Kross, the number 1 bike brand in Poland, is implementing a new strategy in order to achieve an ambitious expansion in the European markets.

Professional mechanics needs an organized work area in his workshop. Unior now offers four workbenches with tool sets for professional bicycle mechanics.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Yesterday about 100 professionals from the Taiwan bike industry took part in a seminar organized by Bike Europe and its Taiwan partner Infotrade. The in Taichung's Evergreen hotel held seminar consisted of a 3-part presentation by Bike Europe editor-in-chief Jack Oortwijn.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Velo-city 2016 Global Conference that was organized by the city of Taipei and that closed earlier today focused more than ever before on the business aspects of cycling. The 4-day Conference had 2 Industry Day's during which for instance future sales projections for e-bikes by Bosch came to light. Or that the city of Copenhagen calculated that every kilometer cycled instead of using a car saves USD 90 cents!

TAINAN, Taiwan - "In volume we provide 85% of the OEM market and 15% of the after-market," said KMC vice-president marketing and sales Deborah Wu. "In turnover, the bicycle chain represents only 16% of our group's turnover of €231 million. "28% is generated by the motorcycle chain business and 56% by the automotive industry and industrial applications of chains."

APELDOORN, the Netherlands - It is expected to be one of the main discussed topics at the Taipei International Cycle Show; the initiatives for creating more supply chain flexibility by bringing production back to Europe. These initiatives were announced at Eurobike 2014. Since they have has their effect. Even more than expected.

BIEL, Switzerland - DT Swiss, one of the biggest bike parts makers in Europe, changed its ownership. The company's longstanding CEO and Chairman Marco Zingg has sold his shares to his two business partners Frank Böckmann and Maurizio D'Alberto.

KIRCHBERG, Austria - In the months ahead of Eurobike an ever growing number of brands and companies in the bicycle industry tried to get as much as possible media coverage. Eurobike organizer Messe Friedrichshafen recognized this trend and successfully created a new event to facility the need for growing media coverage.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tern and Xtracycle design partnered this fall to successfully crowdfund a full-sized folding cargo-bike on Kickstarter. Their project, the Cargo Node, raised over 140,000 euro from supporters across three continents. "The campaign proved that consumers around the world see the potential of folding cargo-bikes," says Josh Hon, founder and Team Captain of Tern.

CREUSSEN, Germany - Benobikes GmbH & Co. KG acquired the insolvent carbon lightweight construction manufacturer AX-Lightness GmbH. The company will continue its business as AX-Lightness Composites GmbH & Co. KG.

HALIFAX, UK - On 18 October Orange Mountain Bikes Ltd founders Lester Noble and Steve Wade officially announced that on 1 October their company changed ownership to a new managing director.

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A growth in school cycling and the deployment of urban cycling initiatives from the City of Johannesburg made the organization of the Africa Cycle Fair decide to move the event to the city's St. Stithians College.

DIEREN, the Netherlands - His Majesty the King will officially open on Thursday September 3, 2015 the brand new bicycle factory of Royal Dutch Gazelle. Gazelle is part of the Pon Bicycle Group that invested about 10 million in the construction of the new facility at the existing premises.

HEFEI, China - At the 2015 Global Automotive Forum in the Chinese city Chongqing Continental's executive board member and president & CEO of Continental China Ralf Cramer announced the company's investment plan for China.

COLOGNE, Germany - Dahon reorganized its European business and founded Dahon Europe GmbH, headquartered in Cologne. "The new organization allows us to work more closely with European dealers, create a better market position and meet the specific needs of the bike market," says Dahon founder and CEO Dr. David T. Hon.

LAS VEGAS, USA - Interbike announced a strategic partnership with Extra Energy Services North America (EESNA) to bring a unique, purpose-built test track indoors to the show. Attendees can now make test rides on a variety of motor systems and bicycle designs, including E-bikes, Fat bikes, and Urban/Lifestyle bikes.

BERGAMO, Italy - Accompanied by over 200 guests and some 3,600 riders Bianchi celebrated its 130th anniversary at the Bianchi's Granfondo event recently.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - One day before the 2015 Taipei International Cycle Show opens its doors, the euro rate is casting its shadow over the event already. ...

ALMERE, the Netherlands - Yesterday, Pon announced that it has taken over Augusta Benelux BV, better known as BBB Cycling. The company is a specialist ...

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The Supervisory Board of Accell Group intends to add Jeroen Both to the Board of Directors as Chief Supply Chain Officer ...