Lapierre距離脫離Accell Group更近一步
隨Cycles Lapierre計畫脫離目前已宣告破產的母公司Accell Group,求獨立營運,法國第戎商業法院(Commercial Court of Dijon)已正式對Cycles Lapierre啟動司法重組(redressement judiciaire)。該品牌執行長William Perrier對此進展樂觀表示:「我們得到了一個機會,接下來就看我們能否把它轉化成未來。

隨Cycles Lapierre計畫脫離目前已宣告破產的母公司Accell Group,求獨立營運,法國第戎商業法院(Commercial Court of Dijon)已正式對Cycles Lapierre啟動司法重組(redressement judiciaire)。該品牌執行長William Perrier對此進展樂觀表示:「我們得到了一個機會,接下來就看我們能否把它轉化成未來。

Eurobike仍在調整該國際自行車展未來的展會方向。在上週正式公布新規劃前,參展商已先收到Messe Frankfurt寄出的通知信,信中也公布了2027年的展覽日期。

Campagnolo can enter the next phase of reorganisation after receiving a minority stake from the Swiss investment company SPAC SA. The Campagnolo family will retain control and majority ownership. This follows the execution of an investment agreement with Campagnolo's existing quotaholders.

The move back to the June/July time window for Eurobike 2027, as Bike Europe reported last week, was only part of the new show concept Fairnamic developed. CEO Philipp Ferger and show director Matthias Pietsch have now explained what they learned from the previous show and how they implemented that in the 2027 edition. In a new turnaround, "the date and the rhythm of Eurobike had to be reviewed," they said.

With the acquisition of Roxim, Herrmans is strengthening its presence in Taiwan, adding new lighting expertise, R&D capacity and local customer support. For CEO Dan Liljeqvist, the move is not only about chasing market volume, but also about developing the business by becoming faster, smarter and closer to customers.

Swapfiets continued its path towards profitability in 2025, with the Amsterdam-based bicycle subscription company nearly halving its net loss while increasing revenue. CEO Marc de Vries says the company could reach profitability if the current trend continues.

For a while the folding bike category seemed to fade away as segments like eCity, eCargo, eUrban attracted more attention from brands and riders. But e-mobility rarely moves in a straight line. Changes in commuting habits, infrastructure, fuel prices, public transport use and more continue to shape which bike categories gain ground.

The appointment as President of Shimano Europe Group was like coming home for Fabio Takayanagi. At the start of his career at the Japanese component manufacturer in 2006, he was assigned to Shimano Europe, based in the Netherlands. He stayed here for one year to gain experience in the bicycle business. Since then, he has travelled the world for Shimano before coming back to Europe. A brief introduction of this industry insider and his view on the European market.

In 2027, CycleExpo Amsterdam aims to create a major meeting point for OEM producers and buyers of the cycling industry. In an attempt to bring the industry together, the organisers are reaching out to stakeholders to shape the new trade show together.

As FSA Europe celebrates its 25th anniversary, the company reflects on a quarter-century of innovation and partnership within the cycling industry. According to Claudio Marra, Global Vice President of FSA-Vision, the anniversary is an important milestone that underlines the relevance of the European organisation and its long-term commitment to supporting bicycle and e-bike manufacturers with high-quality components and engineering expertise.