To create more supply chain flexibility for the bicycle industry in Europe, a big delegation of supplying companies from Asia visited Portugal.

The UCI clarification that that disc brakes may be used in Gran Fondos and Cyclosportives with immediate effect was welcomed by the cycling industry.

Next October Triangle's, the new producer of aluminium bicycle and e-bikes frames based in Bike Value Portugal, is to start its production slowly.

In November 2014 Heinrich von Nathusius was asked to takeover MIFA and save the country's largest bicycle factory from closure after bankruptcy.

The Bike Europe Supply Chain Conference at Eurobike will present insights on what is needed to correctly adjust supply to the European bicycle industry.

Three months in advance of its opening, the International Bicycle Fair Unibike has already confirmed participation from more than 132 companies.

'Experience Composites' is the new international trade show for composite fiber materials and lightweight construction for for three days from September 21.

UCI Management Committee concluded last Friday that the use of disc brakes in events on the international or national road race calendars remains suspended.

VERONA, Italy - Technology, innovation and lifestyle: bicycles have a special charm and CosmoBike show wants to award to companies standing out for these reasons in the cycling sector. Following last year's premiere, show organizer VeronaFiere has announced the second edition of this competition.

CLOPPENBURG, Germany - Pon owned Derby Cycle and its brands Focus, Kalkhoff, Raleigh, Univega and Rixe will not be taking part in Eurobike this year. In turn-over the largest bicycle manufacturer in Germany announced yesterday afternoon "to concentrate more on our dealer events in 2016".

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Mokumono Bikes announced the launch of their Kickstarter campaign to raise funds and start up its innovative bicycle frame production process in the Netherlands.

MONTREAL, Canada - Dorel's 2015 financial results are overshadowed by challenging currency rates. "The adverse exchange rates impacted our earnings by approximately US$ 43 million," said Dorel President and CEO Martin Schwartz at the presentation of the 2015 results.

NOTTINGHAM, UK - They will be made at Meghna in Bangladesh and with that come to the EU states at 0% import duty; a range of Dahon's Ford bikes. They will be launched at the upcoming Taipei Cycle Show by UK based distributor Direct365 Ltd.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - As part of the first ever Cycling Industry Club Advocacy Summit in Taipei the 'industry leader's panel' will focus on how the industry can build on that knowledge and work together to grow the market.

CORK, Ireland - Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles announce today that they are to merge to further strengthen their position in the global online retailing world of cycling, running, swimming and triathlon (tri-sports) products and accessories.

PIETARSAARI, Finland - Finnish component manufacturer Herrmans Oy Ab announces that it is to expand its production facilities for bicycle components by 50% in the next five years. Reason for the big expansion is Herrmans' confidence in the growth of cycling as well as in its speed to market capabilities allowing for swift deliveries and flexibility to European bike factories.

NEVERS, France - Yesterday, Look Cycle announced that it is taking over Corima; the French specialist in carbon wheels. The acquisition is part of an ambitious growth plan that Look Cycle announced mid-2013. It is aimed at doubling the company's annual sales to around € 100 million by widening its existing product range through acquisitions and by diversifying into other sectors like tennis or golf.

LOMAZZO, Italy - The claims are big. It's said to be magical, revolutionary, and even comparable to the invention of plastic. We're talking about graphene. The fact that the two scientists who invented it were awarded the Noble Price in 2010 indicates there's some substance to the hype. The same goes for the €1 billion subsidy the EU has available for developing applications. Graphene has now arrived in the bike industry.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Though the plan to add an additional fifth location next to the Evergreen, Splendor, Tempus and Millenium Vee hotel was not necessary to provide space for all exhibitors, the Taichung Bike Week has just had two successful show days.

SALT LAKE CITY, USA - Last October 8 Black Diamond officially announced the complete sale of Swedish ski and bike apparel company POC to Investcorp Group; owner of Dainese. This is the Italian sportswear company for motorcycling and mountainbiking.