Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry - CONEBI’s Post

🗣️ Meet our esteemed speakers for the upcoming CONEBI and ZIV – German Bicycle Industry event at the EUROBIKE Show this week on the European Commission's report on the EU mobility industrial transition and its impact on the #cycling industry. 🚴♂️ 💡 CONEBI will introduce the #MobilityTransitionPathway (MTP) and its impact on the #cycling industry. Developed by the #EuropeanCommission, the #MTP is a comprehensive plan consisting of specific actions and measures aimed at supporting companies’ #digital and #green transition and the long-term resilience and competitiveness of the #cycling industrial ecosystem in Europe. 🌱📱 💡 Following CONEBI’s presentation, we will moderate a panel discussion on the impact of the MTP, its implementation and the so-called “pledge phase”. The pledges will support the monitoring and assessment of the progress made by companies and associations and will represent a tool for recognising areas or initiatives that could benefit from EU-level support. We look forward to hearing our esteemed speakers: ✅ Giuseppe Marotta – European Commission, DG GROW I2, Policy Officer ✅ lemenand sylvain – DECATHLON FRANCE, Component Procurement Leader for Bikes ✅ Sérgio Ribeiro – ABIMOTA | Associação Nacional das Indústrias de Duas Rodas, Ferragens, Mobiliário (CONEBI Portuguese Member), Project Developer ✅ Jacques Lovell – Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), Industry Manager ✅ Manuel Marsilio – CONEBI, General Manager 📅 When: Wednesday, 3 July 2024 🕒 Time: 12:00 – 12:40 CEST 📍 Where: Yellow Stage, Hall 8, Messe Frankfurt, Germany 📍 Location: https://lnkd.in/ehtha-DC ➡️ Learn more about the event here: https://lnkd.in/eumTqKvj ⬅️ Swipe left to see all our speakers. #CONEBI #ZIV #Eurobikeshow #Eurobikeshow2024 #Europe #EU #CyclingIndustry #BicycleIndustry #CyclingInEurope #Mobility #TwinTransition #Digital #Green #Transition

📊 Earlier today CEO Kevin Mayne was a key speaker at the TAIPEI CYCLE Riding Towards Sustainability event held alongside Adam Gardiner (Rapha), Jacky Chen (BAS), Robert Wu (TBA) and Jonas Nilsson (Accell Group). During his speech Kevin Mayne highlighted that the cycling industry finds itself at the start of a new industrial revolution, and despite already being recognised as the most sustainable mode of transport and industry, there's a notable surge towards heightened sustainability. 📈 ♻ This is a perfect opportunity for the industry to further mature and professionalize. Kevin cited the example of product passports importance in enhancing transparency in supply chains, ensuring safety and traceability, and fostering shared knowledge for recycling, repairing, and innovation. If you would like to learn more about how the cycling industry can become more sustainable, become a member and join our expert group on sustainability: https://lnkd.in/gx_uktU9 #CyclingIndustriesEurope #TaipeiCycle #Cycling #Sustainability

'Circular revolution': Transforming cycling into a more sustainable industry At TAIPEI CYCLE I ran into Thomas Hallam-Gravells from #GCN. We had an interesting chat about #sustainability in the #cycling industry, which resulted in this great article. We talked about #design: "We should really be #designing from a #user perspective. The user doesn't want a creaking bike, they don’t want to replace chains and chainrings and all sorts of other stuff, they just want a #bike that runs very long.” On how things are #moving: “And slowly but steadily, things are changing. I mean five years ago, there was no way I could get in contact with TAIPEI CYCLE or the #Taiwanese cycling industry, and now I get invited to run a #workshop here.” And the role of the Union Cycliste Internationale: “I would really like to encourage the UCI to say ‘we use the #propeloton as a platform for #innovation, on #sustainable and #circular #materials’. So, they could set up rules to say we’re going to raise the minimum weight limit from 6.8kg to say 8kg. There’s a lot of room for #experimenting with different materials, like #biobased composite materials, which are already out there, already being used in Formula 1 and in #sailing boats. Could you #imagine what would happen if you do have the space to start innovating on a new generation of materials and the UCI says you need to have at least 50% #recycled content or 50% #biobased materials, and all of the components on the bikes need to be properly #recyclable, so they don’t end up in a landfill or an incinerator, but can be brought back into the production process? Then there is the #durability part, so if you could limit the number of bikes that a team could use each year, like what happens in Formula One with the number of engines or tyres you can use in a race, it really would spark a wave of innovation towards making more durable products.” Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/ex_zi_Mr #tech #bicycles #apparel #circularrevolution Circular Cycling Shift Cycling Culture Play Sports Group

