SANGERHAUSEN, Germany - In the middle of the largest cycling boom ever, one of Germany's largest bicycle factories, Sachsenring Bike Manufaktur GmbH has applied for insolvency. It seems the company cannot get over its troubled MIFA history.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The new expert group of Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) has the ambition to become a unique think tank for cycling, attracting top strategic leaders and analysts from all sectors of cycling. The group will gather evidence and produce intelligence that will allow accurate market forecasting, stronger promotion of the industry, and better information for the industry as well as NGOs, policymakers and investors.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The corona pandemic hit the world, societies as well as economies in an unprecedented way. Like most other industries, also the e-bike industry came almost to a standstill. But the reasons differ per industry mainly as a result of how the supply chain has been organised.
ANNECY, France - Mavic's receivership has entered a new phase and a possible take-over is now under discussion. The renowned French business lawyer Didier Poulmaire aims to avoid Mavic's demise as he explained to the French national newspaper L'Equipe.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The cargo bike and cycle logistics industries represented via the international organizations Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and European Cycle Logistics Federation (ECLF) have taken an active role in the development of the European standard for cargo bikes.
NEUSTADT A/D WEINSTRASSE, Germany - Thomas Seifert joined the management team of Sigma-Elektro GmbH as CEO. Thomas is known in the sports and cycling industry as Managing Director of Polar Electro GmbH Germany. He held this position until the end of 2017.
The busy agenda of the World Cycling Forum 2019 includes Q&A sessions with the speakers, workshops, panel discussions as well as ample networking opportunities during the breaks.
At Thun, we are well aware that an off-the-shelf center e-drive unit is not suitable for all electrified bikes. In this context, we have developed our X-CELL RT torque sensor.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan's bicycle industry is changing its face. Finally, after years of decline in volume and value, more money is again coming in. Bike Europe's 4th online magazine focus on the turnaround of Taiwan's industry and what we can expect to find at the upcoming Taipei Cycle Show.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The first stop of the European tour of the Indian delegation representing the country's bicycle and components manufacturers was the CONEBI (Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry) office in Brussels yesterday.
MILAN, Italy - The combination of increasing e-bike sales and the cancellation of the Italian CosmoBike show in September results in a growing interest for participating in the e-bike section of the upcoming EICMA motorcycle and bike show. "The Italian e-bike market is recording a straing growth.
The well-known manufacturer of high-end bicycle luggage carriers Tubus announced a change in its sales strategy. In a statement the company announced that,
At Eurobike on September 1 at 5:00 pm in Room Rome the Advocacy Summit will show how successful strategic plans for cycling are selling more bikes in cities
There's a huge interest for the Bike Europe Conference on Supply Chain Flexibility - Increased Speed to Market that takes place August 30, 2016.
The wholesale distributor J&B Importers has acquired the BMX aftermarket and OEM brand Alienation. This company is best known to be first offering a.....
The strategy of Pon Bike Group member BBB Cycling for the German market will change drastically as of 1 September this year. From that date distribution...
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!
