LUXEMBOURG (August 4) - China became in 2004 the EU's most important bicycle supplier and was dodging the anti-dumping duties in any possible way. The ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium (October 21) - The anti-dumping duties on Taiwan made bicycles are due to be lifted on the 26th of February 2004. Currently all Taiwan ...

MAARSSEN, Netherlands (February 10) - Europe is rapidly becoming swamped in imported bikes from Asia. Eurostat, the EU's customs data bureau, recorded a ...

HO CHI MIN City, Vietnam (January 27) - Following in the footsteps of Strongman, MT Racing, Asama, Sheng Fa, Arthur & Judy Ent. Co., Ltd., and ...

LONDON, UK - Brompton Bikes has marked the building of its millionth folding bike at its factory in Greenford, London. The landmark comes 47 years after it was first invented in 1975. Today the company produces around 100,000 bikes per year, but with new investment plans in place it might not be such a long wait until the next milestone is met.

In two separate issues technical failures of chains and forks is forcing Specialized as well as Walmart to recall more than 100,000 bicycles. ...

Felt has issued a voluntary recall of three of its 2009 carbon triathlon models due to

WALDSASSEN, Germany - The 30th anniversary gift of Ghost was not a pleasant one for the 120 employees. Owner Accell Group decided to close down the production in Germany and relocate the production abroad.

AGUEDA, Portugal - Ciclo Fapril is expanding its Alufap unit by another 12.000 square meters. Dedicated exclusively to the production of frames for cargo bikes, long-tails and carriers, the expansion is expected to be completed in April 2024 and fully operational within a year.

SUZHOU, China - Probably the next big growth market after e-bike is motorbikes. Drive systems are available in the market, although the number of manufacturers is still limited. As a specialist for two-wheel drive systems, manufacturer Bafang has stepped into this future growth market and founded the subsidiary T&D e-Motorcycles business group.

KOBLENZ, Germany - Canyon has reaffirmed its long-term, holistic commitment to greenhouse gas emission reduction by incorporating sustainability into its future business strategy. Going one step further, the bike brand's emissions reductions targets have been verified by the globally recognised body, SBTi.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike has been steadily transforming from a bicycle and e-bike show to a mobility event over the past few years. The relocation to Frankfurt in 2022 gave a clear direction for Eurobike and confirmed that Friedrichshafen was too small to fulfill these ambitions. The announcement to launch the Jakarta and Istanbul editions, show the objective to turn Eurobike into an even more global event.

EDINBURGH, UK - The concept is not new anymore, but seldomly seen in the bicycle industry. Scottish e-bike technology startup Intra-Drive has announced that they will appoint Nature to the board of their business.

SEVILLA, Spain - The European Cycling Declaration announced by European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean was welcomed by the European industry and users organizations. The EU wants to take more decisive action on urban mobility and cycling is meant to contribute to the EU's increasingly ambitious climate and environmental objectives.

MUNICH, Germany - As IAA Mobility prepares to open its doors next week, the organisers are hoping that integrating all mobility offerings will the push the platform further. Cycling & Mobility is one of the six formats that the show will present during the 5-day event. "The dedicated topic expresses the strategic relevance we attribute to cycling," the organisers explain.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - To step up its digital experience and expand in the area of connectivity, speed pedelec manufacturer Stromer has opened a new digital unit in Romania. According to Stromer, the Romanian office will complement the development team at the company's head office in Switzerland.

FÜRTH, Germany - For the coming year, Uvex Sports Group GmbH & Co. KG (USPG) - the sporting goods group under the umbrella of the Uvex Group - will introduce a selective distribution system for its Uvex and Alpina brands throughout Europe.

MUNICH, Germany - Registration is now open for the 2023 World Cycling Forum being held on 5 and 6 September 2023. The Conference takes place in Munich, Germany and is organized by the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI). Bike Europe is media partner for this leading industry forum.

BOLOGNA, Italy - E-mobility manufacturer FIVE (Fabbrica Italiana Veicoli Elettrici) have obtained a majority share in the San Marino based e-bike, e-scooter and compact e-motorcycle producer Armony Group. The acquisition includes the historic Garelli brand, which will be relaunched as a premium brand.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The sales momentum experienced by the industry has pushed up the expectations for the upcoming years. At the same time, the market is struggling with the long-term impact of the pandemic and unrestrained components sourcing and production in 2022.