BRUSSELS, Belgium — Two names synonymous with bicycle industry advocacy in Europe are officially being retired as the merger between the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) reaches its conclusion. Marking a significant milestone for the European cycling ecosystem, the newly established European Cycling Industries (ECI) is now officially the unified voice of the cycling sector in Europe.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - With their signature wheels, baskets or colourways, fleets of public bike sharing systems have cropped up in bike racks around Europe in recent years. Their appearance has ruffled the feathers of traditional retailers and big bike brands. But their arrival may be more of a help than a hindrance to the bicycle industry, according to recent data.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Swiss brand, Viiala, entered the scene in September with the promise to disrupt the industry. Skip forward two months, and three concept models have been presented to a select group of 80 individuals, including suppliers, retailers and potential investors. Bike Europe was among the invitees to get a first glimpse of how the company is living up to that promise, during a grand unveiling in the Museum of the Future in Dubai's financial heart. The conclusion: the humble bicycle is no longer a simple mobility product.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - After a 25-year career, of which 15 years were in the role of CEO, Janus Smalbraak resigned at Pon to pursue a new professional challenge. Smalbraak announced this resignation at Pon in a LinkedIn post earlier today. Volkswagen Financial Services AG CEO Christian Dahlheim has been appointed to succeed Janus Smalbraak.

MUNICH, Germany - Sushi Bikes caused a sensation in 2019 when it whizzed onto the market with a direct-to-consumer business model and cool e-city bikes at affordable retail prices from €1,000. The initial success has now faded away, and Sushi Bikes joins the line of German companies that could not make it to the end of 2025.

VICENZA, Italy - The ongoing crisis in the cycling industry may be hitting one of the sector's most iconic Italian brands: Campagnolo, the historic Vicenza-based company and a name synonymous with world cycling. Reports of significant redundancies announced by the company have been circulating across major national news outlets and local media, but nothing has been confirmed by Campagnolo.