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Sharp increase of racing bike sales in the NetherlandsA growing number of Dutch cyclists choose a racing bicycle. Sales have gone up from 13,000 in 2004 to 30,000 in 2009 and further growth is expected. The trade association BOVAG and market research specialist GfK expect sales to attend 36,000 this year. Maurice Manders, manager of BOVAG Tweewheel companies has an explanation for the increasing popularity of “sporty” cycling: “It fits… read more ACEM calls for common strategy to overcome the crisis
The financial and economic crisis, which hit public finances, businesses, employment and households, took a heavy toll on the motorcycle industry in Europe as well. Registrations of Powered Two-Wheelers (PTWs) plunged in the final quarter of 2008, and for 2009, a drop in the range of -25% was recorded. During its yearly conference held on 28 January ACEM, the European association of… read more EP hears European Transport Commissioner-designate Siim Kallas, devoted cyclist
In his three-hour hearing before the European Parliament's Transport Committee, Commissioner-designate Siim Kallas set out his plans for a sustainable European transport policy that "truly benefits citizens and businesses". MEPs questioned him on the transport sector's greenhouse gas emissions, passenger rights, rail liberalisation and the use of "body-scanners" for airline security… read more The Copenhagen Wheel
It looks like an ordinary bicycle wheel with an oversized center. But packed inside the sleek, bright red hub is a veritable Swiss army knife's worth of electronic gadgets and novel functions. The Copenhagen Wheel, designed by researchers at MIT's Senseable City Lab, will be presented at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change on December 15, 2009 before heads of state and mayors… read more COLIBI & COLIPED present Industry & Market Profile
The European Bicycle Industry & Market Profile is an economic study carried out by COLIBI, representing the European Bicycle Industry and COLIPED, the Association of the European Two-Wheeler Parts' & Accessories' Industry. The document gives an overview of the European bicycle industry’s activities (production and employment), relevant market data (sales) and highlights the… read more More news
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