Dutch e-bike brand Stella Fietsen, which was declared bankrupt last month, is making a fresh start. The website confirms that investment company Scheybeek has acquired the company.

It seems to be becoming an everyday scene in the Netherlands: chaos in traffic, where rules are increasingly ignored and safety makes way for complacency.

Stella Bikes, the well-known Dutch manufacturer of electric bicycles, has been declared bankrupt. Where last week…

Cargo bike manufacturer Carqon is recalling several models due to a possible safety issue with the steering mechanism. Intensive use has shown that the handlebars of cargo bikes can come loose or even break in certain situations.

Bike sharing company Hoppy has decided to remove its electric shared bikes from Hasselt. Since last year, there were around 200 Hoppy electric bikes in the city, but the operation was simply not profitable.

The change to winter time not only affects our daily routine, but also poses significant risks to road safety and mobility.

A major concern is the increase in electric bicycles, such as e-bikes and fat bikes, which are increasingly driving too fast.

The House of Representatives has approved a proposal to make helmet use mandatory for fat bike users and to ban the use of these popular electric bicycles with thick tires for children under the age of 14.

The NVWA has informed ECC of their legal obligation to immediately stop selling Vogue cargo bikes.

Law firm Birkway has filed a lawsuit against the company on behalf of 14.000 victims from the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, the United Kingdom and France.

A new campaign, launched by Minister Barry Madlener (Infrastructure and Water Management), explicitly points out the dangers and consequences of tuning electric bicycles.

Flanders has a new platform: Gfietst.be. This initiative by G-sport Flanders offers people with disabilities the opportunity to more easily find and rent adapted shared bicycles.

Utrecht is the first province to join the City Deal Cycling for Everyone. This initiative aims to make cycling more accessible to all residents, regardless of their background or place of residence.

“You pay about six euros an hour without a subscription, and you expect the cargo bike to be safe,” the grandfather said. The incident raised questions about the reliability and safety of the rental service.

Cycling to work is becoming increasingly popular and appears to play a key role in making mobility within Dutch companies more sustainable. This is evident from recent research by Shuttel.

Participants in the Bike Parade will not only experience the city in a unique way, but will also be able to enjoy various street entertainment.

The concept of cycling junctions offers cyclists the opportunity to create their own routes by cycling from junction to junction.

The Brabant bicycle features a sausage roll, otters from the Biesbosch, the Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven and the Bolwoningen from Den Bosch. The five Brabant bicycles can soon be found in Den Bosch, Eindhoven and Roosendaal.

The European Declaration on Cycling illustrates the EU's growing recognition of sustainable mobility as an essential part of its environmental and economic agenda.

The new regulations, which Harbers wants to introduce this year, will prohibit the possession of a booster set on an electric bicycle, a clarification and tightening of the current legislation.

The problems surrounding cargo bikes do not appear to be limited to one brand or manufacturer. Deeper research into consumer experiences with cargo bikes shows that similar problems also arise with other brands.

The Baqme platform is pausing the rental service of shared cargo bikes in Ghent. The measure comes after a new safety guideline. The manufacturer Babboe is now recalling most models.

In light of the recent crisis surrounding Babboe cargo bikes, shared cargo bike provider Cargoroo has taken a remarkable step to assist affected families.

The future vision for the Petercelle axis in Ghent is one of accessibility and pedestrian-friendliness, with a smooth flow of public transport, fully accessible tram stops, and spaces for catering and terraces.

According to the NVWA, Babboe failed to adequately investigate the causes of these defects and the company failed to take the necessary measures to prevent further incidents.

The consequences of the bankruptcy for customers, especially regarding current orders and warranties, are still unclear

The campaign “That's how you cycle” calls on Dutch people to donate children's bicycles that are no longer in use.

The Dutch remain avid cyclists, with more than 28% of all trips in the country made by bicycle.

Drinking beforehand not only poses health risks, but also poses a danger on the road. Especially in cities where cycling is a popular means of transport, this leads to worrying situations.

Capable of reaching speeds comparable to mopeds, these fat bikes have become a popular choice among children and teens.

This decision, taken at the proposal of Minister Mark Harbers of Infrastructure and Water Management, will impose new requirements on owners of vehicles such as the BSO bus and self-balancing mopeds, for example Segway.