TAIPEI, Taiwan (21 March 2000)¯"We can talk about 'one China' as long as it is not a principle," the victorious candidate, Chen Shui-bian, ...

HANNOVER, Germany (3 March 2000)--At this year's iF Design Award 2000 in Hannover, Germany, SRAM entered its 9.0 Rear derailleur, 9.0sl Halfpipe shifter ...

MUNICH, Germany (17 February 2000)--On 8 February Swiss functional (under)wear and bikewear supplier Odlo International AG acquired the German ...

ROME, Italy--In mid-December the Major Rutelli of Rome unveiled the city's most electric vehicle project up to date: a fleet of 400 rental e-scooters ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium (13 January 2000) -- During the EBMA meeting on 14 January Cycleurope is expected to announce its withdrawal from the latest dumping ...

VEENENDAAL, Netherlands (14 January 2000) -- On 14 January the management of Axa Stenman Industries NV announced that they are negotiating the takeover ...

TAIPEI, Taiwan--According to the organizers of the Taipei Cycle Show, the 2000 edition will feature over 600 exhibitors, a record. Among the activities ...

MADRID, Spain - In line with all market expectations, the production volume of the bicycle industry in Spain decreased by 34.7% last September compared with 2022. This major decline can be regarded as a correction on the COVID related boom. Production and sales volumes are still above 2019 levels.

NOTWILL, Switzerland - The annual Swiss bicycle industry meeting at InfoTech centered this year around the panel discussion with industry leaders. The huge inventory, especially at retailers, worries people on all levels in the industry.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The adoption of the e-bike has shown a mixed pattern in Europe. In some countries people were more open to this innovation in cycling than in others, but the overall trend shows the e-bike continues to gain momentum.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycle logistics and the use of cargo bikes in general is expanding rapidly throughout the EU and beyond. The industry consortium City Changer Cargo Bike (CCCB) forecasts an annual growth of around 60% per year up to 2030.

PARIS, France - This July the French Parliament voted in some new measures to promote more sustainable and active mobility in the country. In what should be a boost to the bicycle sector, French nationals now have access to several financial aids to help them purchase an e-bike.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Bicycles give answers to many pressing questions, be it in terms of public health or concerning environment. Nonetheless it still is hard to navigate towards modern mobility. And the reasons are not as evident as they may seem.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Eight of Europe's main e-scooter operators, including Lime, Voi and Bolt, have joined forces to form a new coalition, Micro-Mobility for Europe (MMfE). The coalition aims to contribute to the development of a coherent policy framework for micromobility solutions.

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Massive demand for e-bikes and bicycles in combination with production interruptions disrupted the market in 2020. The impact on disturbed supplies for Shimano components of this Covid-19 driven market situation will not be over this year as Shimano Europe president Marc van Rooij explains.

WARSAW, Poland - Since production relocation is on the agenda in the e-bike industry, multiple clusters in Eastern Europe have been in the spotlight. Over the past few years some large facilities have been opened, but we have also seen smaller projects successfully investing in the booming e-bike and bicycle market. In the case of Ecoride the anti-dumping duties were the main reason to open-up a factory in Poland, while Atelierele Pegas is a Romanian initiative with the potential to expand into the micro-mobility market.

COLOGNE, Germany - "I'm a little bit nervous for 2021, but 2020 was ok," was the summary of Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft eG (ZEG) chairman Georg Honkomp as this year's extended dealer show event came to an end. In a year like no other, how is the German bicycle cooperative anticipating future developments?

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Data from Cambodia's customs department indicate that the country exported 1.1 million bicycles to the European Union in the first half of this year. The bicycle exports were valued at €205 million between January and July.

PARIS, France - The French bicycle market has recorded huge growth since May 11th, the date that lockdown ended in France, a recent study on bicycle use shows. Sales increased by 117% between May 12th and June 12th, according to the French Union Sport & Cycle organisation. Even though bicycle inventories are running low, the French government is increasing its financial support for cycling.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Is the buzz surrounding shared micromobility overwhelming its real-world potential? The business model has gained tremendous attention recently, as interest builds and new investment dollars flood into the space.