Jan-Willem van Schaik

Editor in Chief

By using recycled plastic, Eurofender not only reduces waste but also promotes a circular economy. – Photo Eurofender

Eurofender unveils 100% recycled and recyclable mudguard

PADOVA, Italy - To reduce the carbon footprint of bicycles, mudguard manufacturer Eurofender has developed a model which is made out of recycled...

As a result of the market circumstances Pierer Mobility revoked its guidance for the 2024 financial year. – Photo Pierer Mobility

Pierer Mobility scales back market outlook for 2024

WELS, Austria - As a result of the market circumstances for e-bikes, bicycles and motorbikes, Pierer Mobility will fall short of expectations in...

Cambodia’s e-bike export in units is still small, but production has made a remarkable start this year. - Photo Council for Development of Cambodia

Cambodia gradually shifting exports from bicycles to e-bikes

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The slow recovery of the Cambodian bicycle export to the European Union prompted the country's five assemblers to look for new...

The Danish market with benefit from Merida Benelux’s logistics and warehousing service, a customer service but also an experience center. – Photo Merida Benelux

Merida Benelux takes over distribution in Denmark

APELDOORN, the Netherlands - To step up Merida's presence, the Benelux distributor of the Taiwanese manufacturer has expanded into Denmark as the...

In the new situation, the Corima management will be taken over by its co-founder, Pierre-Jean Martin. – Photo Corima

Look Cycle Group disinvests Corima to focus on pedals and bikes

LORIOL-SUR-DROME, France - Look Cycle Group has announced the sale of the high-end carbon bicycle wheel specialist Corima. The two companies formed...

Tony Grimaldi, President of Cycling Industries Europe welcomed Frans Weekers, secretary general of the Benelux as keynote speaker at the CIE Summit last week. – Photo CIE

Policy and industry leaders outline future European cycling industry...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling as a lever for economic growth was the key message of the CIE 2024 Summit on October 2, organised by Cycling Industries...

Shimano’s AI-equipped Q’Auto system uses a sensor in a wheel hub, the shifting mechanism, and an 11-speed gear ratio. – Photo Bike Europe

Shimano AI-integrated drive train Q'Auto on bikes next year

OSAKA, Japan - To hit back on e-bike drive system suppliers who overshadow Shimano's leading market position, the component manufacturer will start...

Close ties with Pon.Bike brings valuable market knowledge to Ziemi. - Photo Ziemi

Pon.Bike invests in innovative bicycle lighting with Ziemi

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Support from Pon.Bike makes it possible for Ziemi to venture its innovative bicycle lighting system into international...

The ownership of the Cycleurope France production facility including the brand Gitane and license agreements for Velo & Oxygen and Peugeot has changed ownership. – Photo Cycleurope.

Cycleurope Group sells Romilly-sur-Seine factory to new owner

ROMILLY SUR SEINE, France - The operation of Cycleurope Group and Grimaldi Industri AB in France will be taken-over by the Rebirth Holding SAS as of...

Shareholders KKR and Teslin retain a significant majority controlling stake in Accell Group. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group cuts debts by €600 mln with support of KKR and Teslin

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group reached an agreement with a majority of its financial stakeholders and could improve its financial...