Dutch bicycle retailer 12GO Biking has acquired the Dutch bicycle inventory of Accell, following the manufacturer's recent bankruptcy. The deal involves tens of thousands of models from Batavus, Sparta, and Koga.
Looking to replace the industry's historical reliance on estimates, European Cycling Industries (ECI), has partnered with sports data specialist Sporting Insights. The outcome is the launch of State of Trade European Cycling, SoTEC - a data platform to provide cycling brands with insights into the dynamics of the European market.
Revenue amongst Dutch bicycle retailers increased sharply in every month of the second quarter of this year, rising by an average of 13.3%. In the first quarter, revenue growth compared with the previous year was just 1.6%. The second quarter of 2026 was therefore exceptionally strong, according to figures from the H&L Benchmark Group. In the first six months of 2026, revenue increased by a total of 8.6% compared with the same period last year.
Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer Giant has established a new Spanish subsidiary in Girona with an initial share capital of €1 million. The newly established entity, Giant Bicycle Spain SL, will focus on the commercialisation of bicycles, parts, accessories and related equipment, in one of Europe's most important cycling hubs.
German online retailer Bike24 has seen its group revenue increase by 20.1% to €96.1 million in Q2 2026, compared with €80.0 million in Q2 2025. Localised markets delivered a significantly above-average growth rate of 29.7%. The D2C retailer continues to expand its footprint across Europe with new localised online shops in Denmark, Slovenia and Ireland.
The central analysis tool of ZIV's market data service has been officially launched, with participating German bicycle dealers now having access to the dealer dashboard. "This is an important step towards greater transparency in the German bicycle market and an important milestone for business planning for the entire industry," says Katharina Hinse, ZIV Head of Industrial and Economic Policy.