⭐ In the face of persistent #congestion that undermines the efficiency of transport systems and diminishes the quality of life in urban areas, a landmark initiative was put in place by the #EuropeanUnion, signalling a fundamental moment for sustainable mobility: this month, a unified commitment was built among all #EU institutions with the signing of the European Declaration on Cycling. 📃 This #declaration stands as the most comprehensive effort to date across Europe to enhance cycling #infrastructure and culture. 🚴♀️ #Cycling offers a range of benefits, encompassing environmental, social, and economic aspects. 🌍 As VTM Global, this development represents another significant opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders across transport and mobility to foster solutions that align with the European vision for #sustainablemobility. Read more below 👇 #vtm #vtmglobal

📄 #WhitePaper: CONEBI has adopted its first-ever position on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and Connected, Cooperative, and Automated Mobility (CCAM). The White Paper outlines the critical role of C-ITS and CCAM technologies in enhancing the safety of mobility for cyclists as vulnerable road users. 🚴♂️ 👉 Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) encompass a variety of initiatives in the mobility sector mostly featuring some aspect of connectivity, digitalization, and data management. Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) use communication technologies to enable vehicles to communicate with each other and with roadside infrastructure, aiming to improve road safety, traffic efficiency, and overall transportation effectiveness by sharing real-time information among vehicles and infrastructure. C-ITS technologies can include vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V), vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I), and vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication. Connected, Cooperative, and Autonomous Mobility (CCAM) is a vital component of the ITS ecosystem. ✅ Key points from the White Paper: 1️⃣ No mandatory requirements for cyclists. 2️⃣ Improved access to datasets. 3️⃣ Include cycling in more research projects. 4️⃣ Support for safe infrastructure to support the growth of cycling and the cycling industry in Europe. 5️⃣ Increased funding for cycling and the cycling industry in EU programmes and initiatives. ➡️ Developed by industry experts in cooperation with cycling associations including European Cyclists' Federation and Cycling Industries Europe under the coordination of CONEBI Policy Officer Mathias Hierl, this document will serve as a reference point for future dialogue with European Institutions. It aims to strengthen policy and funding opportunities to benefit cyclists across Europe. ⤵️ Read the White Paper below or on our website https://lnkd.in/dsnmuUTb to learn more about how we're working to make cycling safer. #CONEBI #ECF #CIE #WhitePaper #Cycling #CyclingIndustry #CyclingInEurope #CCAM #Bicycle #BicycleIndustry #Europe #EU 

The Netherlands prides itself on its vibrant bicycle culture, but faces a shadowy challenge: bicycle theft. More than 700,000 bikes - 3%+ of all NL bikes - disappear each year, with daily thefts reaching alarming numbers in cities like Rotterdam and Amsterdam. Despite the scale, few thefts are reported, leading to a vicious cycle of depleting police resources, escalating insurance costs and the threat of bicycles becoming uninsurable. Clearly, the current approach to bike security and bike recovery is unsustainable. As mid-March approaches, a new initiative is on the horizon to tackle this problem head-on. Stay tuned for a change that is desperately needed to preserve our beloved bicycle culture.   #BIKEBAZE #bikesafety #empowerrides #safecycling #communitydriven #innovatetogether #nomoretheft #ridewithconfidence #protectyourride #missiondriven #launchingsoon #followourjourney #netherlands #fietsen #fietsendief #fietsdiefstal #elektrischefiets #community #biketheft #biketheftprotection #biketheftprevention #cycle #comingsoon #staytuned #rotterdam #dontmissout #followthejourney #bikelife #sustainableliving #innovation #ecofriendly #rotterdamlife #cycling #cyclingtech #bikesafety #safety #follow #trending #explore #startup City of Rotterdam Erasmus Enterprise Erasmus Centre for Entrepreneurship Dries Dederen

