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Strong interest in Zedler training for bicycle experts
A total of 21 participants successfully kicked off the 2026 cycling season by attending the “Basic Training” for employees in the bicycle industry at the Zedler Institute. Bicycle retailers, workshop managers, and staff from manufacturers and importers across Germany were equipped to produce technically sound and compliant documentation. This enables them to streamline claims handling processes, reduce friction with insurers, and ultimately return customers to their bikes more quickly.
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“Bicycles are the new toilet paper” – this phrase circulated widely in the cycling industry when demand surged in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and consumers flooded bike shops. Six years later, the bicycle market still appears far from normal: revenues are declining, and companies are filing for insolvency. What is driving this situation?
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The Zedler-Institut has announced new courses designed to train participants to become bicycle experts. The courses cover both theoretical and practical knowledge.
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German bike share company nextbike is launching two new bike models as it rolls into its 21st year of operations.
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Together with Robert Kühnen Dirk Zedler developed and launched the TOUR test 30 years ago: Today, the graduate engineer, expert witness and loss adjustor is a leading international bicycle expert: In this interview, we look back on 30 years of TOUR test history and the road bike present
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30 years of TOUR testing – With measure and courage
30 years ago, TOUR began testing and measuring road racing bikes systematically. This has had a significant influence on the development of the road racing bike. A look back and into the present