HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - The ongoing supply chain challenges have impacted Accell Group's financial position to such an extent that the international credit rating agency Fitch has revised its outlook for the bicycle manufacturer from positive to negative.

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands - 27 internet resellers have been warned by the Dutch transport authorities to stop offering their fatbikes. Research showed that they offer e-bikes that go faster than 25 km per hour and/or have a higher power than 250 watt without approval. Such e-bikes must have a type approval.

The metal processing industry in Europe has a positive outlook for the next 10 years. This is due to the high demand for e-bike frames in the European Union.

ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands - Manufacturers and importers of e-bike batteries are now obliged to contribute to the collection and processing system for bicycle batteries. More than 150 companies which are members of the EPAC Foundation already meet these requirements. Since 1 July 2022 these conditions are generally binding.

BEVERWIJK, the Netherlands - Optima Cycles has taken the production of its Dutch ID e-bike line to a higher level with the introduction of an all-new assembly line. "In order to guarantee our quality and innovation, production optimising is a constant process," explains COO Michiel Dreef. "The implementation of the Marchetti Airline is an important step in that process."

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - In spring 2021, the Dynamo Retail Group expressed the ambition to further strengthen its dominant position in the bicycle retail sector. The current management outlined this future strategy in a three year plan. CEO Maarten de Vos will hand over the implementation

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Many bicycle retailers have already experienced suppliers reporting yet another regrettable delay in the delivery of goods, referring specifically to supply chain interruptions and the Covid-19 pandemic. These supplies were meant to fill empty warehouses and storefronts.

MILAN, Italy - Pirelli has expanded its Scorpion XC RC mtb tyre line. The cross-country race-orientated tyre is now also available in a 2.4 inch wide version 'to meet the new trend for rims with wider channels' says the multi-national tyre manufacturing giant.

ALMELO, the Netherlands - A batch of goods was stolen recently during a burglary in one the warehouses of the bicycle factory Sensa in the Netherlands. Apparently the thieves were particularly aiming for Shimano e-bike components next to a series of carbon mountain bike frames.

BREMBATE, Italy - Vittoria has invested €10 million to extend its European operations in Northern Italy. The company will double its European warehouse capacity to support the market expansion in the coming years, as part of a wider program to increase the output of the Vittoria manufacturing facilities in Thailand.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Epco Vlugt will be the new Regional Director of Accell Benelux and Denmark as of February 1, 2021. He succeeds Sten van der Ham, who has decided to leave the organisation. Epco Vlugt will remain closely involved in the further development of Velosophy.

MAGDEBURG, Germany - With its Fairframe signet, German bicycle manufacturer Urwahn Bikes wants to set new standards in terms of sustainability within the bicycle industry and draw awareness to fairly manufactured and traded bicycles. Going one step further, the company states that it is "declaring war on the mass industry".

BUNNIK, the Netherlands - The e-bikes enjoys a rapidly rising popularity in many European markets, now many see it as the best alternative for public transport in urban areas. Even in mature markets like the Netherlands, e-bike sales continue to increase by double digits.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The topic of sustainability and circular economy is only slowly being picked up by the bicycle industry. The first steps towards circular economy are not easy to make. Erik Bronsvoort and Matthijs Gerrits who met at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands picked up the challenge to learn about how a circular economy could really work in the bicycle industry.

WAARDENBURG, the Netherlands - GreenMo Group, a participation of Rabo Corporate Investments, that offers full-service rental of (electric) vehicles to a variety of branches is continuing its rapid international growth path. The Dutch company has announced the take-over of all shares of zZoomer, the Belgian market leader for electric delivery mobility, thereby extending its 24-hour service network to Paris.

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia - It's about 3D printed bike frames, but not in carbon. Aluminium frames made by using the so-called "Direct Metal Laser Sintering" (DMLS) technology is the name of this all new technology.

PARIS, France - Tomorrow the fourth edition of the Autonomy conference will open its doors in the French capital.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Over 1,600 participants gathered last week for the 16th international Battery Experts Forum in Frankfurt, Germany. The event evolved into the leading get together of the battery industry and for the exchange of technological developments.

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - 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. A very special event is taking place in the evening of the first day.

This is the final call for industry peers that want to take part in the Conference on online sales. This Conference takes place next Saturday July 7 in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Currently close to 100 bike professional have registered for this Conference that digs