ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 4/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Following the hectic days of Eurobike, this issue reflects on the discussions and meetings during the show on the state of the bicycle industry economy.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The topic of sustainability at comparatively young e-bike brand E-Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH (Advanced) is not marketing claptrap but, according to Head of Communications and Customer Service Leo Schlüter, "the core DNA of the company". This was also evident at this year's Advanced booth at Eurobike 2023.
LONDON, UK - Bike Club, a subscription-based provider of kid's bikes, has acquired Bicircular, a fellow bike subscription platform for children in Spain. This latest acquisition sees the UK scale-up entering two new European markets in the past twelve months. The certified B-Corp company says it is committed to bringing better circular economics into the European family leisure market.
MUNICH, Germany - The bi-annual leading industry conference World Cycling Forum has been postponed to a later date. This was announced by organizer WFSGI (World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry).
KUFSTEIN, Austria - E-mobility service provider Greenstorm has filed for insolvency. With investor talks failing and the sales concept not covering costs, there will be no reorganization of the company due to a non-functioning business model. "A closure of the company will take place soon after the opening of insolvency proceedings," the insolvency consultant has declared.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei Cycle show has clearly stepped forward as the stage for the sustainable future of the bicycle industry. The event will showcase four main themes: 'Green Action', 'Micro-mobility', 'Innovation & Startups' and 'Culture & Lifestyle'.
REUTLINGEN, Germany - The successful premiere of the Eurobike Investors Lounge at last year's show will be continued. Hosted by Eurobike, the Investors Lounge will provide a program primarily aimed at private equity investors and family offices interested in investing in companies in the bicycle industry.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Folding bikes specialist Ahooga raised multimillion funds to support the development and engineering of its next generation compact e-bikes. Ahooga also want to invest in production nearby its headoffice in Brussels, "to reduce dependency of external parties which can be cumbersome when supply chains get tight."
MUTLANGEN, Germany - The challenging market situation became too much for Advanced Sports GmbH. According to an announcement of the responsible district court Aalen in Germany, Advanced Sports GmbH filed for insolvency in self-administration as of 3 April 2023. The company is the European distributor for the bicycle brands Fuji, Breezer and SE Bikes and sells to more than 30 countries.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - After two days of intense discussions, an international panel of experts in the field of bicycles and design have selected the winners of the Taipei Cycle d&i awards 2023 from almost 140 submissions. The winners will be crowned prior to Taipei Cycle 2023 on 21 March.
MUNSTER, Germany - To focus on its core-products, tubus has sold its extrusion mudguard division to the Italian company Eurofender. This strategic decision makes it possible for tubus to strengthen and professionalise its activities in carriers and accessories.
VELDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Darfon Europe has announced a collaboration between its e-bike premium brand BESV and Grofa Action Sports GmbH. The traditional German bicycle importer will take over exclusive BESV distribution rights in Germany and Austria.
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The impact on product development and new introductions as a result of the corona pandemic become more and more evident. It is not only supply chain issues that hamper the industry today, also new developments for model year 2021 have been delayed on a large scale.
MUNICH, Germany - The German automotive industry and Messe Munich developed an all new show concept with an eye on future, sustainable mobility. In a joint publication the two partners state that the IAA (International Automobile Exhibition) 2021 contains "a comprehensive mobility mix including passenger cars, e-bikes, e-scooters and local public transport".
JIANGSU, China - During the coronavirus pandemic, public transport in many Chinese cities was temporarily suspended and sharing e-cycles began to show their value. As the country begins the gradual pJIANGSU, China - During the coronavirus pandemic, public transport in many Chinese cities was temporarily suspended and shared (e)bicycles began to show their value. As the country begins the gradual process of going back to work, the operational volume of shared e-bikes has increased significantly, a trend which is expected to continue this year.
SHANGHAI, China - The 30th China International Bicycle Fair (China Cycle 2020) scheduled to be held in Shanghai in May has been postponed, the organisers have announced.
Since February 3rd, 2020 Leury Kerpen has taken on the role of CSR Manager at Thun. At Thun he will establish clear structures of efficient sustainability management throughout the organizatio
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Industry sources informed Bike Europe that beginning July is to be the new show date of Taipei Cycle 2020. This is apparently the result of the survey with questionnaires that show organizer TAITRA held earlier this week among exhibitors based in Taiwan.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The question that currently concerns many within the industry is whether the Taipei Cycle Show, which is being held at the beginning of March, will take place as scheduled. Of course, that question is related to the coronavirus, which is causing more
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Start-ups are transforming the bike market with new approaches, new ideas and new solutions that go way beyond bikes as products. Utilizing digitalization in the bike industry, they are radically rethinking cycling related services.
