The merger of Wiggle and Chain Reaction Cycles is expected to complete shortly following clearance from the Competition and Markets Authority.

Karbon Kinetics introduced the third-generation Gocycle G3 with integrated automotive-inspired daytime running light (DRL) employing light pipe technology.

To help increase IBD sales and improve performance on the shop floor Specialized's retail educator Donny Perry partnered with online learning innovator Myagi to create a completely web based training program.

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan carbon components maker Velocite is focusing on just-in-time deliveries in Europe. For presenting this service to OEMs as well as local service for the Belgian and EU markets, local technical support and training, emergency delivery capability and local spare parts availability it is opening a warehouse and inventory in Belgium.

CHICAGO, USA - Yesterday SRAM announced a restructuring resulting in the layoffs of approximately 40 employees across global operating functions. According to SRAM President Stan Day soft sales over the past year forced the restructuring which includes the focus on new business areas.

MARCLOPT, France - New at Mach 1 is a further expansion of its Stormer Disc rim program which is targeting road race bikes fitted with disc brakes.

LADOUX, France - The opening last October of the first stage of the new Michelin Technology Centre near the city of Clermont Ferrand marks the company's modernisation project. It was also the location where the bicycle division presented its new Power road range last Tuesday.

BAUNACH, Germany - Messingschlager has started distributing the Overade Plixi foldable helmet. The award winning helmet was designed by Philippe Arrouart and marketed by Clément Cailleau. It is already widely available in France and it is expected to be distributed Europe wide soon.

丹麥，HADSUND- Cykelgear.dk將搬到斯堪地那維亞全新、更大的倉儲。這家丹麥零配件和自行車網路商店，經銷商也是其目標的公司業務正快速成長。

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Novatec developed the all new Alpine Wheelset, a wheel light enough to climb steep terrains and tough enough to handle aggressive, technical lines when descending.