ETRA eesv, Guinardstraat 32, Gent, BelgiumOn these pages you will find the latest news on everything that is going on within ETRA, within the European twowheel business and on all European affairs which concern European twowheel retailers. The news items are broken down into bicycle issues, PTW issues and common issues. “Older” news can be found in the archives.
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ETRA Sustainable2Wheels Event: register now for participation
On Wednesday 18 September 2013, ETRA organises on the esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels the fourth edition of Sustainable 2Wheels. As part of the European Commission’s Mobility week, this event is aimed at showing decision-makers and their staff in European Parliament, Commission, Council and other European institutions, the enormous potential offered by 2Wheels for making…read more
ETRA Sustainable2Wheels Yearbook: call for articles
At Sustainable 2Wheels,on Wednesday 18 September on the Esplanade of the European Parliament in Brussels, ETRA will officially present the first edition of its Sustainable2Wheel Yearbook to European decision-makers and to the European 2Wheel community.
The publication will feature factual and informative articles focusing on different aspects of the contribution of 2Wheels to making…read more
ETRA raises attention for electric 2Wheels in EU electric (car) mobility debate
End of May, electricity concern EDF organised a debate on electric mobility. The initiative was part of the European Green Week and was supported by the European Commission. It consisted of an on-line debate and a live panel discussion in Brussels. The title of the event was: “Electric Mobility, driving the transformation of the city.”
ETRA expressed its regret over the fact…read more
Flo Dammer becomes ETRA’s Business Development Manager
The ETRA-team has recently been expanded and strengthened with a business development manager. Twenty-nine year old German Florian Dammer studied sports management and marketing at the Heidelberg University. He acquired experience in the sports and bicycle sector through working for companies such as KTM Fahrrad, Lowa and Suunto.
Florian Dammer is passionate about sports in general…read more
ELEVEN ORGANISATIONS from across industries and transport modes join forces to drive forward the electrification of surface transport
Alstom, AVERE, CER, ETRA, EURELECTRIC, EUROBAT, Going Electric, Nissan, Polis, UITP, and UNIFE have joined forces by creating a Platform for the Electrification of Surface Transport
The Platform for the Electrification of Surface Transport held its maiden event at the Hotel Renaissance in Brussels.
MEP Gesine Meissner (ALDE, Germany) gave the opening…read more
BOVAG Launches Electric Cycling Team
When purchasing an electric bicycle in one of the approximately 1,000 specialist bicycle shops, members of the trade association BOVAG, consumers can join the Electric Cycling Team. It is headed by former professional cyclist Henk Lubberding. With his team he will participate in various recreational tours and criteriums. Technical support to the team is supplied by the expert…read more
New ETRA Committee
At a meeting in Brussels, end of February, the ETRA Committee for the next three years was assigned. The managers confirmed Erik Oddershede's presidency for another year. Niels Hansen (BOVAG) and Marie-Florence Gagnaud (FNCRM) are the new Vice-Presidents, whereas Benny Mintjens (FederProCycle) is the Treasurer.
The ETRA Committee was very pleased to welcome Stephen Latham…read more
Sustainable2Wheels 2013: save the date and participate
The 3rd edition of Sustainable2Wheels will take place either on Tuesday 17 or Wednesday 18 September. ETRA organises this demonstration event during Mobility Week with a view to making European decision-makers better aware of 2Wheels and to paying more attention to 2Wheels in their policies. Sustainable2Wheels traditionally takes place on the esplanade of the European Parliament in…read more