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Spain’s bicycle industry is catching up rapidly in added value compared with other European markets. – Photo Bike Europe

Spain’s bicycle production rebounds after 2022 dip

MADRID, Spain – The added value of the output of Spain’s bicycle industry is catching up rapidly. According to the Ministry of Industry, Tourism and...

“We will carry on investing in developing state-of-the-art technological solutions,” said Orbea. – Photo Orbea

Orbea sees spike in turnover

MALLABIA, Spain – The long-term growth strategy is paying off very well for Orbea. In the past seven years, the cooperative bicycle manufacturer has...

Madrid’s cycling infrastructure is probably not as good as it should be, urban bicycles was the biggest growing category in 2022. – Photo Shutterstock

Urban bicycles and e-bikes take the lead in Spain

MADRID, Spain - After two record-breaking years, the Spanish bicycle industry closed 2022 with a downward readjustment in sales and turnover, but...

José Vitoria (r.) together with David Vitoria, founders of CEO Berria Bikes. – Photo Shift Active Media

Suma Capital invests in Berria Bikes to facilitate international...

VILLARROBLEDO, Spain - Berria Bikes has reaffirmed its ambitious international expansion plans with the introduction of Suma Capital as a minority...

While the Spanish Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism published production figures over 2022, it is too early for the actual sales figures. – Photo BH

Figures reveal unsteady bike production trends in Spain

MADRID, Spain – The production of bicycles in Spain increased last year to 353,036 units, 6.1% more than in 2021, the Spanish Ministry of Industry,...

New leadership quartet: Clockwise from top left: Jon Fernández, Gonzalo García de Salazar, Nick Howe and Cary Tatro. – Photo Orbea

Orbea tackles future challenges with in-house reorganisation

MALLABIA, Spain - In 2016, the cooperatively organised bicycle manufacturer Orbea S. Coop. ushered in a growth phase, with the number of employees...

Xavier Pladellorens and Ángel Corcuera, co-founders of Deporvillage retain a 2% stake in the company following the acquisition by ISRG - Photo Deporvillage

€19.8 million deal sees Deporvillage shift hands to JD Sports holding...

ALICANTE, Spain - Iberian Sports Retail Group, has acquired an additional 18% holding in Spanish online retailer Deporvillage. This latest...

Spain is one of the first EU countries to report a decline in production since this spring. – Photo Bike Europe

Spain reports drastic change in bicycle production volumes

MADRID, Spain - The value of bicycle production in Spain increased by 8.8% to €126.4 million in the first half of this year. In this period, a total...

The industrialisation of an e-bike frame; 11 necessary steps

The industrialisation of an e-bike frame; 11 necessary steps

The metal processing industry in Europe has a positive outlook for the next 10 years. This is due to the high demand for e-bike frames in the...

Spanish bicycle brand Orbea has seen sales continue to grow. – Photo Orbea

Orbea invests in workforce as sales rise for sixth consecutive year

MALLABIA, Spain - Basque bicycle cooperative, Orbea, reached a record sales volume of €282 million in 2021, with 81% coming from export markets. Last...