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Between 2023 and 2024 there has been a significant shift in market share between new and second-hand speed pedelec sales in Belgium. – Photo Upway

More Belgians opt for second-hand as speed pedelec sales falter

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Over the first nine months of 2024, registrations of second-hand speed pedelecs in Belgium increased by +17.4% compared to the...

To outline the new strategy for IBDs, the ‘book of promises’ gives a clear overview of what they can expect from BCF. – Photos Bike Europe

Belgian Cycling Factory presents 'book of promises'

BERINGEN, Belgium - To extend its European sales network Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) has been reviewing its business model and market strategy as...

Next investment round for e-bike brand Cowboy. – Photo Cowboy

Cowboy raises €5 million in new investment round

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The omnichannel brand Cowboy has announced a new strategic investor. Cypress Capital is leading a €5 million financing round...

JobRad has already put more than 1.5 million bicycles on the road in Germany while Cyclis is much smaller with 37,000 bicycles. – Photo Cyclis

JobRad expands into Belgium and the Netherlands with take-over of...

HASSELT, Belgium - A leading Belgian lease concept provider Cyclis has been acquired by JobRad Group as of 2 September. The much bigger JobRad Group...

Dennis Weijers (left) is welcomed to the Classified team by CEO Mathias Plovier (right). - Photo Classified

Shimano's Dennis Weijers joins Classified as CCO

ANTWERP, Belgium - Drivetrain brand, Classified has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Dennis Weijers as chief commercial...

In 2022, Shimano decided to join forces with logistic’s provider Kühne+Nagel. – Photo Shutterstock

Shimano supply problems ongoing since transfer to Kühne+Nagel

TESSENDERLO, Belgium - The delivery problems at Shimano Benelux have arisen since warehousing and distribution was outsourced to logistics service...

The existing production of Belgian Cycling Factory will be enlarged to facilitate market growth. – Photos Bike Europe

Belgian Cycling Factory enlarges factory to facilitate market growth

BERINGEN, Belgium - As a very well-known performance brand, Ridley Bikes has been visible in all top level road race competitions for the past two...

According to the European Public Prosecutor, the two companies imported e-bikes into Belgium in separate parts, allegedly to avoid the payment of anti-dumping duties due on the importation of fully assembled e-bikes. – Photo EPPO

Three convicted for evading €3.1 million in duties on imported...

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - One individual and two companies have been found guilty of evading customs duties on the importation of e-bikes from China....

With a growing e-bike market and a consumer preference for instore shopping, local brand Cowboy opened a brand store in Brussels in 2023. – Photo Cowboy

Belgian bicycle market drops 18% in 2023

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In Belgium, over 18% fewer bicycles were sold in 2023. Sales decreased from nearly 700,000 to 569,605 units, according to figures...

Belgian Cycling Factory appointed Eugene Fierkens as GM strategy & business. – Photo BCF

Belgian Cycling Factory hires industry veterans to roll-out expansion...

BERINGEN, Belgium - The Belgian Cycling Factory, owner of the brands Ridley and Eddy Merckx steps up its activity in the market with the appointment...