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CEO Stefan Maly (back) at the Award 2023

Cyclingworld Awards 2024 with prestigious expert jury

Cyclingworld Europe is restructuring the allocation of its coveted awards and, for the first time, appointing a expert jury for the final accolades....

Industry stakeholders gathered in Berlin to discuss the impact of the proposed forest regulations in Germany – Photos ZIV

German Federal Forest Act puts MTB market in danger

BERLIN, Germany - In 2024, the German Federal Forest Act is to be comprehensively reformed after around 50 years. According to industry stakeholders,...

The German bicycle industry association ZIV calls for 'a reliable framework of regulations'. - Photo Bike Europe

Economy and new regulations a cause for uncertainty on German market

BERLIN, Germany - Increasing regulatory challenges are once again placing a heavy burden on manufacturers of bicycles, components and accessories in...

Tier and Dott both offer e-bike services in several cities in Europe. – Photo Dott

Shared mobility providers Tier and Dott join forces

BERLIN, Germany - European shared e-bike and e-scooter providers Tier and Dott have preliminarily agreed to merge. With a fresh investment of €60...

ZEG did not share any details on why they have sold their long existing subsidiary Eurorad. – Photo Eurorad

ZEG sells majority share in leasing provider Eurorad

COLOGNE, Germany - German bicycle dealer cooperative Zweirad-Einkaufs-Gemeinschaft (ZEG) has sold its subsidiary Eurorad Deutschland to Bencis...

The insolvency plan of the European distributor of Breezer, Fuji and SE Bikes, Advanced Sports GmbH has been approved. – Photo Jo Beckendorff

Advanced Sports' insolvency plan unanimously approved by creditors

MUTLANGEN, Germany - A difficult market situation including slow consumer spending made Advanced Sports GmbH decide on 1 April last year to apply for...

After a 30-year career, Dirk Niermann starts as an independent consultant on sustainability and corporate governance. – Photo Hebie

Dirk Niermann leaving component manufacturer Hebie

BIELFELD, Germany - He played a decisive role in multiple management positions in the past 30 years, but as part of a partial retirement plan Dirk...

Suitable components from irreparable drives undergo intense inspection and cleaning before assembly. – Photo Brose

Brose tackling waste with remanufactured motor production

BERLIN, Germany - Drive system manufacturer Brose started the serial remanufacturing process for its old e-bike drives in 2021 and has been...

In September the Canyon operation was even loss making at €-2 million versus a profit of €29 million year-on-year. – Photo Canyon

Canyon early discounting strategy drives down its profit

KOBLENZ, Germany - The large-scale media campaigns offering major discounts on various bike categories this summer by Canyon was regarded rather...

The helmet manufacturer BSA which has been working for Uvex Group for almost 30 years will close by the end of 2024. – Photo Uvex Group

Uvex Group to close its German bicycle helmet production

OBERNZELL, Germany - Cycling and sports gear manufacturer Uvex Group announced the closure of one of its European production locations in a strategic...