Garmin raises outlook despite Outdoor sales dip
The multinational tech company raised its 2026 outlook after record Q2 revenue and operating income, while Outdoor sales slipped 2 percent despite higher profitability.
Woom and Lusso Cloud launch kids’ shoe
Woom and Lusso Cloud have launched a limited-edition kids’ slip-on inspired by Woom’s neon bike collection, extending the children’s bike brand into footwear.
Fishing lifts Shimano H1 as bike sales stall
Fishing tackle growth and foreign-exchange gains offset flat bicycle-component sales, prompting Shimano to raise its full-year revenue forecast.
Headfirst launches modular urban cycling helmet
Headfirst’s €169 Echo Pro combines adaptive fit, EPP impact protection and an automatic brake light for urban cyclists.
Orbea launches foundation for social impact
The new Orbea Foundation formalizes and expands the Basque bike brand’s support for mobility, cycling, social and environmental projects.
Schöffel publishes 2025 sustainability report, advances circularity strategy
The German outdoor and workwear specialist has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, outlining progress on circularity, supply chain responsibility and climate action while preparing science-based emissions targets for SBTi validation.
Uvex Group marks 100 years with €683m in sales
The German safety and sports equipment group is marking its 100th anniversary with 3,000 employees, 49 subsidiaries and annual sales of €683 million.
Thule lifts Q2 profit as organic sales grow
Thule improved second-quarter earnings and margins as organic sales rose across all product areas, led by Active with Kids & Dogs.
Cycling mobility startup raises £2.5m
British cycling technology startup Tyred raised £2.5m to expand its connected bike ownership platform, combining maintenance, repairs, insurance and fleet management into a single digital service.
Oakley’s new Infiniloop eyewear is a limited edition
Oakley has introduced Infiniloop, a limited-edition eyewear design that combines titanium and O-Matter construction with the brand’s Future Genesis storytelling platform.
Kopilot.id strengthens team for growth
Digital emergency ID platform Kopilot.id has added two outdoor industry veterans as it expands partnerships and commercial activities across multiple outdoor and action sports markets.
Mips Q2 sales surge as all categories grow
The Swedish helmet safety technology company delivered strong Q2 growth across Sports, Motorcycle and Safety, while higher volumes and its scalable model lifted operating margins.
Fantic sharpens cycling strategy for global growth
The Italian bike brand is integrating key cycling operations while strengthening the distinct market positioning of Fantic eBikes and Bottecchia as part of a new international growth strategy.
Netherlands plans e-bike helmet rule for minors
The Dutch government plans to introduce a mandatory helmet requirement for e-bike riders under 18 from September 2027 as part of efforts to improve road safety.
Riese & Müller debuts Campus Days event
The German e-bike manufacturer attracted around 600 retailers, industry partners and media representatives to its first Campus Days event at its headquarters in Mühltal.
Washoe County adds Recco helicopter rescue system
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office has equipped its RAVEN helicopter program with Recco’s aerial search-and-rescue technology, extending coverage across the Sierra Nevada.
Sea Otter Europe 2026 expands exhibition
Sea Otter Europe 2026 has nearly sold out its exhibition space, expanded its show floor by 10% and will return to Girona in September with a larger B2B program.
Herrmans revises climate strategy in sustainability report
The bicycle components manufacturer has replaced its carbon neutrality ambition with a science-aligned emissions reduction target, while outlining new circularity, reporting and product initiatives in its 2025 Sustainability Report.
Bike&Co adopts cross-provider leasing service tool
Bike&Co will give affiliated retailers access to Leasing-Check, a new platform designed to simplify workshop and service inquiries for leased bicycles.
Fidlock marks 10 years of Twist system
Fidlock is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Twist magnetic-mechanical bottle mounting system with two limited-edition products, highlighting the evolution of the platform from a bicycle bottle holder into a modular accessory ecosystem.