BIELFELD, Germany - Italian Ursus and German Hebie have joined forces to produce and market a new mounting system for bicycle kickstands. In discussions Ursus managing director Mirko Ferronato and Hebie CEO Christian Junker, understood that OEMs are increasingly asking for an as invisible and integrative bicycle kickstand as possible.
MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller, has published its third Responsibility Report. It documents the company's development and progress in the 2021/2022 financial year in terms of waste management, CO2 emissions and its transparent supply chain. A positive carbon footprint while increasing production output, is a key takeaway.
LUDHIANA, India - The 2023 edition of India's largest bicycle show Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo (CFOSE) held in February proved to be a difficult one. Support from domestic bicycle OEM's was largely absent and international exhibitors particularly from China continued to stay away. Also a strategic international partnership has now been called-off.
GRENOBLE, France - Currently sitting in receivership, French retail outlet Go Sport should soon learn its fate. On the table is a continuation plan from Go Sports owner and takeover bids from the Sports Direct retail chain and Intersport France.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Commission Executive-Vice President Frans Timmermans, announced that the EU institutions will complete an ambitious cycling plan this year, including commitments to increase funding for infrastructure and industrial growth.
KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - The international battery industry will meet again at the Battery Experts Forum in 2023. This year the event will take place from 7-9 November in Darmstadt, Germany the organisers BMZ have announced. After coinciding with Eurobike in Frankfurt in 2022, the 18th edition of the event returns as a stand-alone 3-day event.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - To update the bicycle and e-bike industry, CONEBI will host a workshop on the latest developments in the Connected and Automated Mobility platform (CCAM). The objective is to unite all partners in the connected mobility ecosystem.
SCHWEINFURT, Germany - SRAM's activities in the e-bike category have entered a new stage now the German e-bike drive systems supplier Amprio is connected to the American bicycle component manufacturer.
ANTWERP, Belgium - Classified Cycling has announced a €22 million funding round led by Active Partners, known in the industry as, former investors in Rapha and Evans Cycles. Existing investor Bridford Investments Limited continues to support Classified by participating in the round. Classified Cycling aims to expand into the e-bike market.
CHICAGO, US - Component manufacturer, SRAM, is extending its presence in the Italian market by opening a new Technical Service Support Centre. Developed in partnership Italian distributer Beltrami TSA the new service centre will be fully operational as of January 1, 2023. A new distribution deal with Accell will also begin next year.
SHANGHAI, China - For the third time this year, COVID restrictions have forced the organising committee to postpone the 2022 edition of China Cycle. At the moment it is unknown when or where the show is going to take place.
BRISTOL, England - On the back of success in direct to customer sales, UK bicycle manufacturer Temple Cycles is aiming to establish a B2B dealer network through partner stores, both in the UK and worldwide. The company says "the move will be pivotal in allowing more customers to test ride the bikes and support their local bike retailers."
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The temporary closure of Giant's four factories in Kunshan, close to Shanghai, due to the local lockdown restrictions is giving the company a hard time. "It is a hell of job," said Giant Group Chairperson Bonnie Tu in an interview with Bloomberg last Tuesday. And she doesn't expect the situation to improve on the short term.
HAIBACH, Germany - E-bike battery specialist Akku Vision has hit a new milestone by launching two new intube models to its collection. Available in spring 2022, the Bosch compatible intube models will be available in 17.5 Ah and 12.8 Ah capacities.
KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Shimano components for the production of 10,000 bicycles have been stolen during transport from Germany to Czech-based manufacturer Bike Fun International. The truck driver was sent to sleep by gas in a parking lot whilst the important Shimano parts were stolen.
YPRES, Belgium - Minerva Cycling is the new name for all activities of Formula Cycling and Minerva Bike Trading, which have now been combined. Minerva Bike Trading used to focus on distribution to IBDs while wholesalers supply was the core business of Formula Cycling.
The Ever Given container ship that blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March will be released next Wednesday. In recent months, the canal authority SCA and the Japanese owner of the ship have discussed compensation for the damage. Also a large number of
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.
DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (number 2/2021) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Some of the highlights include the interview with Emilio Lombardo, CEO of Cicli Lombardo S.p.A
JAKOBSTAD, Finland - Finnish bicycle component manufacturer Herrmans Bike Components, also reports exceptionally busy times on the back of the bike boom. In addition to this, the company is in the midst of a bigger organisational development and generational shift as it aims to strengthen its operations for years to come. Investments in people and technology are now a key focus.
