WHISTLER, US (Jan 14) - The latest craze on ski-slopes are snow-bikes. Basically an altered bike frame with skis instead of wheels. The machines offer a ...

SCHIPHOL-RIJK, The Netherlands (July 11) - Yamaha Motor Europe is ceasing the production of Power Assist System (PAS) bicycles under its own brand. In a ...

TOKYO, Japan (October 13th) - Matsushita Electric Industrial Co.Ltd and National Bicycle Industrial Co.Ltd, have jointly produced an original bicycle ...

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands (October 1) - The special bike theft unit of the Amsterdam police do catch bike thieves red-handed each day. However, the ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan (1 November) - Concurrently with the Taipei International Cycle Show (March 31 - April 3 2001), CETRA will organize a Pedelec & ...

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The district court of Amsterdam has granted VanMoof Global Holding B.V. preliminary suspension of payment (chapter 11 status). It marks the end of many rumours about the financial stability of VanMoof.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - After almost six years in the lead at bicycle manufacturer Accell Group, Ton Anbeek has stepped down as CEO. While a successor is being found, Juan de Ochoa, a partner at investment firm and co-owner of KKR, the new owner of Accell Group, will step in as interim chairman of the board of directors.

HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Following a tumultuous couple of weeks, the consortium led by KKR has declared its offer on Accell Group 'unconditional'. The number of shares tendered has risen to 77.8% and "all offer conditions are now satisfied or waived," according to a statement released yesterday evening.

REICHSHOF, Germany - Tyre manufacturer, Schwalbe has reported record sales of €273 million for 2021. High quality e-bike products and a focus on recycling are credited as important factors behind the growth.

TORONTO, Canada - After a Kickstarter campaign in 2015, Peter Boutakis founded folding bike company Helix. The company expanded quickly and has recently opened its first production line for robotically TIG welded frames.

SOESTERBERG, the Netherlands - Known for their design work for brands like Optima Cycles, Santos, Popal, dutch id and Bafang, Vroegh Design has hired Paul van Beusekom to expand its team.

BREMBATE, Italy - Vittoria Group has reinforced its leading market position in special, hand-made cotton and silk tyres for cyclocross, track and road racing with the take-over of Dutch manufacturer, A. Dugast.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The e-bike is being massively embraced in the Netherlands and its market share continues to expand. In 2020 e-bike sales increased by no less than 30% to a record number of 547,000 units. In value the market has reached the all-time high of €1.65 billion.

HANNOVER, Germany - Tyre giant Continental AG, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year, saw an internal swap within the management of the specialty tyre and two-wheel tyre business units on January 1st. The head of Continental AG's specialty tyres business unit is Wolfgang Thomale.

ARNHEM, the Netherlands - As previously announced, Specialized has relocated its European Shared Service Center and office for the Dutch and Flemish market from 's Heerenberg to Arnhem, both in the Netherlands. The new location in the business park 'Arnhems Buiten' was opened virtually (see video) for all employees last week.

ARNHEM, the Netherlands - Dutch design bureau, StudioMOM, has developed the LAVO bike, a compact modular hydrogen transport concept. Commissioned by the Providence Asset Group, the bike's design incorporates the Australian-developed hydrogen storage technology, the LAVO System.

DIEREN, the Netherlands - Gazelle is to build a new experience centre right next to its factory in Dieren, the Netherlands. A unique feature is that visitors can also follow the entire production process of the bicycles via a footbridge suspended in the factory hall.

NIEUW VENNEP, the Netherlands - Based on their experience with her 48V Portable Batteries, Cleantron has developed a novel battery system for compact, easy to use lightweight portable batteries in combination with a fixed battery pack, suitable for high performance EV's and LEV's.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - VanMoof's first television commercial has been banned from French TV because it is said to create a 'climate of fear'. In the commercial VanMoof reflects on the rat race of busy car traffic of the past and invites people to consider other urban transport modes for a sustainable future.

BUSSUM, the Netherlands - Dutch bicycle developer, Peter Ariese, has unexpectedly passed away in his residence in Bussum, Netherlands on May 25th 2020. During the last three decades Peter held various positions in the bike industry. He was considered to be the founding father of the electric SpartaMet. Having started the design and development of electric bicycles at Sparta, a pioneer of the European e-bike market, he stood at the cradle of today's new E-bike landscape.