Bike & eBike – Page 27
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ArticleUS outdoor participation reaches record levels for ninth consecutive year
The US Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and its philanthropic arm, the Outdoor Foundation, released the results of its 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report this week. The report provides outdoor industry members with exclusive participation and activity data that will inform business strategies for the coming year. The report shows that ...
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News briefsSanta Cruz Bikes founder advises Specialized
Source: Specialized Rob Roskopp As US bike supplier Specialized Bicycle Components just confirmed in its in-house newsletter, the California-based company has appointed Rob Roskopp, the founder of MTB forge Santa Cruz Bicycles, to an advisory role. With Roskopp, who founded Santa Cruz Bicycles in 1993 and left ...
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News briefsMichelin soles make their road bike debut
Michelin’s soles are entering the road cycling sector, a two-wheel discipline in which the brand was not yet represented, after MTB, enduro, gravel, downhill and cross-country. The debut of Michelin soles in road cycling has been realized by JV International srl, an Italian company to which Michelin has entrusted the ...
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News briefsSidi sends its dial closure into space with NASA
Source: Sidi Sport Sidi dial system on venous-constriction cuffs worn by astronauts Sidi Sport has joined Crew-8, the eighth operational astronaut mission that SpaceX is conducting for NASA to the International Space Station. Sidi is on board with its dial system, which is used as a closure ...
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ArticlePierer Mobility reports strong Q2, announces realignment of the bicycle division
Pierer Mobility AG released its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, highlighting continued growth across key financial metrics. The company also announced a significant strategic realignment of its bicycle division, reflecting its commitment to streamlining operations and enhancing profitability in the competitive e-mobility market Key financial highlights of ...
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ArticleMore than a trade show: Pitti premieres BECYCLE before start of the Tour de France
On the occasion of the historic start of the Tour de France in Florence, Italy, Pitti Immagine, an organizer of international cultural and trend events, is launching a new event focusing on the cycling industry, culture and lifestyle. BECYCLE, which will take place from June 26-28 at the historic Leopolda ...
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ArticleHighBar Systems completely rethinks bike helmet retention system
Source: HighBar System The first helmets with the new HighBar system have already been worn by Canyon riders in various races. This summer, the German company will launch the first bicycle helmets with the HighBar system on the world market. For several years, a group of well-known ...
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ArticleSurprise drop in FY23 sales at Rotor
Rotor, the Spanish producer of bicycle components, had projected record sales for the full year 2023 but has ended up posting a 20 percent decline in revenues to €17.5 million, according to CMDsport. The company is now projecting a reversal of the reversal for the current year, hoping to achieve ...
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ArticleA growing market for cycling apparel
Technavio, the consultancy and market-research firm, is forecasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.02 percent, to a value of $1.81 billion, in the worldwide market for cycling apparel over the next four years, from now to 2028. The firm is defining cycling apparel as “shoes, pants, jerseys, shorts, ...
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ArticleBianchi opens new factory, new CEO since start of the year
Source: Bianchi The new Bianchi headquarter in Treviglio was officially inaugurated on June 4, 2024 Italian bicycle manufacturer Bianchi officially opened a new factory on June 4. The factory is located in the same building in Via delle Battaglie in Treviglio, where Bianchi has had its headquarters ...
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News briefsCanyon Bicycles opens test center near Madrid
Canyon Bicycles has opened a test and community center in Tres Cantos, on the northern outskirts of Madrid. It is the first Canyon Factory Service (CFS) in Spain and the fifth worldwide. The location offers repair services, for both minor repairs and annual servicing, as well as bike advice direct ...
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News briefsEU bike trade down in FY23
The EU’s exports of electric and standard bicycles together declined by 10 percent in value year-on-year over the course of 2023, amounting to €1.03 billion. The decline in imports was more than twice as steep, at 21 percent, to a total of €1.98 billion. So reports the EU’s statistical office, ...
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News briefsLabel Collective launches inaugural cycling apparel collection
Label Collective, or simply Label, a new activewear brand focused on cycling, is introducing its first cycling apparel range, dubbed the Connection Collection. The name emphasizes that the brand aims to connect riders of all abilities as a community. The collection comprises jerseys and long-sleeve jerseys, bibs, gilets and a ...
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News briefsRibble Cycles has a new CEO
Historic British cycle maker Ribble Cycles has announced the appointment of Sean Hastings as its new CEO, effective July 1. He takes over the role from Andy Smallwood, who served as Ribble’s CEO since 2017. Hastings has extensive experience across brand, product and retail. He joins Ribble from B2C Group. ...
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News briefsEurobike Festival Days for consumers in Frankfurt on July 6-7
Frankfurt is once again all about bicycles at the third consecutive Eurobike in the city. With 1,900 exhibitors in four halls on eight levels, 150,000 square meters of total space, an even longer test track with a gigantic range of tests, huge demo and hands-on areas, show stages and a ...
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ArticleUSWE with 49% organic growth in Q4, annual sales surpassing SEK 100m
The organic net sales of USWE Sports AB, the Swedish parent company of USWE, Void Cycling and Giant Loop, increased by 49 percent in Q4 (January to March) compared to the same period last year. According to the company, this growth was primarily driven by increased sales to wholesalers and ...
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News briefsNew Head of Sustainability at Riese & Müller
Source: Riese & Müller Sarah-Helene Sowa Sarah-Helene Sowa has been named Head of Sustainability at German e- and cargo-bike manufacturer Riese & Müller, effective May 1, 2024. She reports directly to Managing Director Dr. Sandra Wolf and is part of the management team. Sowa’s tasks focus on ...
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News briefsBritish Cycling publishes first sustainability strategy
Cycling association British Cycling, established in 1959, has published its first long-term sustainability strategy, which sets out an ambitious target to achieve net zero cycling by 2035 and halve its carbon emissions by 2030. The strategy, developed with the support of renowned sustainability consultancy Think Beyond and input from across ...
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News briefsLeatt expands with new sales and brand manager appointments in Europe
Leatt, South African manufacturer of off-road protective equipment for motorized and non-motorized two-wheelers, has appointed Kim Thalén and Maciej Gąsior as Sales and Brand Managers across the European regions. Thalén will take on the role for the Nordic and Baltic countries, while Gąsior will be responsible for Eastern Europe. This ...
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News briefsMips almost universally adopted by World Tour teams
Swedish helmet safety technology provider Mips AB announced that its technology is being widely adopted by World Tour cycling teams. In 2024, 87 percent of women’s teams and 83 percent of men’s teams have opted for helmets with the Mips safety system, representing a clear commitment to athlete safety. “This ...
