Changing the world: That was the focus not only at the World Economic Forum in Davos last Monday and Tuesday, January 16 and 17, but also on a smaller scale at InfoTech in Nottwil.

Black Friday is not only this year a good opportunity to stock up on a new bike or e-bike. The warehouses at the dealers are now well filled again in many places and the sellers are much more relaxed than in the spring, when the big rush prevails.

Compared to the two previous years with strong sales, the bike trade was able to increase again in the first half of 2022. E-bike imports rose by 5.6 percent, and those of bicycles by 9.3 percent. Exports also increased for e-bikes. Only in the case of bicycle exports did...

Velosuisse, the association of Swiss bicycle and bicycle parts suppliers, has added Radiate Engineering and Design AG as another reputable bicycle development company.

Velosuisse, the association of Swiss bicycle and bicycle parts suppliers, has received a welcome addition. With Specialized and myStromer, two renowned, internationally active companies with Swiss business headquarters could be won for the association.

From April 1, 2022, there will be a general daytime running light obligation for all e-bike riders and from April 1, 2024, a speedometer obligation for fast e-bikes (up to 45 km/h) with a transition period until 2027 for S-pedelecs already in circulation. The Federal Roads Office, FEDRO, has...

What gives cars a significant safety advantage in winter also works for bicycles and e-bikes: winter tyres and a powerful LED lighting system with a reliable hub dynamo. Cycling is also very healthy in winter, is fun and helps protect the climate....

Compared to the strong sales of the previous year, the bike trade was again able to increase significantly in the first half of 2021. Imports of e-bikes rose by 16.5 percent and those of bicycles by 8.9 percent. Exports also increased significantly. However, it is unclear how the situation...