Jan-Willem van Schaik

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In Shimano’s main markets in Europe, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium interest for bicycles remained strong. – Photo Shimano

Shimano loses 29% in turnover and half its profit in 2023

OSAKA, Japan - The financial consequences of high inventory in the market accelerated in the fourth quarter of last year for bicycle and parts...

Pon.Bike.Italia is based in Valpolicella, on the outskirts of Verona. – Photo Pon.Bike

Italian subsidiary renamed to Pon.Bike.Italia to push brand in the...

VALPOLICALLA, Italy - Pon.Bike.Italia is the new name for Pon's subsidiary formerly known in the market as Focus Italia Group. The rebranding is the...

Spanish companies were able to shift up several gears in almost all EU countries. – Photo Bike Europe

Bicycle production in Spain much higher than pre-corona

MADRID, Spain - Bicycle manufacturing in Spain was well on track last year. Official statistics show a decrease in 2023 compared with 2022. However,...

E-bike brand Qwic will stay on the market, but how it will operate remains unknown. – Photo Qwic

Qwic restart after bankruptcy shrouded in mist

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The QWIC administrator has reached an agreement with a consortium of investors for a restart. This was announced by...

“I believe it is time to step back from this intense full-time role and give myself some space for other interests,” says Kevin Mayne. – Photo Bike Europe

Cycling Industries Europe CEO Kevin Mayne to retire

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Brussels based trade association and industry lobby group Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) has announced that Kevin Mayne, the...

“We strongly dispute that our factory in Heerenveen will close in the long term,” said Accell Group CEO, Tjeerd Jegen. – Photo

Accell Group 'analysing all options for investment plan in...

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The merger of two factories into one as Accell Group announced last Tuesday, has to result in a more efficient and...

Rein4ced and Dieffenbacher tighten the integration of product and machine development, - Photo Rein4ced

Rein4ced announces partnership to accelerate large scale carbon frame...

LEUVEN, Belgium - High-quality, low weight bicycles with a high performance are high on the wish-list of many cyclists. Carbon material ticks most...

After an extensive two-day evaluation, an international panel of professionals participated in discussions to select 47 submissions as winners. – Photo Taipei Cycle

Taipei Cycle d&i Awards 2024 announced: 'the winners are in'

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The opening of Taipei Cycle Show 2024 is approaching quickly. The current condition of the market continues to be a source of...

Building on the success of previous editions, Copenhagen Bike Show has developed a new strategy to increase the B2B engagement. – Photo Bike Europe

Copenhagen Bike Show enhances B2B focus for 2024 edition

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The annual bike show for the Nordic market which takes place in Copenhagen is going to increase the emphasis on more B2B...

Darfon’s center will be fully dedicated to their OEM and ODM customers as well as their BESV e-bike brand. – Photo Darfon Group

Darfon Group opens R&D center in Poland

JELENIA GORA, Poland - The Darfon Group has inaugurated a new center for product development, design and innovation for the e-bike industry. The...