next week, the organisers are hoping that integrating all mobility offerings will the push the platform further. Cycling & Mobility is one of the six formats that the show will present during the 5-day event. "The dedicated topic expresses the strategic relevance we attribute to cycling," the organisers explain.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Poland is gaining relevance for e-bike assemblers and a new factory is on the horizon. Backed by NKI, a Chinese manufacturer of home appliances for the global market, Polana Bikes has ambitions to produce 80,000 e-bikes per year when fully up and running.

DHAKA, Bangladesh - In recent years, Bangladesh has raised its profile in bicycle and component production. The country's government is therefore now proposing changes to its customs duties to protect the burgeoning domestic industry.

MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller, has published its third Responsibility Report. It documents the company's development and progress in the 2021/2022 financial year in terms of waste management, CO2 emissions and its transparent supply chain. A positive carbon footprint while increasing production output, is a key takeaway.

KĖDAINIAI, Lithuania - The new factory for the world's largest family of bicycle brands, Pon.Bike, has started to take shape in Lithuania. Construction has now begun on the 12-hectare site. The factory, which will start operations in the summer of 2024 is part of Pon.Bike's strategy to produce bikes close to market.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - The international battery industry will meet again at the Battery Experts Forum in 2023. This year the event will take place from 7-9 November in Darmstadt, Germany the organisers BMZ have announced. After coinciding with Eurobike in Frankfurt in 2022, the 18th edition of the event returns as a stand-alone 3-day event.

LONDON, UK - Brompton Bikes has marked the building of its millionth folding bike at its factory in Greenford, London. The landmark comes 47 years after it was first invented in 1975. Today the company produces around 100,000 bikes per year, but with new investment plans in place it might not be such a long wait until the next milestone is met.

LONDON, UK - For the imports of two Chinese e-bike manufacturers, the UK government has imposed an anti-dumping tariff rate of only 16.2%, as opposed to the standard 62.1%, the UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has announced. The reduced tariff will refer to e-bikes entering the UK.

CHICAGO, US - Component manufacturer, SRAM, is extending its presence in the Italian market by opening a new Technical Service Support Centre. Developed in partnership Italian distributer Beltrami TSA the new service centre will be fully operational as of January 1, 2023. A new distribution deal with Accell will also begin next year.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The new e-bike range extender of battery manufacturer Tritek will enter mass production this year. The small accessory fits in the drink holder and supports a 3-6A continuous output current to work as a charger to the existing battery pack.

WICKEDE, Germany - Under the Ergotec brand, bicycle parts manufacturer, Humpert has developed the new EG grip series. Presented for the first time at the Eurobike, the series combines ergonomics with dynamic design. The standout feature is the patent-pending adjustable damping properties.

AGUEDA, Portugal - Portuguese exports in the two-wheel and soft mobility sector grew 38% in the first half of 2022, Eurostat data confirms. Importantly, e-bike exports grew by more than 60%. For the third consecutive year, Portugal continues to be the largest bike producer in Europe.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Stating that current legislation is creating 'legal bottlenecks' for the development of the light electric vehicle (LEV)-market, trade association LEVA-EU is calling on the industry to make sure their voices are heard when the European Commission holds a workshop on LEV legislation this month.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Registration has opened for the fourth annual Ebike Future Conference which will showcase the latest trends in the e-bike business and related technology. The online event, held from October 11-13th, will feature over 50 entrepreneurs and e-bike business experts. An additional feature this year is a coinciding virtual expo.

DRESDEN, Germany - E-commerce specialist, BIKE24, reports that it has "solidly navigated the first half of 2022" with full-bike sales up by 12% despite a challenging environment. The German retailer's internationalisation strategy is also paying off with substantial revenue increases in localised markets Spain, France and Italy and new European markets are on the cards.