Frankfurt, 26 June – The Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) have signed a Letter of Intent to advance the merger of the two associations. This step reflects a shared vision to amplify the voice of the European cycling industry to lead the continent's mobility and industrial transformation.
The Letter of Intent, signed at Eurobike 2025, marks the next step toward merging the two organisations representing the cycling industry's interests in Brussels. The merger reflects a broader shared strategic commitment by the organisations to turn the potential of cycling into investment and real impact on European transport and industrial policy, with more coherent positions.
By bringing individual companies and national industry associations under one roof, the merged organisation will provide a better platform for its current and future members to tackle challenges and grab opportunities.
The new organisation's mission will be to represent the cycling industry at the European level and work on a policy framework that scales the sector's impact and supports cycling's growth across the continent.
Massimo Panzeri, President of CONEBI, said:
"This is a milestone for the European cycling industry. Uniting our voices will strengthen how we work with institutions, bring more coherence to our priorities, and help us grow our sector together."
Tony Grimaldi, President of Cycling Industries Europe (CIE), added:
"Merging CIE and CONEBI is a step that allows us to align and speak with one voice at a time when cycling matters more than ever for Europe's mobility and industrial goals. We are sending a clear and powerful message: the cycling industry is united and ready to lead the mobility and clean industrial transition."
Paul Walsh, CEO of CONEBI-CIE, said:
"This merger reflects a shared commitment to better represent the cycling industry and support members through one streamlined structure."
The merged organisation, with a new name, will be in place by 1 January 2026 and based in Brussels.
