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Larger players from the transportation sector, especially in Europe could be tempted to acquire one of these larger brands. – Photo Shutterstock

What is the next phase of mergers and acquisitions in the global...

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Like many industries the global cycling industry has experienced different waves of mergers and acquisitions activity...

Swapfiets bicycle hopes to accelerate its presence on the German market through cooperation with coffee retailer Tchibo. - Photo Tchibo/Swapfiets

Swapfiets expands presence in Germany with Tchibo cooperation

HAMBURG, Germany - Multichannel retailer Tchibo GmbH - a German chain of coffee retailers and cafés known for its range of weekly changing non-coffee...

The anonymous survey is jointly conducted by CCCB partners. – Photo CCCB

Cargo bike industry survey gives full picture of the market

BRUSSELS, Belgium - All companies making or supplying cargo-bikes for delivery and consumer use are called to complete a research study by the...

Although mostly scaled down, some European manufacturers have managed to keep their production going through lockdown measures. - Photo Bike Europe

European bicycle industry anticipating 'back to business'

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Across Europe, countries are taking small steps forwards in reopening their industries. Time to evaluate what impact...

Both Orbea and Gazelle adapted their facilities to protect their people from the virus and prevent its spread. – Photo Orbea

Bicycle industry slowly restarts production in Europe

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Today two bicycle manufacturers announced the restart of their production after they were closed when their governments...

Pon Bike Group closed its factories in the Netherlands (Gazelle, see photo) and Germany (Derby Cycle). – Photo Bike Europe

Europe's bicycle industry response on coronavirus (update 7 April)

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The drastic implications of the coronavirus crisis on the bicycle industry in Europe are rapidly becoming visible....

Strong brands, such as Gazelle, have contributed to increased profits in Pon’s bicycle division. - Photo Bike Europe

Bike sales boost Pon profits, but dividends postponed

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Pon Holdings, which includes the Pon Bike Group, has reported an improvement in the group's financial results compared...

Cycling is seen as a safe way of travelling today. - Photo Bike Europe

Coronavirus brings opportunities and threats for bicycle industry

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus have been in place some for weeks now and the...

Santa Cruz’ Heckler e-MTB. – Photo Santa Cruz

MTB Purist Santa Cruz Turns Electric

SANTA CRUZ, USA - It says everything about the rapidly increasing popularity (and worldwide sales) of e-MTBs; the fact that even Santa Cruz now sells...

Major shifts in Japan’s e-bike market cause Giant to grow to be the biggest. – Photo Bike Europe

How Big is the Biggest in E-Bikes; Part 2

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Earlier this month this trade journal posed the question "How Big is the Biggest in E-Bikes?" That we asked this...