Analysis of the 2024 ZIV market data: The annual presentation of the most important figures from the bicycle industry is a relief. After difficult years, economic recovery is on the cards; the industry has reduced excess inventory, and the era of discount wars is coming to an end. Here are the most important details from the Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV). The bicycle industry has... read more
ZIV Market Data: As it does every spring, the Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV) presented the data for the previous fiscal year at its business press conference on March 13, 2024. And it shows: The bicycle industry is doing extremely well – as of 2023 – even if the current situation appears less rosy than in the last few years dominated by the coronavirus pandemic... read more
Spektrum: The accident figures recently published by the Federal Statistical Office are more than worrying for us cyclists. The analysis of road accidents in 2018 shows a significant increase in traffic fatalities. Compared to the previous year, the number increased by 16,8%. The ADFC (German Cyclists' Association) is not the only one rightly calling for improved road safety for cyclists... read more
Market: The Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV) recently published figures for the German bicycle market for 2016. It was a difficult 12 months for the industry, primarily due to the bad weather in the first half of the year. The fact that sales nevertheless increased slightly was primarily due to the ongoing e-bike trend. Despite this slight setback, the association remains optimistic about the future... read more
Category 'Infrastructure': Bike Racks for Nordstadt The city of Nuremberg's "Bike Racks for Nordstadt" project was honored in the Infrastructure category. In an online dialogue between citizens, retailers, and the city, the placement of new bike racks in Nordstadt was discussed. By the end of 2016, 155 new bike racks are to be installed where the need arises... read more
