All Cycling Industries Europe articles
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News briefsShimano launches industry call on mechanic shortage
The cycling supplier seeks evidence from across the sector to assess labor shortages in skilled bike maintenance.
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ArticleCIE CEO Kevin Mayne to retire later this year
Kevin Mayne, founding CEO and not only “the voice” of the Brussels-based trade and industry association Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), but here and there also of the entire bicycle industry, has announced his retirement this year. Mayne is considered one of the most visible political figures in the cycling industry. ...
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ArticleStart of Eurobike 2023: Global bicycle industry remains optimistic
After moving from one high to the next during and right after the pandemic, the bicycle industry recently returned to a more normal pace. But at the opening of Eurobike 2023, the bicycle industry – represented by international experts at the official business press conference – is highly optimistic in ...
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News briefsEuropean Parliament calls for an EU Cycling Strategy
The European Parliament has adopted a Resolution calling for an EU cycling strategy. The Resolution on developing an EU Cycling Strategy tasks the European Commission with doubling the number of kilometers cycled in Europe by 2030. Whilst legally non-binding, it is a key document to shape future policy priorities and ...
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ArticleReduced VAT on bicycles and e-bikes soon possible in the EU
On Dec. 7, the Council of the EU reached an agreement on updated rules for VAT rates. Under the new rules, member states will be able to apply reduced VAT rates to the supply, rental and repair of bicycles - “including electric bicycles.” Conebi, the European umbrella organization for national ...
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News briefsEuropean bike sales to jump 47% by 2030
A new forecast from CIE (Cycling Industries Europe), CONEBI (Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry) and ECF (European Cyclists’ Federation), three industry groups based in Brussels, has predicted that Europeans will buy an extra 10 million bicycles per year by 2030. This would represent an increase of 47 percent as ...
