BRUSSELS, Belgium (March 11) - The European Parliament has adopted the Common Position on the review of Directive 92/61/EEC without any amendments. This ...

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NOVI TRAVNIK, Bosnia-Herzegovina - Regensburg-based e-chopper and e-cruiser supplier Ruff Cycles GmbH has not only made its name as a supplier of cool lifestyle mobility products, but also with its own European frame production facility in Bosnia-Herzegovina. With the backing of new partner Pierer New Mobility, a ground-breaking ceremony has now taken place for a new production plant in Bosnia-Herzegovina, which is set to open in the first half of 2024.

加拿大，蒙特婁-Liquigas Cannondale Pro-Cycling自行車隊在今年環法賽中的優異表現，像是Vincenzo Nibali在環法賽總排名中名列第三、Peter Sagan贏了三個賽段並且是綠衫的得主等都為Cannondale的「母公司」Dorel Industries帶來了龐大利益。

MUNICH, Germany - Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer, Porsche, has announced that it has fully acquired Fazua, the compact e-bike drive system manufacturer. Having become a minority stakeholder in the company earlier this year, this is another sign that Porsche is increasing its activities in the e-bike market.

STUTTGART, Germany - In a distribution dispute between Paul Lange & Co and Selle Italia Srl the Italian court 'Tribunale de Treviso' took a final decision last March. The court made the final judgement that the premature termination of the disputed distribution contract by Selle Italia in 2017 was unlawful and thus invalid.

RIMINI, Italy - Since the first edition in 2018, the Italian Bike Festival in Rimini has become one of the trending events in the bicycle industry. From this year the festival at the Misano World Circuit will be connected to a series of other events like conferences, a granfondo and cycling tours.

SUNDERN, Germany - SKS Germany produced no less than 1.2 million air pumps in 2021, plus some 4.5 fixed and 2 million detachable mudguards and fenders. Next to distribution on the company's home market, these were exported to more than 60 countries. Despite Brexit, SKS even increased sales in the UK.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler (both trade journals published by Vakmedianet), will be present at the 29th edition of Eurobike.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - With the development of the 820Wh intube battery, BMZ takes it V10 series to the next level. In 2019, the company launched the first V10 intube battery which was presented Eurobike in the 725 Wh version. BMZ was one of the first manufacturers of semi/intube batteries for e-bikes.

TORRE DE' ROVERI, Italy - Bicycle production machinery and service suppliers Mair Srl and Bike Machinery Srl have stepped up their cooperation. According to both companies, Mair acquired Bike Machinery for an undisclosed amount and will gradually integrate it in its existing organisation. This process should be finalised by the end of this year.

NANJING, CHINA - With an annual revenue of €25.6 million last year, Nanjing Lishui, has increased its production capacity to around 1-1.5 million e-bike controller units in recent years. Despite the booming bike market since the pandemic, the company is experiencing a lot of negative uncertainty, but this isn't holding back the European expansion ambitions. "Nanjing Lishui will swim with the tide and pursue advancement to face the 'new normal' with complexity and uncertainty," confirms director Hsu.

CARREGOSA, Portugal - Polisport Group has taken over the Spanish premium cycling helmet brand Catlike. The Portuguese helmet manufacturer will now act exclusively for the development, industrialisation, production, sales, and promotion of Catlike brand and products.

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - It is one of those moments you need to celebrate in life; your 25th anniversary. For Bike Europe, 2021 will be one of those special moments. Like in the past 25 years, Bike Europe will stay on top of leading market developments. We start our anniversary today with the introduction of a new logo

LONDON, United Kingdom - In a move to deter consumer fears about e-bike battery safety, the UK cycling sector, including industry trade bodies and an e-bike alliance which includes Bosch eBike Systems have joined forces in a national 'E-bike Positive' campaign. Not only an educational resource, but it will also encourage UK policymakers to better protect consumers and call on industry stakeholders to be more attentive.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - French sporting goods chain store retail giant Decathlon has announced that it will cease its business operations in Sweden at the end of this month. "The current global economic situation and its impact on our activities in Sweden have forced us to sadly make this difficult decision," a Decathlon spokesperson told Bike Europe.

LEIPZIG, Germany - Following a brief takeover by Tier, European rental bike market leader Nextbike is back on the market as an independent company under its own name. At the same time, a comprehensive rebranding will complete the new independent brand identity.

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - Shift Cycling Culture is extending its series of workshops to further engage and educate industry stakeholders on sustainable practices in the cycling industry. The on and offline workshops available includes the sixth edition of the Circular Design Course in collaboration with CIRCO. This workshop aims to put the circular economy at the heart of a company's product innovation.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The annual bike show for the Nordic market which takes place in Copenhagen is going to increase the emphasis on more B2B engagement. The organiser has introduced a series of services to trade visitors expanding on the success of 2023, where the Copenhagen Bike Show attracted over 10,000 visitors.

DARMSTADT, Germany - With a heavy lean towards the automotive sector and the energy transition, this years' Battery Experts Forum provided an opportunity to catch up on the latest developments in the battery sector. Policy, regulations and new technologies were the dominant talking points in this growing market. "This is a goldrush moment in the battery industry," one speaker declared as battery output is expected to grow three-fold by 2030. But where does Europe fit into this growth?