NEWS
Riese & Müller rolls out reusable BikeBox across Europe
RIESE & MÜLLER is now using reusable packaging as stand- ard when shipping e-bikes within Europe. The company says the concept has been successfully tested in trials lasting several months, and it will now go into serial operation with more than 1,000 dealers in Europe. BikeBoxes are plastic boxes that can be reused up to 30 times. Compared to standard packaging, more than 70% CO2 and up to 210 kg of cardboard can be saved in the life cycle of one single BikeBox. The BikeBox, developed by manufacturer Circular Logistics, was initially intended for private use. However, Riese & Müller decided to start using it on a much larger scale. Since 2023, the reusable system has been assessed for its practicality in two test phases with 90 international dealers, and the boxes and pro- cesses have been continuously optimised along the way. More
than 1,000 dealers from Germany, Austria, Benelux, France, Italy and Spain are now taking part in the serial operation.
Belgian Cycling Factory acquires Nukeproof
BELGIAN CYCLING FACTORY (BCF), one of Europe’s leading bike manufacturers and the largest in Belgium, has acquired renowned mountain bike brand Nukeproof from Frasers Group – marking a significant step in BCF’s commit- ment to high-performance cycling. By bringing Nukeproof into the fold, BCF cements its position as a premier manufacturer of top-tier bikes, across
multiple disciplines, adding to a port- folio that already includes Ridley and Eddy Merckx bikes. Nukeproof will be available through BCF’s dealer and distribution network.
“Don’t leave girls behind” – says charity, as report reveals a worrying gender gap in children cycling
A GROUNDBREAKING report finds girls are being left behind when it comes to cycling, despite over half of children wanting to cycle more. Children’s voices must be factored into transport decisions to make it work for all, says charity Sustrans. There is a significant gender gap for children cycling. Only 17% of girls cycle five or more times weekly, compared to 28% of boys. Less than half (48%) of children cycle at least once a week, but over half of children (51%) want to cycle more.
26 | April 2025 81% of children want
more traffic-free paths and quiet routes for walking and cycling, and 78% support more cycle paths along roads physically separated from cars.
Almost half the number of girls (17%) cycle five or more times weekly compared to boys (28%), according to the Children’s Walking and Cycling Index report from active travel
charity Sustrans, sponsored by Halfords.
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