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Bicycle Committee Report 2022
If you want to learn more about the WFSGI Committee on Bicycle Committee contact Michelle Smyth at msmyth@wfsgi.org
Articles
A modern time trial frame is a show case of what’s possible when using cutting edge technology, the latest simulation techniques and the best available materials known to men.
The bicycle industry faces unique challenges: although cycling is “green,” our industry must urgently act to reduce emissions and be responsible for the entire life cycle of our products.
The outbreak of COVID-19 all over the world has undoubtedly represented the most unexpected disruption of the year. When taking into consideration the growing sentiment and perplexities related to the Urban Mobility ecosystem in Europe, it is not surprising to see that COVID-19 has given a boost to Cycling: what is astounding is the dimension of such a boost.
“I never thought this combination of cars and bicycles in one show would happen,” said Thorsten Heckrath, owner of a leading German omni-channel retailer, Rose Bikes at the opening of the World Cycling Forum this year…
BICYCLE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Bernhard Johanni
Director Product Development Europe, SRAM Corp.
VICE-CHAIRS
Claudio Marra
Vice President, Full Speed Ahead SRL
Mark Schroeder
Director of Engineering, Specialized Bicycle Components, Inc.
BICYCLE WHEEL AND TYRE COMMITTEE
CHAIR
Tim Gerrits
Product Manager, Shimano, Inc.
VICE-CHAIR
Pierre-Jean Martin
CEO, Corima
Martin Walthert
Vice-President, Chief Technical Officer, DT Swiss AG
BICYCLE SADDLE COMMITTEE
CHAIR
David Bunce
COO, ISM Saddles LLC
VICE-CHAIR
Piet van der Velde
CEO, ERE Research
EX OFFICIO
Michelle Smyth
WFSGI Head of Cycling
MANDATE
The Bicycle Committee gathers the major leading brands and allows them to have a global representation on all levels (Sport, Social and Environmental issues). The Committee is the voice of the bicycle industry towards the International Cycling Union (UCI) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
CONTACT
For more information about the WFSGI Bicycle Committee please contact:
Michelle Smyth, Head of Cycling, msmyth@wfsgi.org
XENER & by ATEX is the Made in Italy excellence in the design and production of lithium battery packs, BMS, motor drivers, integrated with IoT technologies, for the e-mobility industry and off-grid devices.
Gominga provides a software solution that enables tool-based interaction with the customer: review management in one-stop shop and on various eBusiness platforms. WFSGI partnered with Gominga to support its members in managing online product reviews.
McKinsey & Company is a consulting firm advising on strategic management to corporations, governments, and other organizations. WFSGI partnered with McKinsey & Company to support its members in understanding their business environment and take the right business decisions. Among others, sports brands and retailers have been advised on how to cope with the “new normal” that is shaping as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
ISPO is the s the world’s largest trade fair for sporting goods and sportswear. WFSGI partnered with ISPO to enable its members to benefit from a couple of ISPO discounts (booths, entrance tickets).