Last week Wim van de Camp (photo) Rapporteur of the EU Committee on the Internal Market & Consumer Protection (IMCO) which is handling the review of ...

LUDHIANA, India - The shift towards increasing automation in bicycle manufacturing, graduating towards high-end components and the return of major OEMs like Avon Cycles & TI Cycles all marked the recently concluded CFOSE 2024 (Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo). Held from 1-3 February in Ludhiana, India, and with a greater focus on e-bikes, the show highlighted Indian company's urge to spread their footprints globally.

RIMSTING, Germany - German bike-, sports- and streetwear supplier Maloja Clothing GmbH & Co. KG's has made a clear close-to-the-market statement by taking over the second half of Austrian apparel production holding, VioModa GmbH. Production facilities in Bulgaria are a major draw in the deal.

History always repeats itself, but never in the same way. The 2003 SARS pandemic had a big impact on the bicycle industry at that time, but the outcome was very different than today. In the current crisis, some people have acted based on what happened then, like a former Shell executive who was based in Asia in 2003.

ZIRNDORF, Germany - At Eurobike 2018 Metz made its debut in the e-bike industry as a supplier of mid-motor systems. The introduction of the high-quality, Made in Germany manufactured e-step scooter 'Moover' got even more attention. Both projects failed and Metz Mecatech GmbH applied for insolvency on 25 August.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling has an essential role to play in the European Green Deal, which aims to achieve a 90% reduction in transport emissions by 2050, the three major European cycling associations have jointly agreed. Investments in infrastructure and policy framework are key to success they say.

VERONA, Italy - Cycling clothing manufacturer, Alé has launched a new collection, Velocity G+, which will "arm cyclists with a precious ally that is as thin as an atom: graphene. The graphene-based fabric helps cyclists push their performances to the max while keeping their bodies at the ideal temperature," the company claims.

COLOGNE, Germany - The German Motorcycle Industry Association (IVM) and Koelnmesse have decided to suspend Intermot 2020 - an event it originally planned to host from 6 to 11 October 2020. An alternative digital format is under preparation and will be implemented by the year's end. The next physical edition of the biennial event will now be scheduled in 2022.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a 2,5 hour webinar Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) CEO Kevin Mayne called for "the creation of an e-bike access fund so that these can be available to everyone throughout the EU, to buy, to share and to enable small businesses to buy e-cargo bikes." Over 500 people attended the virtual conference last Tuesday.

The drastic implications of the coronavirus crisis on the bicycle industry in Europe are rapidly becoming visible. Companies are looking for both creative as well as radical solutions to adapt new measures to safeguard their businesses for the future. Here an overview of the latest developments.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus have been in place some for weeks now and the impact on the bicycle industry becomes more and more visible. Sales have even jumped in some countries, while others are still struggling with the new situation. What is happening on the e-bike and bicycle markets?

CIE expert group steps up to smart mobility challenge

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling Industries Europe 2020 Summit will be all about how cycling industries can transform Europe's mobility sector and massively contribute to reaching the goals set in Europe's Green Deal.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Amid latest news from China that the Coronavirus brings every day lesser numbers of casualties, updates from Taiwan point to the fact that the country's show organizer is doing its upmost to turn Taipei Cycle+ into a success.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Registration is now open for manufacturers and brands wishing to exhibit at the Taipei Cycle Show that takes place 4-7 March 2020. By exhibiting, companies secure direct access and exposure to a global audience of the cycling industry's leading buyers and media.

ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - Smartphone-based ride-sourcing as well as shared, dockless light mobility are the early signs of potentially profound changes in the way in which we move around our cities. Such disruptive urban mobility scenarios are having already and will have a big impact.

Participating in the World Cycling Forum is still possible as there are seats left and available. The World Cycling Forum will have an audience of over 200 decision makers, purchasing, procurement, supply chain directors and managers as well MD's at retail chains, industry associations and stakeholders.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - This year's Taipei Cycle will be very different compared to former ones. New dimensions are added to the event presenting it with a different look and feel compared to the 31 previously held editions of the Taipei International Cycle Show.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Parliament has decided that now is the right time to improve the safety of pedestrians and cyclists in Europe drastically by equipping motor vehicles with up to date technical solutions.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The EU transport sector alone stands as the single biggest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitting economic sector, exceeding 1990 emission levels by around 20% and accounting for about 25% of all GHG emissions. In the context of the COP24 Conference currently taking place in Katowice