Around 90% of cyclists who experienced bike theft had locked their bike, a new AlterLock survey has found. Nextscape Inc., who announced AlterLock, took a survey of bike thefts in the UK, Netherlands, and Germany. The subject of the investigation was a total of 1,500 cyclists in these three countries. …
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The Hama Group, from Monheim, Germany, has acquired the majority stake in Messingschlager with retrospective effect from 1st January. “This is the best step in order to take our company further and to position it properly for the next few years,” said Benno Messingschlager, former owner of the Messingschlager GmbH …
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More than 100 bike industry manufacturers have committed to the new Eurobico Order and Preview Show from 24th-26th July on the exhibition grounds in Frankfurt am Main. The new show provides an opportunity for the German manufacturing and retail sector to meet up in a purely trade-centred setting. The idea …
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Gocycle is to set up a new European subsidiary to better serve its growing EU customer base. The Netherlands-based European subsidiary will include localised EU wide fulfilment from a central distribution centre in Germany. The warehouse will stock and distribute Gocycle products and accessories, fulfilling the brand’s orders across the …
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The World Cycling Forum (WCF) has been moved forward to 6th-7th September 2021, the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI), German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) and MMG have decided. By doing so, they aim to give stakeholders from abroad the ability to utilise their time in …
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The 2021 World Cycling Forum (WCF) is set to take place from 9th-10th September, the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) has announced. It will occur during the IAA Mobility Show, from 7th-12th September 2021, at the International Congress Center Munich (ICM). The IAA’s new concept will see …
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VAAST Bikes has signed an agreement with German cycling-specialist retailer Internetstores. Two of VAAST’s key bicycle models, the gravel-ready all-road A/1 bike and the urban U/1, are now stocked at Internetstores’ e-commerce sites. Both VAAST models will be available to order online for delivery in 14 locations across Europe via …
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Bafang is moving its German branch to Hövelhof, near Paderborn/North Rhine-Westphalia, to be in a new, larger location. Until now, the sales department for the DACH region, the technical service department and warehouse had occupied premises with a total floor space of 250m². At the new 650m² + location, however, …
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BikeParka is now being distributed in Germany by Paul Lange & Co. “Renowned for its practical, robust, modern design, which protects bicycles from the elements all year-round, the BikeParka appeals to just about any cyclist and is looking forward to keeping bikes of all shapes and sizes across Europe snug, …
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Continental is now the headline sponsor of Germany’s first gravel challenge Orbit360. The challenge series has 16 routes, one for each state in Germany. The rides range in distance from 212km to 323km, and elevation gain between 730hm to 4,580hm. Entrants can upload their completed ride, which must be finished …
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