BikeBiz takes a look at the latest wheels, tyres and inner tubes from some of the leading brands in the sector, including KX Wheels, Zipp, FFWD, Ere Research, Reynolds Wheels, Reserve, Enve, Princeton Carbonworks, Panaracer, Demolition, Schwalbe Tyres, Goodyear, WTB, Michelin, Vittoria, Pirelli, Mitas, Silca, Muc-Off and Zéfal
Read More »COREbike announces five new exhibitors for 2023 show
The organisers of COREbike have announced five new exhibitors for the 2023 edition. Taking place from 19th-21st February at the usual venue in Whittlebury Hall, Towcester, COREbike is is a major trade event on the calendar for many distributors and dealers, with an exclusive list of brands on display. Next …
Read More »Schwalbe commits to climate targets of Science Based Target Initiative
Ralf Bohle GmbH with its Schwalbe brand has joined the Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). The priority is the drastic reduction of emissions, said the company, the urgency of which to combat climate change is well known. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change talks about the period from 2020 to …
Read More »Schwalbe collects 20,000 used tyres from Freising cellar for recycling system
Schwalbe has collected 20,000 used tyres from a cellar in Freising. For 23 years, Ingo Ruhland collected tyres in the basement below his bike store of the same name in Freising, Germany, hoping that the used tyres could eventually be recycled instead of incinerated. Now the time had come and …
Read More »Schwalbe publishes its first CSR report with ‘ambitious’ goals for the future
Ralf Bohle GmbH, with its Schwalbe brand, has published its first CSR report. The family-owned company said it wants to create transparency, formulate concrete, measurable goals and anchor the topic of the ecological and social responsibility holistically within the company. The CSR report for 2021 aims to be informative and …
Read More »BikeBiz’s guide to the latest in gravel and adventure
BikeBiz takes a look at the latest in gravel and adventure from some of the leading brands in the sector, including KinesisUK, Cannondale, Salsa, Kona, Cube, Surly Bikes, Chris King, Vision, Panaracer, Hutchinson, Schwalbe Tyres, CushCore, ControlTech, Ultimate, Acros, Lake, Sea to Summit, Zefal, Pro and Ortlieb This guide first …
Read More »Schwalbe officially awarded gold bicycle-friendly employer certificate
The parent company of tyre manufacturer Schwalbe has been given a coveted gold certificate as a bike-friendly employer. Schwalbe, brand name of Ralf Bohle GmbH, based in Germany, has been designing and making tyres since it was founded in 1922. The company has officially been granted the ‘Gold’ seal as …
Read More »Felix Jahn announced as new CSR manager at Schwalbe
Felix Jahn has been announced as the new corporate social responsibility (CSR) manager at Schwalbe. All current and new projects will now be consolidated into the newly created position under the direct control of Jahn. The 30-year-old has known the company since childhood and is a member of the entrepreneurial …
Read More »Schwalbe UK is now carbon neutral, company announces
Schwalbe UK has announced that it is now carbon neutral. “At Schwalbe, we strive to be the most sustainable bicycle tire manufacturer in the world,” said a statement. “This is why Schwalbe UK began working with Plannet Zero in 2021 to help measure our operational carbon footprint.” This was calculated …
Read More »Raleigh freezes Schwalbe pricing until July 2022 in bid to support dealers
Nottingham-based distributor Raleigh UK is freezing Schwalbe pricing to enhance margin for dealers until July 2022. With many prices set to rise throughout this year, Raleigh, in a bid to support dealers, will freeze prices on its Schwalbe lines and will honour existing pricing up until the end of the …
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