BRUSSELS, Belgium - The imports from China of 25km/h - 250W e-bikes into the European Union increased by close to 85 percent in the first half of 2018, according to Eurostat data. Despite all measures initiated by the European Commission in connection with the anti-dumping proceedings, of which the

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last May the European Commission's decision that regular 25km/h - 250W electric bicycles need to have a third party liability insurance, perplexed many.

The European Cyclist Federation (ECF) and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) state in a joint response to last Thursday's Bike Europe article on the EU Motor Insurance Directive (MID) that a compulsory insurance for e-bikes Is not an unalterable fact. Both organizations say that what

GAND, Belgium - To what extent the registration and the imposition of provisional dumping duties on the import of electric bicycles from China is harmful to import companies has recently been investigated by the Collective of European Importers of Electric Bicycles.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On yesterday's announcement by the European Commission of the imposition of anti-dumping measures against the import of e-bikes from China, the European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) says that it got "Broad support from

The Trump administration included the import of e-bikes and bicycles on the lengthy list of Chinese products which will be hit by an additional import duty. The initial announcement of these tariffs was made last March as a part of a USD 50 billion program ordered by US President Donald Trump.

GAND, Belgium - The EU branch of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA-EU) is calling on e-bike importers that are being forced to pay

SHANGHAI, China - The consequences of a possible dumping conviction for e-bikes produced in and exported from China is a hot topic at the China Cycle Show.

It's now clear; there's confirmation that the European Commission has decided for the registration of e-bike imports from China and for the imposition of a

The worldwide promotion of cycling has entered an all new phase now the United Nations has declared June 3rd as International World Bicycle Day. The

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Yesterday a hearing held by the European Commission in Brussels took place during which representatives from the Chinese industry

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Next to electric bicycles the European Union will also investigate whether China is (still) guilty of dumping conventional bicycles

TAIPEI, Taiwan - This year's Taipei International Cycle Show advertises an entire revamping of the event with the theme 'Smart Cycling'. By bringing

On 1 January 2017, the new type-approval, which includes most types of electric bicycles, enters into force. The Bike Europe White Paper which includes the

MOSCOW, Russia - As the Russian economy suffers from a severe crisis Moscow's bike show Velo-Park proved an indication on how the bike business is coping at the start of a new season. The move to a smaller hall in which also the Moto-Park show merged, signaled that companies were getting ready for a difficult season.

ROSSANO VENETO, Italy - Two historical bicycle brands of the Italy's Veneto district have joined forces. From now on Selle Italia and Selle San Marco will both work together closely in R&D and provide synergies in production.

BRUSSEL, Belgium - While many countries are easing the legislation to promote the use of e-bikes, the Belgium Ministry of Transport wants to prohibit e-bike use under the age of 16. Industry organization FederVelo asked for the inclusion of this prohibition as, "16 year olds are often not yet so skillful to control an e-bike," said FederVelo secretary Daniël Labours.

To emphasize the importance of cycling advocacy a group industry leaders cycled to Eurobike this morning. - Photo Bike Europe

Velo presents at this year's Taipei Cycle Show its new 'Angel' line of saddles targeting professional roadracers and performance-minded road cycling ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last months the European Cyclists Federation (ECF) and its Cycling Industry Club created a new initiative called "A Cycling ...