Jan-Willem van Schaik
Editor in Chief
Combining sports and urbanity is biggest challenge for Eurobike 2022
FRANKFURT, Germany - The relocation of the biggest bicycle show on earth in combination with the new dynamic in the industry creates a big challenge for the Eurobike organisation. "We have not taken back the bicycle's sporty perspective," wrote the organisation in a recent statement.
Rocky Mountain President steps down and appoints new CEO
SAINT GEORGES, Canada - Katy Bond has been appointed CEO of Rocky Mountain while Raymond Dutil, company owner will take up the position of Executive Chairman and Coach of Innovation.
Huge differences in lead-times makes supplies uncontrollable
ZEIST, the Netherlands - The rampant growth that the industry seen has seen in the past two years has made supplies almost uncontrollable. Managing logistics has become vital for brands.
PentaLock raises €1.6 million in pre-seed funding
AALBORG, Denmark - PentaLock has raised €1.6 million in pre-seed funding from current investors and a lineup of Danish business angels. This investment will allow the start-up to make the next step in developing the company and meeting the target market's needs.
Accell Group one step closer to €1.56 billion take-over
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Accell Group, which took place on Friday 20th May, voted in favour of the recommended public offer. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) and Teslin Alpine Acquisition initial offer was €58 making the total amount €1.56 billion.
Major changes in Europe's top-10 bicycle supplying countries
BRUSSELS, Belgium - China's position as bicycle supplier for the European Union is rising rapidly. Last year the import of bicycles from China increased by more than 23% to almost 960,000 units. The latest 2021 EU imports statistics show some more remarkable shifts.
Asobi Ventures becomes full owner of Cinelli and Columbus
MILAN, Italy - The family investment vehicle of Victor Luis, announced today that it had acquired 100% of Gruppo Srl, parent company of the Italian heritage brands Cinelli and Columbus.
'Cycling is the fast track to get out of Russian oil'
BRUSSELS, Belgium - "Cycling is unique," declared Kevin Mayne, CEO of CIE during the recently held CIE 2022 Summit. "During the pandemic we showed that no other sector can transform urban mobility and leisure faster than cycling. If Europe wants to kick start the Green Deal and get out of Russian oil rapidly then cycling is the fast track."
European General Court withdraws anti-dumping duties for Giant...
LUXEMBOURG - The anti-dumping case on e-bikes imported from China might enter an all-new chapter after the first level judgement of the European General Court. The court has annulled anti-dumping and countervailing duties implemented by the European Commission back in 2019 on e-bikes made in China by Giant Electric Vehicle Kunshan Co. Ltd.
Goodyear Bicycle Tires big step forward in tire development
AKRON, USA - Goodyear Bicycle Tires has launched the next generation gravity range of mountain bike tires with two new tread patterns, the Newton MTF and Newton MTR. First launched in 2018 with Goodyear's official licensee, Rubber Kinetics, the all-new Goodyear Newton MTF and Newton MTR mark the most significant advancement in the brand's mountain bike tire portfolio.
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