Jan-Willem Van Schaik

To build the brand AGU, the company has been sponsoring cyclists like track racer Harry Lavreysen for many years. – Photo TeamNL

Chapter 11 status for Dutch wholesaler and cycling gear brand AGU

ALKMAAR, the Netherlands - Wholesaler, exclusive agent for many brands and incubator for the Dutch retail market AGU has had to apply for Chapter 11...

Martina Rumschick has been part of the Eurobike team since the founding of fairnamic in 2021. – Photo Eurobike

Eurobike strengthens executive team with Martina Rumschick

FRANKFURT, Germany - Martina Rumschick will take up the newly created position of Head of Brand & Content at Eurobike on September 1, 2024. In this...

Like last year, Splendor hotel is again one of the locations of the Taichung Bike Week this year. – Photo Bike Europe

Market still in doubt in run up to Taichung Bike Week

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The annual event for product managers, the Taichung Bike Week will open its doors again from 24-27 September. The event's...

The company operating out of New Zealand now has major brands engaged in supplying data in what was historically a closed-off world. – Photo Bike Matrix

Bike Matrix secures €1.1 million in investment round

ROTORUA, New Zealand - Start-up Bike Matrix has secured a significant NZ$2 million (€1.1 million) investment from within the bicycle industry. "This...

WBIA President Bayram Akgül right in the middle in black shirt on this group photo which was taken during the recent WBIA General Assembly. – Photo WBIA

Bayram Akgül appointed President of World Bicycle Industry Association

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) has elected a new board and appointed Salcano Bicycle Company owner Bayram Akgül as...

“We should not underestimate the importance of passion in this industry. It is a highly valuable asset,” says Mavic CEO Alberto Morgano. – Photo Bike Europe

Mavic CEO: "wheels will always be our core business"

ANNECY, France - The choice for Alberto Morgando as new CEO by Mavic owner Bourrelier Group last March was the next step in the reorganization of the...

Decathlon’s bike procurement director Didier Morelle left the company. – Photo Union Sport & Cycle

Decathlon bike procurement director Didier Morelle resigns

LILLE, France - One of the best known Decathlon executives in the bicycle industry, Didier Morelle has announced his departure from the French...

“There is no better time to invest in this industry as right now,” says René Wiertz (l.) together with Fundracer’s strategic advisor René Savelsberg. – Photo Bike Europe

Industry veterans Wiertz, Vroomen, and Ording launch investment fund

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Fundracer BV launched their first micromobility fund with a mission to provide capital and hands-on support to companies...

The new eco gloss or matt decal can be applied after clear coating and with low temperature baking. – Photo Bike Europe

TransArt decals make assembly process more cost-efficient

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In response to the trend towards energy-efficient assembly technologies for bicycles, Transart has developed a decal that requires...

Giant Group expects inventory adjustments in the European and American markets will return to normal this year. – Photo Giant Group

Giant Group consolidated revenue down 12.6% in first half of 2024

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - A strong presence on the Chinese market is currently vital for the Giant Group. Unlike the struggle with excess inventory in...