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Oaklins Cycling Report 2026

Shifting gears in a changing market

We are pleased to have launched our brand-new Cycling Report 2026 on 23 June 2026 at this year’s EUROBIKE in Frankfurt, where we shared key insights from the report in a dedicated keynote at the Leaders’ Night.

In this report, we take a focused look at how the cycling industry is evolving after the boom years and where new opportunities are emerging for strategic buyers, investors and entrepreneurs.

Key topics include:

Market trends shaping the future of cycling, from premiumisation to urban mobility
The role of lifestyle, community and digital platforms in creating value
Current M&A dynamics and selected transaction examples across the sector

Download the report to discover our perspective on where the cycling market is heading.

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Get in touch with our Cycling experts

Karsten Maschler Hamburg, Germany
Managing Partner

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Thorben Hinderks Hamburg, Germany
Senior Associate
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Jan-Niklas Maciolek Hamburg, Germany
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