All Bike & eBike articles – Page 87
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ArticleOpen letter from German Bicycle Industry Association against complete shutdown
In an open letter, the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV), the national lobby and service provider for the German and international bicycle industry, has written to the German government opposing a complete shutdown of the economy as a measure against the Corona pandemic. While ZIV fully recognizes the need for ...
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ArticleBritish Cycling saw extreme surge in popularity of biking in 2020
With figures released from The Active Lives Children and Young People survey showing that over 1.4 million more children took up the opportunity to cycle in 2020, British Cycling, the UCI-recognized national governing body for cycling, has described this as a “milestone” in its campaign to help young people lead ...
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News briefsSchöffel launches digital brand experience for retailers
Schöffel has opened a “Digital Brand Space,” making its entire brand world a virtual experience. The German outdoor company’s retail partners can enter the digital, three-dimensional space at any time and from anywhere in the world and access information and photo and video material from the Schöffel collections. The brand ...
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New international sales director at Protective
Source: Protective Jörg Kazubek Jörg Kazubek took over the position of international sales director at German cycling apparel brand Protective. Kazubek looks back on more than 30 years of experience in the industry as well as in sales. During his 14 years at Thaler Sports, he worked ...
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News briefsAntonio Dus is the new CEO of Cicli Pinarello
Source: Pinarello Antonio Dus After heading Tecnica Group for the past five years, Antonio Dus has now been named the new global CEO of Cicli Pinarello. He has a financial stake in the high-end bicycle brand, which came under L Catterton’s control, the LVMH-backed private equity firm, ...
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ArticleBike stocks 2020: Corona gives the bicycle industry a turbo boost
Same same but different – 2020 has been a real rollercoaster. Not only for the world economy but for each individual: Corona set the course. 2020 saw the most extreme stock market movements ever. What it finally taught us above all: whether economic, trade or other wars, political crises or ...
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ArticleE-bike start-up Angell launches communication across U.K. and Europe
Angell, a French brand founded in 2018 that claims to make the world’s lightest electric bike (<16kg), has appointed the London office of Purple PR to handle all communications in the U.K. and Europe. Purple will oversee launches, influencers, events and partnerships throughout these markets. Source: Angell Angell ...
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ArticleWho are the winners of the Corona summer?
The outdoor industry and tourism associations weathered the first Corona summer quite well. Some hiking and biking equipment suppliers were even able to record double-digit growth rates compared to the previous year. However, things are now looking rather bleak for the first few months of the coming year.
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SunGod supports GB Snowsport, POW U.K. and Canyon DHB cycling team
SunGod, a DTC eyewear brand launched in 2013 on crowdfunding site Indiegogo by Zoe Armstrong and Ali Watkiss from London, has announced that it will be supporting the next generation of British snowsports athletes as the official eyewear partner of GB Snowsport. Just a few weeks ago, the young brand ...
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Taichung Bike Week announces dates for 2021 show
The next edition of the Taichung Bike Week will be held from Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, 2021. The 2020 event was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The show will take place at three Taichung hotels, The Splendor, The Tempus, and The Evergreen. The Taichung Bike Week is open ...
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Vaude film documentary wins Cannes Corporate Movies & TV Awards (Full Video)
With the film “Eis und Palmen” (Ice & Palms), a documentary about the unusual crossing of the Alps by two friends by bike and ski, German outdoor brand Vaude has convinced the international jury of the Cannes Corporate Movies & TV Awards 2020. The production team received the Silver Dolphin ...
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Canyon temporarily pauses shipments to the U.K.
Canyon Bicycles has announced that it will not ship orders to the U.K. from Dec. 19 until Jan. 11 in connection with Brexit transition and due to the “uncertainty and potential bottlenecks at the border.” The company is currently modifying its processes in order to comply with new legislation as ...
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French retail chain Monoprix to offer bicycle products and repair tools
Monoprix, part of Casino Group, is planning to offer products for urban mobility at its downtown stores. A pilot of “La Station,” the name that was chosen for this new area of the store, has been set at the Monoprix store in Paris Montparnasse. This particular store was recently reopened ...
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German Bicycle Industry Association donates to Cycling without Age
The German Bicycle Industry Association (Zweirad-Industrie-Verband, ZIV), the national interest group and service provider of the German and international bicycle industry, has decided to support the German branch of the non-profit association “Cycling without Age” for the second time after 2016 with its annual charity campaign. ZIV’s choice for Cycling ...
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Bianchi unveils all-carbon gravel bike
Bianchi has introduced the Arcadex, a new all-carbon gravel bike that is said to combine off-road capability with speed, ideally designed for extended gravel excursions and bikepacking. The name of the bike takes inspiration from Arcadia, the region of Greek myth that is tied to a vision of harmony with ...
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HumanForest raises €1.4 million via crowdfunding
HumanForest, the British e-bike sharing start-up, has completed its crowdfunding campaign and raised around €1.4 million. Support came from 523 investors via Crowdcube. Founded in 2019, HumanForest aims to offer sustainable micro-mobility to a host of global cities, starting with London in spring 2021. The company successfully ran a trial ...
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Major burglary at Specialized headquarters
The headquarters of Specialized Bicycle Components in Morgan Hill, California, was hit by a daytime break-in and robbery on Sunday, Dec. 13. According to reports in The Mercury News, the thieves stole 18 high-value bicycles worth more than $160,000 in total. Police officers were called at about 4:35 pm by ...
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Yuba appoints Pat Cunnane as president and global COO
Yuba Bicycles, headquartered in Cotati, California, has named Pat Cunnane as president of North American operations and chief operating officer of the company’s global business. Both positions are new for the company. Cunnane has been working in the bicycle industry for decades in executive positions. He has served for nearly ...
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Accell names Epco Vlugt director for Benelux and Denmark
Accell Group has appointed Epco Vlugt as the new regional director of Accell Benelux and Denmark, effective Feb. 1, 2021. He will take over from Sten van der Ham, who is leaving the organization. Vlugt is the current managing director of Vélosophy, part of the Accell Group.
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A new U.K. alliance for sustainable transport
Nine groups have joined forces in the U.K. to launch the Sustainable Transport Alliance, a new partnership that will work to promote sustainable mobility. The Sustainable Transport Alliance has been established by: Bus Users UK; the Campaign for Better Transport; Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK); the Community Rail Network; the Community ...
