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24.04.26
Associations want to improve legal framework for heavy e-cargo bikes
Berlin, 24 April 2026 | This weekend, the SPEZI International Special Bikes Show will take place in Freiburg. A wide variety of bicycles and e-bikes beyond the classic diamond frame will be showcased, including e-cargo bikes of all shapes and sizes. In the run-up to the SPEZI, the ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad industry associations and […]
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Berlin, 24 April 2026 | This weekend, the SPEZI International Special Bikes Show will take place in Freiburg. A wide variety of bicycles and e-bikes beyond the classic diamond frame will be showcased, including e-cargo bikes of all shapes and sizes. In the run-up to the SPEZI, the ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad industry associations and […]
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23.04.26
Into the future with ONE strong voice: bicycle industry associations agree merger
Berlin, 23 April 2026 | Germany’s two leading bicycle industry associations, Zukunft Fahrrad and the ZIV, are to merge next year to form a joint association. The members of both associations voted unanimously in favour of the merger at their respective annual meeting – the ZIV already on 14 April in Hamburg and Zukunft Fahrrad […]
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Berlin, 23 April 2026 | Germany’s two leading bicycle industry associations, Zukunft Fahrrad and the ZIV, are to merge next year to form a joint association. The members of both associations voted unanimously in favour of the merger at their respective annual meeting – the ZIV already on 14 April in Hamburg and Zukunft Fahrrad […]
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20.04.26
2026 ZIV General Meeting:
clear mandate to further strengthen bicycle industry
Berlin, 20 April 2026 | At the ZIV’s annual general meeting in Hamburg on 17 April 2026, the members further defined the association’s future course. They agreed unanimously for the ZIV management to prepare the 2027 merger with Zukunft Fahrrad. Two new members were elected to the board and attendees received an exclusive preview of […]
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clear mandate to further strengthen bicycle industry
Berlin, 20 April 2026 | At the ZIV’s annual general meeting in Hamburg on 17 April 2026, the members further defined the association’s future course. They agreed unanimously for the ZIV management to prepare the 2027 merger with Zukunft Fahrrad. Two new members were elected to the board and attendees received an exclusive preview of […]
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11.03.26
Resilient despite headwinds:
bicycle industry stable in 2025 – new business areas lend strength
Berlin, 11 March 2026 | The associations of the German bicycle industry presented their market data for 2025 today. Despite a challenging environment, the industry was able to hold steady and stabilise at a good level. The ZIV, VSF and Zukunft Fahrrad expressed cautious optimism about the market developments: though 2025 also brought challenges, the […]
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bicycle industry stable in 2025 – new business areas lend strength
Berlin, 11 March 2026 | The associations of the German bicycle industry presented their market data for 2025 today. Despite a challenging environment, the industry was able to hold steady and stabilise at a good level. The ZIV, VSF and Zukunft Fahrrad expressed cautious optimism about the market developments: though 2025 also brought challenges, the […]
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24.02.26
ZIV safeguards fair competition: board agrees clear guidelines for sanctioned companies
Berlin, 24 February 2026 | The ZIV Board has agreed unanimously to introduce a standardised process to screen whether companies applying for membership appear on any relevant sanctions lists. Listed companies will not be admitted to the association. This is intended to ensure that the ZIV and its members comply with international sanctions, minimising risks […]
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Berlin, 24 February 2026 | The ZIV Board has agreed unanimously to introduce a standardised process to screen whether companies applying for membership appear on any relevant sanctions lists. Listed companies will not be admitted to the association. This is intended to ensure that the ZIV and its members comply with international sanctions, minimising risks […]
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28.01.26
Next step for the ZIV Market Data Service: implementation of Veloconnect 1.6 B2X
Berlin, 28 January 2026 | In spring 2025, the ZIV officially began setting up an industry-wide Market Data Service (MDS) to provide the bicycle industry with detailed, up-to-date sales data. With the EU-funded start-up phase now complete, the association is taking stock to begin tackling the next milestone. The funding from the EIT Urban Mobility […]
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Berlin, 28 January 2026 | In spring 2025, the ZIV officially began setting up an industry-wide Market Data Service (MDS) to provide the bicycle industry with detailed, up-to-date sales data. With the EU-funded start-up phase now complete, the association is taking stock to begin tackling the next milestone. The funding from the EIT Urban Mobility […]
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21.01.26
ZIV – German Bicycle Industry Joins the Coalition for Cyclist Safety
Berlin, 21. Januar 2026 | Der Branchenverband ZIV – Die Fahrradindustrie ist der Coalition for Cyclist Safety, kurz C4CS, beigetreten. Die internationale Initiative bringt Organisationen aus dem gesamten Mobilitätsbereich zusammen, um zu mehr Sicherheit im Straßenverkehr für Fahrradfahrende und andere ungeschützte Verkehrsteilnehmende beizutragen. By joining the Coalition for Cyclist Safety, ZIV aims to contribute industry […]
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Berlin, 21. Januar 2026 | Der Branchenverband ZIV – Die Fahrradindustrie ist der Coalition for Cyclist Safety, kurz C4CS, beigetreten. Die internationale Initiative bringt Organisationen aus dem gesamten Mobilitätsbereich zusammen, um zu mehr Sicherheit im Straßenverkehr für Fahrradfahrende und andere ungeschützte Verkehrsteilnehmende beizutragen. By joining the Coalition for Cyclist Safety, ZIV aims to contribute industry […]
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02.11.25
ZIV to expand future strategy further with new member of staff: Louise Böhler joins ZR Zweirad-Gesellschaft as Chief Business Development Officer
Berlin, 3 November 2025 | The ZIV is expanding its range of services: from 1 November 2025, Louise Böhler will assume the new role of Chief Business Development Officer at ZR Zweirad-Gesellschaft mbH, the ZIV’s commercial subsidiary. «Louise Böhler is a real entrepreneurial spirit within our association’s limited liability company! With her many years of […]
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Berlin, 3 November 2025 | The ZIV is expanding its range of services: from 1 November 2025, Louise Böhler will assume the new role of Chief Business Development Officer at ZR Zweirad-Gesellschaft mbH, the ZIV’s commercial subsidiary. «Louise Böhler is a real entrepreneurial spirit within our association’s limited liability company! With her many years of […]
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30.10.25
ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad end cooperation with Eurobike
– Joint press release by the ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad – Berlin, 30 October 2025 | The ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad have announced that their talks with the Eurobike operators regarding the future direction of the trade fair have failed. Both associations will end their cooperation and will not take part in the Eurobike in […]
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– Joint press release by the ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad – Berlin, 30 October 2025 | The ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad have announced that their talks with the Eurobike operators regarding the future direction of the trade fair have failed. Both associations will end their cooperation and will not take part in the Eurobike in […]
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01.10.25
Association members endorse the ZIV’s position on regulations for EPACs
Berlin, 1.10.2025 | Electrically assisted pedal cycles (EPACs) are no longer a niche product. They are everyday mobility in action and at the same time offer countless social benefits – from helping to improve people’s health and quality of life to contributing to climate protection. Today, there are over 16 million EPACS on the roads […]
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Berlin, 1.10.2025 | Electrically assisted pedal cycles (EPACs) are no longer a niche product. They are everyday mobility in action and at the same time offer countless social benefits – from helping to improve people’s health and quality of life to contributing to climate protection. Today, there are over 16 million EPACS on the roads […]
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