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Velofollies showed that the Benelux market is in a buoyant mood. – Photos Bike Europe

Velofollies defies industry gloom with well-placed optimism

KORTRIJK, Belgium - Full halls, wide smiles, and positive energy… the mood at Velofollies in late January was in stark contrast to many of the...

The sales figures were announced during the Velofollies tradeshow held in Kortrijk last week. – Photo Bike Europe

Electric models take the lead in Belgian bike sales

KORTRIJK, Belgium - Electric bicycle sales in Belgium grew to a market share of 51.2% in 2023 according to industry organisation Traxio. The estimate...

Almost 40,000 visitors attended the 3-day event in Kortrijk Xpo. - Photo Bike Europe

Benelux market in optimistic mode at Velofollies

KORTRIJK, Belgium – “Super”, “Amazing”, “Best event ever”; these were some of the comments from exhibitors at Velofollies last weekend. Signs of...

To support its growth Leader 96 acquired German brands Jaguar and Panther last year. – Photo Leader 96

Leader 96 Aims for Regional Leadership in E-Bike Production

PLODIV, Bulgaria - Leader 96 presented its new Jaguar branded e-bike range at the Velofollies show in Belgian Kortrijk last month. Next to the...

In Belgium 70 percent of all bikes sold are distributed through independent bicycle dealers. - Photo Bike Europe

Bike Sales in Belgium Grows 8 Percent

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last year a total of 436,549 new bicycles were sold in Belgium through IBDs; up 30,000 (+7.5 percent) compared to the total of...

Belgium distributor Formula Cycling obtained a global license for BeOne. – Photo BeOne

Formula Cycling New Brand Owner of BeOne

YPRES, Belgium - Formula Cycling BVBA acquired the brand BeOne from Blomson International. BeOne's new product range will be presented at the...

Belgium IBDs Positive on Market Prospects

Belgium IBDs Positive on Market Prospects

KORTRIJK, Belgium - The lack of reliable market data made Velofollies show organiser Media Surplus decide to do a survey among Belgium IBDs. The...

Johan Museeuw welcomed Randy Remue (right) at Museeuw Bikes. - Photo Bike Europe

Randy Remue Joins Museeuw Bikes

LOKEREN, Belgium - Museeuw Bikes hired Randy Remue (35) as its new commercial director. Remue has seventeen years of experience in the bicycle...