VanMoof has added free turn-by-turn navigation, called Rider Nav, to its Android and iOS apps. The Dutch e-bike brand says the feature works on all connected VanMoof bikes and plans routes based on the battery's remaining range.
More than half of Dutch consumers who expect to buy a bicycle in the next five years plan an e-bike, according to Bike Europe research. Buyers of a new e-bike expect to spend an average of EUR 2,250.
Pon.Bike Parts & Accessories (Pon.Bike P&A) now supplies Fabric, Reserve Wheels and OneUp Components alongside its existing BBB Cycling range. Dealers in the Benelux and Germany can order all four brands through one multi-brand dealer portal.
Apollo Tyres Ltd is in advanced talks with external parties about continuing the Vredestein bicycle tyre business. The Indian tyre group decided earlier this year to discontinue the business in Europe and expects to conclude the talks within the coming months.
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) says the Dutch cycling sector should export its expertise as well as its bikes. In its report 'The Netherlands as a Cycling Nation', RVO sees the largest potential in consultancy, governance, digital services and urban projects, on top of EUR 1.7 billion in hardware exports.
French sports retailer Decathlon has joined the Dutch network of Lease a Bike. 50 of its bicycle models are now available through the business leasing platform owned by Pon. The two companies are targeting employees in the Netherlands who can lease a bike through their employer.
Chinese, Amsterdam based, e-bike brand Tenways aims to resume Sparta sales in 2027 after acquiring the Dutch brand's assets. Sparta will keep its own identity and be run by its own team, instead of being absorbed into the Tenways brand.
Pon.Bike-owned Cannondale is moving its global headquarters from Wilton, Connecticut, to Woudenberg in the Netherlands. The Wilton office will wind down by mid-2027, with global functions brought together in Woudenberg and in Freiburg, Germany, where R&D and engineering are already based.
SponsoredAs e-bikes become more sophisticated, bicycle lighting is evolving too. Rear lights are increasingly being integrated into the overall bike design, while new functions are helping improve rider safety. Spanninga is responding to these trends with its new Base, Beat and Pulse rear-light collection.
Chinese e-bike drive system manufacturer Ananda will launch a service partnership model in 2027 under which bike shops can become certified Ananda partners.
Amsterdam-based e-bike brand Tenways has acquired Sparta from the trustees handling the bankruptcy of Accell Group.
Bicycle retail prices in the Netherlands fell 0.4% year-on-year in September 2026, marking a clear trend reversal after years of post-pandemic price hikes.r, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Overall inflation was 3.4%, making bicycles more affordable, even adjusted for inflation.
Dutch e-bike brand Vyber expands in Almelo with a 12,000m² hub, supply chain buffering, and a SKU-reducing frame innovation. Discover its Dutch and European growth strategy.
Italian helmet brand MET Helmets is moving to a direct distribution model in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
Singapore-based industrial group Dutech has completed the acquisition of Accell's Dutch bicycle brands Batavus, Koga and Carqon from the trustees of the bankrupt group. The deal also includes Accell's Hungarian operations and bicycle factory, and brings some clarity for dealers who have been waiting weeks to place their 2027 orders.
As European cities roll out strict Zero-Emission Zones, logistics service providers are rethinking their inner-city fleets. An Dutch study examining PostNL's operations reveals that simply banning 'dirty' engines is not enough to secure a future for Light Electric Freight Vehicles (LEVs).
SponsoredTwenty years ago, when high-end carbon wheels were far from standard, one man had a vision. In a small unit in Zwolle, the Netherlands, Fast Forward Wheels (better known as FFWD) was born. From day one, the ambition was clear: to deliver top-quality wheels at a competitive price, backed by an exceptional level of service.
Marking two decades since its founding, Dutch e-bike brand QWIC has presented its 2027 product portfolio, led by a new flagship model named the Venti.
