REMAGEN, Germany (April 2) - Schauff GmbH & Co KG bicycle manufacturers have appointed Joachim con Trützschler as President of the board, besides ...

MANCHESTER, UK (December 11) - Concept Cycling, the Manchester-based bicycle manufacturer, did well during the past season. After record sales in 2000, ...

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands (29 October) - Accell Group NV has taken over the German Winora Group from Derby Holding Germany GmbH. The acquisition ...

IRWINDALE, USA, (August 16) - Dahon California, Inc., the world leader in portable folding bicycles, today announced that 2001 revenues are on course to ...

Derby Files Detailed 2000 Results WASHINGTON DC/USA (April 18) - The Derby Cycle Corporation managed to increase its bicycle deliveries last year by ...

COLOGNE, Germany (June 11) - The International Bicycle Fair IFMA which is taking place from September 13th to the 16th will be exhibiting in halls 14.1 ...

LITTLE ROCK, AK/USA (3 October 2000) - The world's largest retailer Wal-Mart announced yesterday that it plans to add some 400 new stores to its already ...

MILAN, Italy - (6 October) Italy's largest bicycle manufacturer Cesare Rizzato is no longer producing bicycles on the home market, bringing an end to a ...

TURKU, Finland (13 June 2000)--Beginning on 31 July Tuntrade OY will no longer distribute Shimano products on the Finnish market. Tuntrade OY, a ...

ESSEN, Germany (6 June 2000)--German department store and sporting goods megastore giant Karstadt saw sales in the first four months of this year rise ...

MUNICH, Germany (15 May 2000)--For the first time in its history, BMW sold more than 200,000 cars globally in the first quarter. In fact, the 309,203 ...

STUTTGART, Germany (18 April 2000)--Shimano's German distributor Paul Lange & Co has made several changes in its staff. Longtime sales manager Bodo ...

OSLO, Norway (2 March 2000)--On 25 February the board of directors of Norway's largest (and only) bicycle manufacturer and Cycleurope brand Øglaend DBS ...

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (24 February 2000)--German motorbike apparel and accessory supplier Eurobike AG has announced that all its subsidiaries in Europe ...

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - The Dutch Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) framework has been postponed once more, according to the RAI Association, the professional organization for (e-)bike manufacturers in the Netherlands. Initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the framework is now delayed until July 2025. Implementation of the new framework will have implications for amongst others, e-cargobike users in the country.

BERLIN, Germany - In 2024, the German Federal Forest Act is to be comprehensively reformed after around 50 years. According to industry stakeholders, it could "significantly restrict freedom of movement in the forest". In that case the (e-)MTB market might face a serious decline as mountain biking could lose its appeal.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - E-scooter rental company, Voi, is preparing itself for launch in the UK market this summer when e-scooters become legal. Current legislation in the UK allows people to buy an e-scooter but you can't ride it on a public road, cycle lane or pavement. Voi has now hired the tech company executive who was responsible for leading efforts with the UK government to legalise e-scooters to lead its growth in the UK, Ireland and Benelux countries.

PARK City, Utah - Kona Bicycles was a noticeable last-minute absence at this week's Sea Otter event in California. The brand pulled down their booth on Wednesday and left the site raising concerns about the financial stability of the company. On Thursday, brand owner Kent Outdoors announced the appointment of a new CFO.

WASHINGTON, US - Imports continue to dominate the US bike market, with China being the largest source of imported bikes. Although the import market share rose slightly last year, the actual number of imported units dropped 33% last year as American consumers cut back on spending. Although not yet meeting their potential, e-bikes are increasing their presence on the market.

Fifteen years after introducing its bicycle belts in Europe, Gates is preparing for the next 15 years of growth by increasing belt production in Europe and opening a new factory in Turkey to support the European market. Hands-on engineering support, new technical resources, and sustainability are the focus of the company, explains Joe Menzel, Vice President and General Manager, Gates Global Mobility.