Singapore-based industrial group Dutech has completed the acquisition of Accell's Dutch bicycle brands Batavus, Koga and Carqon from the trustees of the bankrupt group. The deal also includes Accell's Hungarian operations and bicycle factory, and brings some clarity for dealers who have been waiting weeks to place their 2027 orders.

Traxio reporst that the Belgian speed pedelec market is heading towards a record year in 2026, supported by strong growth in corporate leasing and a booming second-hand segment.

Europe's cycling sector will need to recruit 105,000 more bicycle mechanics by 2032, equivalent to 60% of today's workforce of around 175,000. That is the central finding of the NextGen Mechanics report, which links the shortage to low pay, fragmented training and the rise of e-bikes and leasing fleets.

Sixty parties have expressed interest in a relaunch of the bankrupt bicycle manufacturer Accell, known for brands such as Lapierre, Batavus, Koga, Babboe, and Raleigh.

Obtaining market information and intelligence remains key for vendors and procurement managers at trade shows. New orders, supplier deliveries, inventories and pricing are hot topics at events like Taichung Bike Week. The Global Bicycle Purchasing Index brings this data together to provide a clear view of the global e-bike and bicycle market. The survey to gather data for the index is still open this week to product and purchase managers.

One of the biggest bicycle companies in the world that some weeks ago went bankrupt, initiated the industry-changing e-bike trend. But the huge e-bike success also brought about the demise of the company. What happened in those years? To honour his induction into the E-bike Hall of Fame, the founder and former chief editor of Bike Europe, Jack Oortwijn, shares his thoughts on the biggest change during his bicycle industry career, the rise of the e-bike.