Analysis of the ZIV Market Data 2024: The annual presentation of the most important figures from the bicycle industry is a welcome relief. After difficult years, economic recovery is underway; the industry has reduced excess inventory, and the era of price wars is drawing to a close. Here is the most important information from the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV). The bicycle industry has… read more
ZIV Market Data: As every spring, the German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV) presented the data for the previous fiscal year at its economic press conference on March 13, 2024. The data shows that the bicycle industry is doing exceptionally well – as of 2023 – even if the current situation appears less rosy than in recent years dominated by the coronavirus pandemic… read more
Spectrum: The recently published accident figures from 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 has risen by 16,8%. The ADFC (General German Bicycle Club) is rightly calling for improved road safety for cyclists… read more
Market: The German Bicycle Industry Association (ZIV) recently published figures for the German bicycle market in 2016. The first half of the year was a difficult year for the industry, primarily due to poor weather. The slight increase in sales was mainly attributable to the continued e-bike trend. Despite this minor setback, the association is optimistic about the future… read more
Category 'Infrastructure': Bicycle Racks for the North City District. The City of Nuremberg's "Bicycle Racks for the North City District" project received an award in the infrastructure category. The placement of new bicycle racks in the North City district was discussed in an online dialogue between citizens, retailers, and the city. 155 new bicycle racks are to be installed by the end of 2016 – wherever the need is greatest… read more
