VELOFOLLIES FINALLY BACK!

Fairs and events are clearly back in fashion. Just like the last edition of Velofollies in 2020, the coming edition can again count on a presence of the entire bicycle market. You can therefore expect a complete offer, ranging from road bikes and mountain bikes to trekking bikes, hybrid bikes, city bikes, e-bikes, retro bikes and gravel bikes, in short a mirror of Cyclelive Magazine in terms of content.

E-bikes already 40% of the total offer

Last year, just under 600,000 bikes were sold in Belgium, of which slightly less than 40% were electric bikes This trend can also be seen prominently on the exhibition floor. The new e-bikes have not only acquired a more beautiful look, they have also become more functional and lighter, which increases their appeal to the general public. But among the electric offerings, we especially notice an increase in e-sports bikes such as the e-mountain bike and the e-race bike. With this, the sporty e- taboo is dying down. The rise of the speedelec seems to have stalled somewhat, as it is not doing as well as in recent years.

Gravel bikes are hot

Another clear trend at Velofollies is the “back to nature” feeling, fueled in part by the urge for outdoor activities. The explosion of various gravel models, from fast gravel bikes to backpackers, is indicative of this. The combination of asphalt riding and off-roading is clearly much appreciated. The recent organization of the World Gravel Bike Championship, won by our compatriot Gianni Vermeersch, underlines this rise. But the demand for accessories such as bike routes and GPS systems is also booming business. The latter is a bit of the hype of the moment and we are noticing it.