DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The switch to omni-channel distribution is starting now. It's still on a limited scale and especially taking place in markets

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Only a few years ago the (re-)start  of (alloy) frame production became a topic in the European bicycle industry.

OSAKA, Japan - After a long delay Shimano shipments to Europe of its first power-meter have started and deliveries of the DuraAce power meter to the public

MUNICH, Germany - It's part of omni-channel distribution which is currently being applied by many. Mobile service providers are to

ZERBST, Germany - The future of the bicycle manufacturer Euro-Bike has been secured with the take-over by the Bremen based Speedliner Mobility AG.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - On Tuesday 29 August, one day before Eurobike 2017 starts, a Conference organized by Bike Europe takes place

WAYNE, USA - Yesterday Toys'R'Us Inc. announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 relief and protection for certain of its US subsidiaries

Four European countries have introduced tax breaks for cycling to work or extended existing ones during the last months: France, Belgium, Luxembourg and

ANNECY, France - P&A maker Mavic had, like last year, a difficult start of 2017. According to statements on its financial results in the 1st half-year

Weakening demand in the global bicycle market and rising rubber prices have put a heavy pressure on Kenda's revenue and result from January to September

Despite a troubling start in the early part of 2016, poor weather and earlier discounting Halfords Group Plc saw its cycling revenues grow by 4.6%.

SRAM published this video on its Youtube channel explaining the installation and setup process of the SRAM Eagle drivetrain system. In a 10-minute video

Bigger, slimmer, and with plenty of new features: 2016 sees the launch of newly designed Topline bike computers from Sigma Sport. In line with the series'..

Sparta is the first Dutch brand to deliver a 'connected' anti-theft bike, thanks to an intensive collaboration with AXA Bike Security.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Bike tool optimization on a square millimetre. That's what it is all about according to bike tool manufacturer Winride.

BERLIN, Germany - At the 'Berliner Fahrradschau' that took place from March 18 to 20, a 2-gear bottom bracket drive system debuted. The maker, Kappstein GmbH & Co KG, claims it to be a revolution. However, the Schlumpf drive offers a similar system. Kappstein's Doppio bb drive offers improved usability.

HAWKHURST, UK - 45 years after the inception of the original Bickerton Portable Bicycle, the Sterling is launched with the expectation that it will become one of the best folding bike frames that has ever been brought to market.

WOLVERHAMPTON, UK - To facilitate the ongoing expansion of its on-line retail business Wiggle recently opened a brand new 30,000 square meters distribution centre. It took the company two years to prepare the 240 kilometres move from its previous base in Portsmouth.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Bickerton Portables, one of the kickstarters of the folding bike genre over 40 years ago, is exhibiting at Eurobike for the first time this year. Bickerton's Eurobike presence signals an opportunity for distributors looking to meet the growing demand for portable bikes throughout Europe.

DENVER, USA - Gates Corporation, maker of the Gates Carbon Drive belt system for bikes, will introduce new high-mileage sprockets for expedition cyclists and global bike trekkers at Eurobike 2015. The CDX:EXP sprockets are designed for use with Rohloff hubs and offer extended range in abrasive off-road conditions.