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Accell
Integrates Loekie into Sparta
APELDOORN,
Netherlands – Dutch Accell Group is integrating two of
it subsidiaries; Loekie (a specialist in kid bikes), and
Sparta (the maker of special bikes like the electric
ION). There was already a strong cooperation between the
two companies which resulted in series of joined 2005
shows that got a warm reception by the dealers of the
two companies.
>>>
Decathlon
Starts Wholesale Activities VILLENEUVE D’ASCQ, France
– Decathlon recently started wholesale activities in
France as a feasibility test. Under the label
Sport-Dispo, Europe’s biggest sporting goods chain and
biggest bicycle seller, is offering a selected range of
products mainly to small regional retailchains in France
that are located in areas where there’s no Decathlon
store. This was recently reported by the trade
publication for the sporting goods sector; ‘Sporting
Goods
Intelligence’.>>>
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Apologies
for and Rectification on Arkus & Romet Group
MAARSSEN, Netherlands – Wednesday, May 31,
the Bike Europe eMail Newsletter and website
(www.bike-eu.com) reported on an alleged surprise check
by EU inspectors at the Polish Arkus bike factory. The
charges would have been that anti-dumping exempt parts,
destined for bike production, were sold off to
compensate for slow sales. This would have been a
violation of the EU procedures, and was said to have
resulted in a massive € 1 million fine. We were wrong.
There are no fines and the report is untrue.>>>
Canadian
Cycling Industry Applauds Surtax Rejection
TORONTO, Canada– The Bicycle Trade
Association of Canada (BTAC) is voicing its support and
appreciation for the Government of Canada’s decision to
reject the Canadian International Trade Tribunal’s
(CITT) recommendation for 30% surtax on imported
bicycles. “This is absolutely the right call for the
Canadian cyclist”, states Paul Nielsen, President of
BTAC adding, “It is gratifying to us that the most
senior public policy makers in Canada recognize that
lower taxes are the key to promoting cycling and
fostering economic development in the Canadian bicycle
sector.”>>>
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89 ° GIRO
D'ITALIA -Ivan Basso Dominates 89th Giro d'Italia

89th Giro d'Italia / Final General
classification
1. Ivan Basso (Ita) Team CSC / 91h33'36" - with a
Selle Italia saddle 2. José E. Gutierrez Cataluna (Spa)
Phonak @ 9'18" with a Selle Italia saddle 3. Gilberto
Simoni (Ita) Saunier Duval-Prodir @ 11'59" with a Selle Italia
saddle
Isn't that any sponsor's dream?
PRO & Bart
Brentjens join Forces
 The 2007
MTB season can already start as world's best mountain biker
ever Atlanta's Olympic champion and formal
World champion Bart Brentjens joined forces with PRO the
fastest growing bicycle accessory brand in
the industry. Over the last year PRO
engineers developed in cooperation and on advice of Bart a
line up of innovative products that will carry
the signature of the mountain bike legend. For 2007 a
complete new 'cockpit' will be introduced which means a handle
bar, stem, bar ends and grips.
For more info:msn@shimano-eu.com
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