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Last month the government published its long-term Cycling and Walking Investment plan (‘CWIS’) to encourage more people to make short journeys on a bike or on foot. The funding package covers a number of initiatives, including cycling proficiency training for a further 1.3 million children, expanding cycles routes to connect more communities with employment and …

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Exploratory discussions between Accell and Pon have ground to a halt, according to a statement issued by Accell Group yesterday. It said that Pon’s increased non-binding offer, up by €1 from €32 to €33 per share, failed to win both the confidence of Accell Group to continue discussions and the support of its shareholders. Hielke …

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Accell Group has today announced that it has received a “a non-binding, conditional proposal from Pon Holdings to combine Accell Group with its own bicycle activities.” Accell say the announcement has been made in ‘anticipation of market rumours’ and is studying the non-binding 32.72 euro per share (including the proposed 2016 dividend of €0.72) proposal as …

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Industry figures tracking sales of bicycles in Germany show that with 4.05 million bicycles sold in Germany last year, units sold dipped 6.9% compared to 2015. Describing 2016 as a ‘difficult year,’ ZIV, Germany’s industry cycle association, said adverse weather weakened sales in the first half of last year. While stating that the second half …

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A comparison of grants and subsidies offered by European governments to increase electric bike use and reduce pollution sees the UK languishing near the bottom of the table. The December 2016 report from the European Cyclists’ Federation shows the differing levels of financial incentives for e-cycling in a number of countries at both national and …

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AGF, an umbrella organization consisting of several German cycling associations, has issued a shot across the bows at those that tune or otherwise manipulate electric bikes to enable greater speeds or power than the bike is legally set up for. AGF’s remit to discuss ‘common, overarching topics to find strategies and solutions’, according to Two-Wheeler …

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Temple Cycles was set up by Matt Mears just over 3 years ago, selling bicycles designed and built in the UK direct to consumers. Mears started out by restoring vintage bikes to help pay his way through a Mechanical Engineering degree at the University Bristol. On finishing his studies, Mears moved from restoration to designing …

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Avere, the European Association for Electromobility, has issued a reminder to the EU e-bike industry that the “definite application” of the new type approval rules took effect from 1st January 2017 for electric bikes with a (max continuous) rated power of more than 250w, or where the motor continues to provide assistance beyond a 15.5mph …

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Belenos Clean Power, a research subsidiary of the Swatch Group, is working on a new type of battery, initially intended to clean up the automotive industry but with further ambitions in the electric bike, drone and scooter markets. “Diesel is no longer an alternative. The car industry needs electro-mobility more than ever.” Swatch CEO, Nicholas …

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