Posts by Scott Green
How’s Business – A Berlin Special
Berlin, Germany Germany continues to be the biggest market for bicycles in the European Union and e-bikes are steadily growing towards claiming 50% of its total unit sales. However, it doesn’t take much searching in the nation’s capital, Berlin, to find examples that buck the trend completely. While major city commuting and e-bikes appear to…
Schrader Unveils Tyre Pressure Monitor for Bikes
Frankfurt, Germany Schrader, the German company responsible for the pneumatic tyre valves on virtually every car in the world and many of its bicycles, has turned its attention to developing tyre pressure monitors for e-mobility. The Munich-based firm used Eurobike 2022 to effectively unveil its AIRsistant system, although it is already working with a number…
LeBron James Investment Boosts Canyon’s US Ambitions
Koblenz, Germany Basketball superstar LeBron James has stepped up his status as one of the world’s most high-profile cycling advocates, with his ventures company investing US$30 million (A$42.9 million) in rising German bike company Canyon. A leading direct-to-consumer manufacturer of premium bikes, Canyon last month announced a strategic equity investment led by LRMR Ventures –…
Two More E-Bike Ventures for Porsche
Ottobrunn, Germany German performance car manufacturer Porsche has further escalated its involvement in the bicycle industry, launching two ventures his month as it seeks to launch a new generation of Porsche electric bikes from the middle of this decade. It has partnered with Dutch company Ponooc Investment B.V. to create Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, based…
SiDI Bought by Italian Investment Corporation
Maser, Italy Italian investment holdings company Italmobiliare last month purchased prized cycling and motorcycling footwear company SiDI Sport. The purchase of the 62-year-old Italian company is the latest in Italmobilaire’s strategy to invest in companies with “major innovative Made in Italy brands”. “SiDI Sport is an Italian success story as its founder, Dino Signori, has…
Nominations Open for Cycling Luminaries Awards
Sydney, NSW Nominations for the 2022 Cycling Luminaries Awards opened this week to celebrate the people, places and programs that get people riding bikes in Australia. This year’s award winners will be announced at a gala dinner at Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on 25th November, as part of the inaugural Australian Micromobility Conference, an event…
‘SUVs’ Bringing New e-Bike Audience
Frankfurt, Germany E-Bike ‘SUVs’ are emerging as the most important e-bike sectors to attract newcomers to cycling, according to industry leaders at a Eurobike workshop. Authorities speaking at the e-Bike: A Game Changer workshop said these ‘sports utility’ e-bikes, combining the sportiness and youth appeal of e-MTBs with practical features more typically seen on urban…
Europe Leaders Turning to Bike Industry for Solutions
Frankfurt, Germany The European bike industry is enjoying unprecedented prominence and relevance among the continent’s top decision makers as, for the first time, the bike sector is being viewed as a central solution to environmental, energy supply and social crisis ,according to Cycling Industries Europe CEO Kevin Mayne. Speaking at a Eurobike 2022 industry leaders…
Eurobike Reflects Maturity of Kids Bike Market
Frankfurt, Germany Ah, kids bikes … they’re growing up so fast. The children’s cycling market is steadily maturing and Eurobike 2022 was thrilling confirmation of its evolution in many directions. Multiple brands of electric balance bikes, mini cargobikes, cycles made entirely from recycled materials and increasingly protective, lightweight and easy-to-use child seats; in many ways…
Thule Adds New Childs Seat and Trailer Options
~ Sponsored Content ~ Thule has built one of the biggest product portfolios for active parents to enjoy life and take their kids along for the ride. From running strollers to hiking baby carriers, to bike child seats and bike trailers, Thule’s range is continuing to evolve and has been expanded by the new the…