Less than 80 days ahead: sustainability Start-up GrønBlå on board for the 2024 Tissot UCI Track Cycling World Championships (16.-20.10.2024) 😍 For the partnership behind the World Championships – consisting of Sport Event Denmark, the City of Copenhagen, the Municipality of Ballerup, the Danish Cycling Federation, and UCI (The international Cycling Federation) – sustainability is of paramount importance. All partners strive to set new standards for sporting events in Denmark by motivating the audience to adopt better behaviors, reducing food waste, minimizing waste, and strengthening cooperation across the entire value chain. 🌍 GrønBlå offers closed-loop solutions to replace plastics with plant-based, biodegrable products by using innovative processes in the supply chain for manufacturing, collection and composting. This allows companies to meet their environmental objectives without sacrificing efficiency or quality. Our commitment is essential for all businesses striving to achieve their ESG goals and comply with the latest EU CSRD* mandates. Join us! Together, we can transform the world. *What is CSRD? The CSRD is European Union (EU) legislation, effective from 5 January 2023, that requires EU businesses—including qualifying EU subsidiaries of non-EU companies—to disclose their environmental and social impacts, and how their environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions affect their business. More Information: 👉🏻 trackcyclingworlds2024.com 👉🏻 gronbla.com 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eFpiRz95

To achieve the EU “Vision Zero” of zero deaths and serious injuries on European roads by 2050, it is imperative that the safety of vulnerable road users, including cyclists, is at the centre of the algorithms governing autonomous vehicles. Interested in this topic? Read the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry - CONEBI Whitepaper

🚴♀️ During last week’s CIE 2024 Summit, Transport & Mobility Leuven’s report on The Cycling Economy in Belgium revealed some powerful insights into how cycling drives economic growth and job creation. 📊 As Rosanne Vanpée shared: "We calculated the additional net value and employment generated for 1,000 additional bicycles, and these are the results": • Each 1,000 additional shared bikes generates €2.9 million in net added value per year and 29 full-time jobs. • Every 1,000 additional leased bikes generates €2.8 million in net added value per year and creates 27 full-time jobs. • Each 1,000 additional cargo bikes used in bicycle logistics generates €8.9 million in net added value and approximately 1,000 full-time jobs. 🥇This data highlights the immense potential cycling has for economic growth. Let’s continue working together to unlock these opportunities across Europe! 👉 Read more on the study here: https://lnkd.in/eKSm4psB 👉 Join CIE and become part of frontrunning companies forming a united voice for the cycling sector and driving the sector forward: https://lnkd.in/dvJidYp #CyclingIndustriesEurope #CIE2024Summit #SustainableMobility #UrbanMobility #GreenTransition

The Belgian cycling 🚴♂️ economy: strong growth 📈 during the past years.   TML investigated on behalf of FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer / SPF Mobilité et Transports how cycling contributes to our national economy. What emerged? The Belgian cycling economy accounted for almost 1 billion euros and 17000 jobs in 2022 - and the growth potential is huge. ⤴️ Many growth opportunities: bike leasing, shared bike systems & bike logistics could almost double the value of the sector and create thousands of additional jobs. 👩👩👧👧 Cycling for all: cyclists shop more often and spend more, and workers who cycle are happier, healthier and more productive. 🚀Strong economic impact: the cycling economy accounts for almost 1 billion euros and more than 17,000 jobs. More than that, the cycling economy is growing three times faster than the rest of the economy.   👉 Read the full report on our website: https://lnkd.in/e9SHnath or read the full article on the FOD Mobiliteit en Vervoer / SPF Mobilité et Transports: https://lnkd.in/e9XRTaQ3 The report is the result of solid work & written pedal 🛞 power by my colleagues Rosanne Vanpée, bruno van zeebroeck, Evelyn De Wachter and Vincent Henrion. #cyclingeconomy #bikenomics #bikeleasing #cycleindustry