All Bike & eBike articles – Page 34
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News briefsStaff changes at POC for DACH region
Maximilian Werda is the new online account manager for the DACH region at POC, the Swedish winter and cycling specialist for helmets, goggles, clothing and protective equipment, effective Sep. 1, 2022. He is now responsible for the further development of the strategically most important e-tailers in the DACH region from ...
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ArticleExports up and projects underway at Spain’s Capri Bikes
Seeing its exports expand from 40 to 60 percent of sales over the past half-year, Capri Bikes is raising its projection for annual revenues from €1.76 to €2.2 million, according to CMDsport. This would raise the total sold of its 1970s-themed bikes from last year’s 5,000 to 7,000. Last year ...
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ArticleNext VELOBerlin confirmed for May 6-7, 2023
In addition to the diverse exhibitions with the latest innovations and trends in the bicycle and mobility industry in an old aircraft hangar and a partly covered outdoor area, the end consumer bicycle festival VELOBerlin 2023 will once again feature extensive test tracks as well as an extensive stage and ...
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News briefsAndalusian bike chain benefits from tourism
BikePhilosophy, with stores in Marbella, Málaga and Vélez-Málaga, enjoyed a year-on-year rise in sales of 30 percent in the third quarter, according to CMDsport. The Spanish retailer’s first quarter fell short of expectations, with a rise of 9 percent, but business has picked up since July, resulting in a rise ...
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News briefsAdvisor to Specialized takes charge of its marketing
Specialized has hired David Schriber to be its chief marketing officer. Schriber has been working with the components company as an advisor and has been, in the words of CEO Scott Maguire, a “friend of our brand for over a decade.” Schriber had been the chief marketing and revenue officer ...
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News briefsPrimus offers new tools for coffee and cooking with new Feed Zone collection
Primus, the Swedish cooking accessories brand, is equipping cyclists (and outdoorers) with everything they need to cook high-quality meals with its new Feed Zone collection. Highlights include a compact stove, a coffee and tea press, and a double-walled steel mug. The entire Feed Zone system stores in a roll-top bag ...
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ArticleYamaha launches first e-bikes under own name on European market
For a long time, pedelec pioneer Yamaha had maintained a low profile when it came to e-bikes to be sold in the Western world. It took (too) long to develop drive units and the associated service specifically tailored to the European market. Now, however, things are suddenly happening at a ...
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ArticleNew PBG production facility in Lithuania on schedule
After the grand opening of German Kalkhoff Werke GmbH’s plant in September (production of Kalkhoff and Focus e-bikes already started in March), there were questions as to whether Kalkhoff’s Dutch parent company, Pon Bike Group (PBG), would be able to open its third European production facility in Lithuania in 2024 ...
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News briefsNew owners are reportedly reducing staff at Pearl Izumi
United Sports Brands (USB), which acquired cycling apparel brand Pearl Izumi from Shimano in May, is reportedly cutting the brand’s staff. According to the trade publication Bicycle Retailer and Industry News (BRAIN), several sources have suggested that there have been layoffs in multiple departments in recent weeks. Meanwhile, some Pearl ...
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News briefsSea Otter Europe 2022 sees record attendance
The sixth edition of the Sea Otter Europe Costa Brava - Girona Bike Show, on Sept. 23-25, saw record attendance of 57,000 visitors, far exceeding the organizers’ forecasts, and was described as “the most popular Sea Otter Europe ever.” The focus of this year’s show was on urban mobility. More ...
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News briefsNumber of visitors at Italian Bike Festival exceed expectations
The fifth edition of the Italian Bike Festival (IBF), which took place at the Misano World Circuit in Italy on Sept. 9-11, welcomed more than 42,000 visitors, well beyond the expected 30,000. The three-day event, organized by Milan-based Taking Off, hosted 500 brands from over 300 international firms in its ...
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ArticleMost Brits plan to drive less and cycle more, new survey shows
Interesting insights from the island: The Britains are changing their mobility behavior.
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News briefs2027 UCI Cycling World Championships to be held in France’s Haute-Savoie
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has confirmed the French department of Haute-Savoie as the host of the 2027 Cycling World Championships. The decision was made at the 191st edition of the governing body’s congress in Wollongong, Australia, held alongside the Road World Championships (Sept. 18-25). It will be the second ...
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News briefsSmith promotes Rob Retzlaff to global VP of sales
Source: Smith The U.S. goggle and helmets brand Smith has promoted its long-term employee Rob Retzlaff to global vice president of sales. Retzlaff has been with the company since 1999, holding such positions as Canadian marketing manager and national sales manager for Canada. In 2008, Retzlaff was ...
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News briefsSpoon Group raises £740,000
Spoon Group, the bespoke bike company that owns the WyndyMilla and Spoons Customs brands as well as custom paint shop Gun Control Paint, has closed a financing round worth £740,000 (€845,575). A private round that brought in nearly £300,000 in new investment was followed by funding from long-term debt partner ...
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News briefsAdidas to sell new breast cancer awareness items
Source: Adidas For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in October, Adidas will be introducing an extended breast cancer awareness collection, with running, hiking and mountain biking footwear and apparel in the Terrex and Five Ten collections. According to a company release, the collection’s focus on functional outdoor footwear ...
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ArticlePaul Lange management expands with third-generation family member
Source: Paul Lange & Co. Paul-César Lange Stuttgart-based bicycle wholesaler and importer Paul Lange & Co OHG has filled the newly created position of chief strategy officer (CSO) with Paul-César Lange, who will be responsible for strategic direction in his new role with immediate effect. He will ...
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ArticlePortugal’s two-wheeler export volume grows 38 percent in the first 7 months
According to the Portuguese Bicycle Industry Association ABIMOTA, Portugal has achieved a production growth of 38 percent in the first seven months of the current year 2022 (and compared to the same period in 2021). These figures, which have also been confirmed by the European Union’s statistical office Eurostat, make ...
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News briefs6th Mountain Bike Congress in Saalbach Hinterglemm
Sustainability and infrastructure are the focal points of the 6th Mountain Bike Congress at the Tourism Office in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria, from Oct. 4 to 6. Spread over three days, participants are offered discussions, workshops, activities and lectures on mountain biking (all in German). A new feature this year is ...
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News briefsPierer Industrie AG acquires majority stake in Syntace
Austrian-based Pierer Industrie AG has acquired an unnamed majority stake in renowned German bicycle component manufacturer Syntace GmbH. No details of the purchase price were disclosed. Syntace develops and produces a wide range of high-quality lightweight products from wheels to hubs, handlebars, seat posts and pedals. The high-quality MTB niche ...
