Spectrum: The bicycle brands Accell, Canyon, Quality Bicycle Products, Rose, Schindelhauer, Schwalbe, Scott, and Trek have presented a Climate Action Training program designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the industry's global supply chains. The project was led by Shift Cycling Culture, with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) also involved… read more
Spectrum: The e-bike trend continues unabated. This is good news for general health and the environment. Only muscle-powered bicycles or walking are more environmentally friendly modes of transportation. Nevertheless, the carbon footprint of e-bikes is repeatedly criticized. This criticism is addressed by the Zwickau-based manufacturer of… read more
Do you remember the scrappage scheme from 2009? This incentive, also officially known as the environmental bonus, was offered by the German government in the aftermath of the financial crisis to all drivers who replaced their old car with a new one. France now wants to introduce a similar incentive for the purchase of bicycles. €2.500 for a new… read more
