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January 9, 2023
Porsche eBike Performance begins recruitment drive
Porsche eBike Performance GmbH has begun 2023 just as the wider Porsche business moved in 2022. With regards to eBikes; at a significant pace. Now formally established as a business unit, the organisation is expanding. That means new hires, to build out on the organisational capabilities, and enhance capacity. Cycling...
January 2, 2023
Swiss Startup URB-X Is Developing Elevated Bike Paths For European Cities
In many European towns and cities, efforts are being made to make roads and thoroughfares more bicycle-friendly in an effort to entice citizens away from driving and toward riding. Unfortunately, space is frequently an issue. A solution from Switzerland may be able to alleviate the issue of the frequently congested space...
December 30, 2022
Trek ranks high for trademark oppositions
Trek has opposed more than 400 applications for trademarks the company felt came too close to its turf, earning it the #4 spot on a list of prolific opposers, just behind Apple, Inc. and ahead of brands like Nike and Red Bull. Trek has opposed applications from a tent brand...
December 29, 2022
Parents of girls in fatal e-bike crash settle with each other; Rad Power files cross-complaint
A Los Angeles judge has approved a $1.5 million settlement between the parents of a 12-year-old girl who died following an e-bike crash and the parents of the 11-year-old girl who was piloting the bike. The e-bike's maker, Rad Power Bikes, opposed the settlement and has filed a cross-complaint against...
December 26, 2022
Peloton to offer refurbished bikes at discounted prices
Peloton Interactive Inc (PTON.O) is offering refurbished bikes across the continental U.S. and Canada at a discount of up to $500 over new bikes, the company said on Monday. The program, called Peloton Certified Refurbished, will provide models priced at $1,145 and $1,995 with the same 12 month warranty provided...
December 21, 2022
Confirmed: Italy to host Tour de France Grand Départ in 2024
Italy will host the first three stages of the Tour de France in 2024, organisers ASO confirmed. The 111th edition of the race will start on the other side of the Alps for the first time in its history, on 29 June 2024, with stages from Florence to Rimini, Cesenatico to...
December 20, 2022
CPSC ‘urges’ e-bike importers and manufacturers to comply with UL standards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission urged manufacturers and importers of e-bikes and other micromobility devices to comply with relevant safety standards, including UL's 2849 standard. The CPSC said it sent the letter to more than 2,000 manufacturers and importers on Monday. Bicycle Retailer
December 19, 2022
Fallout from the Pandemic Bike Boom
A month after lockdowns had them wondering about their future in the spring of 2020, they suddenly couldn’t keep up with demand. For a year and a half, staff worked overtime as Americans rolled out their dusty steads or bought new ones. A 50 percent increase in riding, plus supply...
December 19, 2022
Peloton Promises to Crack Down on Explicit Spam Accounts
The home-fitness streamer Peloton Interactive Inc. has promised to crack down on spam accounts featuring explicit images in their user display fields. The statement said that such images directly violate the company’s terms of service, and that it’s working to block the accounts. Bloomberg
December 15, 2022
Cycling Innovation Accelerator: Unique support for start-ups and innovators
A team of seasoned industry experts is offering their combined knowledge, expertise, and guidance – launching Cycling Innovation Accelerator (C.I.A.) – offering unique support for start-ups and innovations in the bike world, accelerating the success of strong ideas. The C.I.A. is looking for fresh founders, start-ups, ingenious minds and small...