Jan-Willem van Schaik

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E-bike riders are now regarded as a ‘vulnerable road user’. - Photo

EU Court of Justice ruling decisive for future of e-bike insurance

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - A fatal accident with an e-bike in Belgium years ago started a dispute about the legal classification of the electric...

“We have shifted our focus from consumers to the B2B market,” says Hagen founder Kasper Peek. – Photo Hagen Bikes

Hagen Bikes to raise new capital on the First North Nasdaq market

PEETRI, Estonia - Within two years listed cargo bike manufacturer Hagen Bikes company is heading to the stock market again for new capital. Hagen's...

Comodule’s cellular connectivity solution provides important security features. – Photo Tweewieler

Connectivity gets more people on e-bikes, Comodule study shows

TALLINN, Estonia - The demand for anti-theft solutions and services in micromobility is increasing. More than 60% of e-bike riders will opt for an...

H&L's accountants and advisors see high inventory levels at many companies at IBDs. This could potentially have consequences for retailers’ pricing policy in the second half of 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

High inventories a threat to Dutch market stability, financial...

ZEIST, the Netherlands - In the first half of this year, bicycle sales took place at a normal gross margin on average in the Netherlands. At the same...

The French wheel and wheel building specialist Mach1 diversifies into handlebars. – Photo Bike Europe

Mach1 takes-over Red-Motion handlebars

MARCLOPT, France - Mach1 has taken-over Red-Motion, the innovative French company behind the Baramind shock-absorbing handlebars. "This acquisition...

The company has not published the impact of the reorganization on its production capacity. – Photo Bike Europe

Flyer confirms drastic reorganization but will stay in Switzerland

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - The current difficult market situation in the entire bicycle industry, including a post-pandemic market correction, is also...

European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean announcing the European Cycling Declaration this week. – Photo ECF

Can Europe's bicycle industry meet targets set in EU Declaration on...

SEVILLA, Spain - The European Cycling Declaration announced by European Commissioner for Transport Adina Vălean was welcomed by the European industry...

The online vendor did not reveal which of its businesses, bike, tennis, outdoor, or team sports, is facing the biggest problems. – Photo Signa Sports United

Signa Sports United takes drastic steps to face economic headwinds

BERLIN, Germany - Online vendor Signa Sports United is taking instant action to face continuing macroeconomic headwinds, oversupply in the market and...

Revonte CEO Otto Chrons (l.) and former hGears CEO Pierluca Sartorello in May 2022 when the two companies announced a production partnership. – Photo Bike Europe

E-bike drive maker Revonte files for bankruptcy, selling its IP

TAMPERE, Finland - Manufacturer of the Revonte One e-bike drive system with integrated, automatic stepless transmission filed for bankruptcy at the...

Announcing the industry’s initiatives for 2024 at the industry gathering last week in Taichung, Taiwan: Robert Wu, Chairman of Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA), Simon Wang, CEO of TAITRA and Young Liu, Chairman of Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) and Giant CEO (ltr.) – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle 2024 in full transition amidst export market slow down

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The expanding e-bike market in the transition to sustainable mobility gave Taiwan a key role in the ever-changing landscape of...