Van Schothorst BV Has Become Rigida International BV
The Dutch rim manufacturer "Van Schothorst" changed it's name into "Rigida International BV". For many people, the name Van Schothorst is difficult to ...
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Chinese Bicycles Gear up for Tough Ride
BEIJING, China (July 21) - The China Bicycle Association is urging Chinese bicycle exporters to improve standards to strengthen the industry. The ...
Bicycle Makers Plead for Protection
OTTAWA , Canada (June 21) - The two largest remaining bicycle makers in Canada see their factories threatened by lower-cost foreign imports. They have ...
China-US Trade in Deep Water; Repercussions for EU?
BIKE EUROPE: BEIJING, China - It's quite likely that the China-US trade ties enter an eventful period during Bush's second term instead of a 'honeymoon' ...
DT Swiss Goes to Asia
BIEL, Switzerland (Jan 27 )- Swiss DT has established a full subsidiary in Taichung, Taiwan, DT Swiss Asia Ltd., and has recently closed a co-operation ...
Piaggio Finalizes Aprilia Take-Over
PONTEDERA, Italy (January 4) - Just before the end of 2004 Piaggio & C. S.p.A. finalized the acquisition of 100% of the shares of the Aprilia Group. ...
EICMA is Back as a Yearly Event
The Executive Council of Ancma - the Italian Association of Bicycle Motorcycle and Components Manufacturers- has resolved that starting 2005 the ...
Vancouver's China Syndrome
VANCOUVER, Canada (November 30) - Whom ever said that the growth of the Chinese economy must be past its' top might be mistaken - at least judging by ...
Shimano Signs Sponsorship Contract with the UCI
NUNSPEET, The Netherlands (November 2) - Shimano will continue to be a main sponsor of the UCI (Union Cycliste Internationale - the World Cycling ...
Accell Group Stops Selling Kronan
HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands (November 2) - Accell Group has announced that it will stop selling Kronan bicycles in The Netherlands. The company acquired ...
Lego Voted Best Toy in last Century
LONDON, UK (October 26) - Lego has been voted the best toy of the past 100 years. The plastic building blocks have proved a hit with generations of ...
OAKLEY Opens O-Store
LONDON, UK (August 24) - Oakley will open a corporate 'O-store' in London's Covent Garden district in the first quarter of 2005. The company is also ...
Re-Exported Goods
HO CHI MIN CITY, Vietnam (August 17) - In the turmoil surrounding the anti-dumping accusations against Vietnam, it might be interesting to know the ...
Thousands Return to Pedal Power
GUANGZHOU, China (August 11) - Tens of thousands of residents in the capital of South China's Guangdong Province are getting back on their bikes. They ...
Bush, the Bike Buff
MAARSSEN, Netherlands (July 28) - It seems that Mr. Bush's fall of his mountainbike has not deterred him from climbing on again and like cycling. Recent ...
Pacific Cycle Wins Wal-Mart Award
MADISON, US (July 28) - Wal-Mart has awarded its annual Co-Managed supplier if the year award to Pacific Cycle. The award has to be won from a field of ...
The German Bike War (Chapter XI)
MAARSSEN, Netherlands (May 13) - The latest battle in the German-bike-price war is ALDI's new offering. At just € 299 a fully equipped, and full ...
Spanish Rider sees a Cover-up
MAARSSEN, Netherlands (May 4) -The Spanish cyclist Jesus Manzano, who said last month that he was subjected to systematic doping by his former team, ...
Accell: First Quarter Very Positive
HEERENVEEN, Netherlands (April 28) - In a shareholders meeting, Dutch Accell Group announced that the first three months of 2004 have surpassed the same ...
Karrimor Sold
MAARSSEN, Netherlands - (17 March) - The UK's premier rucksack & pannier brand, Karrimor International, has been purchased from the receivers by ...