EUROBIKE AWARD 2025

Jochen Donner, born in 1962, lives in Munich and writes mainly about bicycles. He fell in love with the subject at an early age: From the tender age of around 6, he can remember his first, breakneck excursions over bumpy forest paths in his local Rems valley. On a children's bike without gears, of course. Years later, when better bikes finally became available, MTBs, racing bikes and touring bikes became indispensable on holiday and in everyday life. After several hundred bike tests for specialist magazines such as TREKKINGBIKE and MYBIKE, as well as several specialist book titles over the last 20 years, it is clear that the early imprint on two wheels has not remained without serious consequences.

Pinar Pinzuti is a full-time cycling brainwasher at Bikenomist, director of the Cycle Tourism Show, ambassador of the Women In Cycling Initiative and the global coordinator of the Fancy Women Bike Ride. Pinar is a storyteller and writes for Bikeitalia magazine, contributes to conferences as speaker, shares her daily commutes by bike, cycling holidays all around the world. She has received UN's World Bicycle Day Araed for leadership and excellence in promoting cycling for all. She hopes to encourage more people to start cycling and more drivers to respect cyclists.

Marco Brust, born in 1986, is the managing partner of velotech.de and has learned the testing profession from the ground up. From an early age, he experienced the development of the family business firsthand and has been actively working in the company for over 15 years. In 2018, he took over the management from his father, Ernst Brust. Marco is a trained electrician and completed further training as a master bicycle mechanic. He then studied mechanical engineering in Schweinfurt. During a multi-year stay in Taiwan and China, he gained extensive experience in bicycle manufacturing and acquired deep insights into the various facets of the industry. In addition to his role at velotech.de, he is actively involved as a chairman in national, European, and international standardization committees. Through his voluntary commitment, he contributes significantly to the further development of the industry. 

For 25 years Marianne Weinreich has assisted public authorities, private companies, and NGOs to shift towards people-centered, sustainable transport. While she specializes in cycling policy and promotion, she is well-versed in all sustainable transport modes and passionate about creating inclusive and accessible mobility solutions. Her humanistic background informs her approach, focusing on user needs, behavior, and engagement.

Jens Holst was born in Schleswig-Holstein in 1966 and now lives with his family in Putzbrunn near Munich. Since 1982, he has been working at Globetrotter Equipment, where he was the company’s first apprentice and has taken on many different roles over the years. In 1999, he took over the management of the flagship store in Frankfurt. In 2011, he moved to Munich, where he has been working as store manager ever since. His passions include canoeing in Canada, Alaska, and Scandinavia, motorcycle tours, cycling and long-distance travel, as well as participating in expeditions, including a wintering trip in Siberia.

Christian Zanzotti heads up the ZANZOTTI INDUSTRIAL DESIGN studio that he founded in 2013 in a former machine shop in the creative quarter of Munich. The studio is involved in a broad spectrum of projects, ranging from automotive and mobility to furniture, consumer goods and lifestyle products, and includes orders for international clients such as Audi, Deutsche Telekom or UNU Motors. It also produces its own limited-edition items. Zanzotti Industrial Design conducts regular in-house development work and design studies to explore the status quo in materials and manufacturing technologies, which in turn form the basis for cutting-edge product development.

Meiko Schreiber has been the store manager of KarlvonDrais in Frankfurt am Main since 2022, bringing extensive expertise in the cycling industry. Previously, he held positions as Head of Assembling and Service at Storck Bicycle GmbH and Workshop Manager at Gnewikow & Fülberth Radsport GmbH. Meiko completed his apprenticeship as a bicycle mechanic at HP Velotechnik OHG and later completed a master’s course in bicycle mechanics at BTZ in Frankfurt am Main. With his experience in strategic development, creating new structures, and forming teams and communities, he brings fresh perspectives to the industry.

Mark Hoelling is the head of eScootee, Germany's specialist consulting firm for micro mobility and mobility transition. Mark and his team in Hamburg specialize in mobility with all vehicles that are smaller than conventional cars and powered by electricity or muscle power. From bicycles to microcars, he advises manufacturers and retailers on marketing, companies on employee mobility and politicians on the realization of more modern mobility solutions. He is the organizer of the annual "Car Replacement of the Year" award, co-initiator and moderator of the New Mobility Harbour network and organizes various events relating to micromobility and the mobility transition.

Julien Ted Riganti completed his training as a media designer at Artus Interactive in Frankfurt, where he built a solid foundation in digital design and interactive communication. Following his training, Julien began studying Communication Design at the University of Art and Design in Offenbach. Alongside his studies, he worked as a freelancer and founded his own agency. Since 2017, he has been running his brand, 8000watt, which focuses on both digital reporting and lifestyle design around cycling. In addition to reporting, Julien designs his own 8000watt collections, including clothing and gadgets that combine functionality for cycling with a distinct street-style aesthetic. Currently based in Berlin, Julien merges his passion for cycling, design, and creative brand building. His interdisciplinary approach makes him a versatile creative who uniquely blends sports, culture, and lifestyle.