Cycling is the green alternative to the car, but how environmentally friendly is the industry? – Photo Revolutions

New documentary showcases cycling industry's waste problem

BELFAST, UK - A new documentary has been released to showcase the extent of the waste problem within the cycling industry and offer solutions....

Frank Holzmann, global vice president Electrical at TÜV Rheinland (l.), presented the carbon footprint certificate to Jack Brandsen, Gobao chief strategy officer Europe, who said the certificate is a recognition of the company’s ongoing commitment to a sustainable future. Photo - Gobao

Gobao receives carbon footprint certificate from TÜV Rheinland

MUNICH, Germany - Gobao, a provider of drive solutions for e-bikes, has become the first Chinese company to receive the Carbon Footprint certificate...

The e-bike manufacturer Riese & Müller is based in the German town of Mühltal where all quality and environmental management processes at the site have been brought to a standardised level that is traceable industry-wide. – Photo Riese & Müller

Riese & Müller receives German Sustainability Award

MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award in the company category...

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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 it reaches its first decade of existence with its ‘bike as service’ model, Swapfiets eyes own design and smart user data as key to a circular future. – Photos Swapfiets

Swapfiets future-proofing its bicycle fleet with circular components

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Bike subscription service Swapfiets, will celebrate its ten-year anniversary on November 7. Under the guidance of Pon...

The Climate Action Pulse Check aims to function as an annual assessment of climate action progress within the cycling industry. – Photo Shift Cycling Culture

Pulse Check on sustainability: Bicycle industry optimistic, but...

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - 80% of bicycle industry representatives in a recent survey stated that their companies are taking a strategic approach to...

The Cyclescore label is a new standard aimed at promoting the French cycling industry while addressing environmental and societal challenges. Two tags will be available, one for regular bikes and one for e-bikes. – Photo Cyclescore

France introduces consumer-facing ESG label about bicycle...

PARIS, France - French bike organisation Filière Vélo has introduced the 'Cyclescore' label, a new standard aimed at promoting the French cycling...

Thule partners with reTyre for sustainable tyres

Thule partners with reTyre for sustainable tyres

Sustainable tire manufacturer reTyre has formed a new partnership with Thule, a global leader in premium mobility solutions. Celebrated for its...

Phoebe Liu, Chief Branding Officer of Giant Group, accepted the award on behalf of the company. – Photo Giant Group

Giant Group receives prestigious environmental protection award

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As the country's first bicycle manufacturer, Giant Group has been honored with the bronze award at Taiwan's 6th National...

Frog Bikes sales manager for Germany Gerhard Schons (l.) and Trym Fagerhaug, global event and PR manager at reTyre. – Photo Bike Europe

Frog kids bikes launching partner for reTyre

SKI, Norway - As the first pneumatic bicycle tyre manufacturer who claims not to use rubber, reTyre can start mass production of their kids bike...

Giant aims to have the push bike using recycled carbon materials commercially available by Christmas. - Photo Bike Europe

Giant Group debuts recycled carbon technology in concept push bike

FRANKFURT, Germany - Giant Group paid considerable attention to its ESG efforts on its booth at this year's Eurobike. One of the features was the Pre...

By setting up their own production facility in Cologne, igus aims to manufacture 5,000 bikes for the next season. - Photo igus GmbH

igus plastic bicycle enters series production in Germany

COLOGNE, Germany - The former igus:bike of the German plastics specialist has been renamed RCYL ready for market launch. On display at Eurobike, the...

Recycled carbon black (rCB) is a direct product of Schwalbe’s tyre recycling process and replaces fossil-derived industrial carbon black. – Photos Schwalbe

70% of Schwalbe tyres using recycled carbon black

REICHSHOF, Germany - One year after the launch of the Green Marathon, Schwalbe is converting large parts of its existing tyre range to the same...

The new regulation applies to any operator or trader who places commodities including palm oil, coffee and rubber on the EU market. – Photo Schwalbe

New EU rules on tyre imports to prevent deforestation

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Starting in 2025, products and raw materials contributing to deforestation will need to comply with new regulations. Importers...

ZEG has successfully demonstrated sustainability practices at its headquarters in Cologne. – Photo Bike Europe

ZEG encouraging members to seek sustainability certification

COLOGNE, Germany - As the first bicycle industry company in Germany, ZEG has successfully been recertified by European sustainability auditor, EMAS....

Formosa Taffeta presented a series of products made with their carbon fibre including handlebars and forks. – Photo Bike Europe

Formosa Taffeta to expand market position with carbon fibre fabrics

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The introduction of tyre carcasses and anti-puncture fabric made of recycled fishing nets gave Formosa Taffeta a successful...

CKC’s CK-TB7 biomass pedal has been designed specifically for repairability. – Photos Bike Europe

CKC focuses on repairability with biomass pedal

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Formed in 2016, CKC Environmental Technology focuses on using fibre particulate composite materials from the rice farming industry...

The panel discussion during the WBIA sustainability event was hosted by the Taiwan Bicycle Association, TAITRA, Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability and Cycling & Health Tech Industry R&D Center. – Photo WBIA

Bicycle industry kicks-off 'Sustainable Supply Chain Project'

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The international bicycle industry has embraced the initiative of the Taiwan Bicycle Association to agree upon a set of 10...

Circulatory Capital was a lead investor when Rebike raised €24 million to expand into France, the Netherlands and Switzerland. – Photo Rebike

Private equity supporting growth of micromobility's circular future

EDINBURGH, Scotland - A 9-digit private growth-equity fund which has already supported Rebike, Bike Club and Grover in the micromobility sector,...

“The high-end bicycle industry based in Taiwan has an important role in setting future trends,” explained BAS representative and ESG Manager of Giant Group, Charlie Liu Charlie Liu at Taipei Cycle Show.

'Taiwan aims to play an important role in setting future trends in...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The leading topic for the Taiwan bicycle industry has become Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. The industry...

The buzz on the show floor on the first day of Taipei Cycle could not conceal the issues faced by the industry. – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle 2024 confirms tough year ahead for supply chain

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2024 Taipei International Cycle Show will go in the history books as the edition of high hopes, but low expectations. The...

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