TAIPEI, Taiwan - The long-term outlook for e-bike and bicycle sales are regarded by many as very positive, but on the short term the industry first will have to deal with the challenging market conditions in 2023. Despite all promising expectations these worries can't be neglected.
ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - The Shift Cycling Culture initiative motivated the industry to start talking about sustainability. In the meantime a long list of CEOs and company owners signed the industry-wide climate commitment. "Also the bicycle industry has a responsibility to cut CO2 emissions," says Erik Bronsvoort, director of Shift Cycling Culture.
SAALFELD, Germany - The issue of recycling frames is high on the circular agenda to make the bicycle industry more sustainable. V Frames makes it possible thanks to its carbon composite material in combination with a high level of robotization. MD Michael Mueller on how this could change the bicycle industry.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan – Giant took the lead to get Taiwan’s industry ready for the future and initiated the Bicycle Alliance for Sustainability. The initiative has set clear goals for 2023, but what comes after that and what will be the impact on the supply chain? Giant Group CEO Bonnie Tu explains.
DARMSTADT, Germany - Riese & Müller has a clear vision in mind; to become the most sustainable e-bike company. Transparency in the supply chain is a prominent topic on the German manufacturers’ agenda. In this video CEO Dr. Sandra Wolf explains this ongoing and long-term process, and the steps taken to drive it forward every year.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Following a 2-year hiatus, the Copenhagen Bike Show opened its doors again last weekend making it one of the first cycling shows this year in Europe. Now corona restrictions are being lifted in a growing number of countries, more shows are expected to follow soon. So, does Denmark live up to its promise as a high potential market?
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The corona crisis resulted in a rollercoaster situation for industry and retail. Bosch eBike Systems CEO Claus Fleischer and CONEBI chairman Erhard Buchel explain what impact this had on for the industry and how they are preparing for 2021 in this Market Day Europe video.
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands – In Germany, the market also got overheated soon after the shops opened again. That was not a surprise. Since 2015 the e-bike market has expanded by double digits year after year. Messingschlager General Manager Dennis Schömburg and Ernst Brust, Chairman of the German industry organization ZIV give their insights on the impact on the market.
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