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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…
Specialized Ready For Active Promotion at Micromobility Conference and Expo
Randwick, NSW Specialized’s large-scale expansion into the urban bike market will be on full display when Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse hosts the inaugural Micromobility Conference and Expo on 25th and 26th November. The company has confirmed it will be exhibiting at the expo, with a particular emphasis on its commuter bikes and e-bike models. Specialized Product…
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…
Bosch Takes the Brakes Off
Frankfurt, Germany Despite there being plenty of available function rooms at Messe Frankfurt, Bosch chose to hire a more character-filled hall on the other side of the city for its 2023 season launch. Ironically, the bus sent to collect members of the media from Messe Frankfurt (as the showgrounds that now host Eurobike are called)…
Rail Trail Legislation on Track for NSW Upper House
Sydney, NSW Draft legislation to expedite the conversion of disused rail corridors to rail trails, potentially making thousands of kilometres of abandoned railway lines available, is scheduled to be considered by the NSW Upper House on 9th August. Rail Trails Australia has welcomed the draft legislation and is appealing for people to voice their support…
Advanced Approach for Sustainable Revolution
Frankfurt, Germany German bike manufacturer Advanced has thrown down the gauntlet with its claim to have the world’s most sustainable bicycle and production processes. Its Eurobike 2022 display included the first glimpses of its Revolution Reco bike, which it says is the world’s first production injection moulded carbon composite e-bike frame that can be completed…
First Commuting Journey for Rejuvenated Mavic
Frankfurt, Germany Mavic has launched its sporty take on urban commuting, with its Speedcity wheels and helmets. Eurobike 2022 provided the first glimpse of the Speedcity range outside of France. Mavic’s International Product Line Manager, Maxime Brunand, said Speedcity is Mavic’s first foray into the commuting sector and combined a rare level of performance with…
Collaboration to Give Sustainability a Sporting Chance
Frankfurt, Germany An impromptu encounter at a Eurobike 2022 workshop has sown the seeds for greater cooperation between the bike industry and the broader sporting goods industry to boost sustainability. A workshop by the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe, entitled Setting the Scene for a Sustainable Cycling Industry, outlined…
Cycling Infrastructure is Good Business Says Influencer
Sydney, NSW Cycling infrastructure is becoming an economic imperative for businesses and districts, according to long-serving cycling advocate and the City of Sydney’s Manager of Cycling Strategy, Fiona Campbell. Good public cycling infrastructure is vital to attracting businesses to an area, and many businesses are recognising the economic benefits of providing their own end-of-trip facilities.…
Framework Launched to Guide More Rail Trails in NSW
Tumbarumba, NSW A NSW Rail Trail Framework was released by the State Government this week to help expedite the creation of additional trails in NSW. “The framework will expedite the development of rail trails across NSW by clarifying the proposal and approval process, as well as providing guidance for general rail trail operation and maintenance.”…