Happy Holidays from Bike Europe

Happy Holidays from Bike Europe

ZEIST, the Netherlands - As the year draws to a close the Bike Europe team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout this challenging year.

As the team takes a small break there will be no newsletters in the week of December 25th. We look forward to serving you again with up-to-date industry news and analysis from January 2nd.

Happy Holidays and wishing you a healthy and prosperous 2024.

Don't miss out on anything in 2024...

Bike Europe issue 3/2024 available online now

Bike Europe issue 3/2024 available online now

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 3/2024) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. While the industry is still occupied with restructuring the supply chain and excess inventory, the general mood among analysts point towards a brighter future for micromobility products and e-bikes in particular. But it's not all good news as yet as companies continue to struggle financially.

More than 80 cargo bikes take part yesterday in London in the annual Cargo Bike Cruise to accelerate the uptake of electric and pedal powered commercial vehicles. – Photo Honor Elliot

UK cargobike sector claims fair share of €115 m. fund to replace vans

LONDON, UK - The British capital has seen a 63% increase in cargo bikes from 2022 to 2023 according to analysis by Clean Cities. Not surprisingly the cargobike industry campaigns for a fair share of the €115 million fund which has been committed by Transport for London for businesses to scrap polluting vans. None of these millions have been dedicated to accelerate the uptake of cargo bikes.

Bike Europe issue 2/2024 available online now

Bike Europe issue 2/2024 available online now

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The June edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 2/2024) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the industry gathers at Eurobike in early July, market indicators are already suggesting slow, but steady, recovery for 2024. This should create a more buoyant mood for those travelling to Frankfurt.

Erhard Büchel passed away at the age of 71. – Photo Büchel GmbH

Büchel GmbH owner and CONEBI/WBIA president Erhard Büchel passes away

FULDA, Germany - Erhard Büchel passed away on 12 May at the age of 71 after a short, serious illness. The news sparked response from industry peers worldwide as Erhard Büchel has been on the forefront of the industry for many years. Born on February 17, 1953 in Fulda, he took over the management of Büchel GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugteilefabrik KG, at the age of 23.