12GO Biking, one of the largest bicycle stores in the Netherlands, announced on Wednesday, September 30, that it had reached an agreement with the administrators of Accell to take over the entire Dutch bicycle stock of the bankrupt group, as reported by Bike Europe. The director of 12GO Biking, Pieter van den Berg, mentioned that the company would acquire several tens of thousands of bicycles from brands such as Batavus, Sparta, and KOGA. The administrators of Accell, whose bankruptcy was declared on August 11, 2026, emphasized that their main goal is to convert this stock into cash to help settle the company's debts. Van den Berg confirmed the operation in a press release picked up by Nieuwsfiets. He stated that the company seriously considered taking on this role, as its relationships with other brands and suppliers are crucial to its business. He added that they ultimately decided against allowing these bicycles to leave the network of professional retailers, as that could have negatively affected the entire cycling industry. In the same press release, 12GO Biking noted that the Accell brands account for only a limited part of its turnover, as the chain works with many other brands and suppliers. The decision to sell the stock was made by the administrators of Accell Netherlands in cooperation with secured creditors—those who have guarantees on specific assets. The administrators had already launched other sales. At the beginning of September, an auction open to all focused on the group's experience center stock in the Netherlands. By the end of September, 65 former employees were rehired for two months to sell about 86 million euros worth of bicycles, spare parts, and accessories. However, the part of this inventory sold to 12GO Biking was not specified. 12GO Biking has set up a platform called Tweewielerportal.nl, which is reserved for cycling professionals. Retailers can order Batavus, Sparta, and KOGA bicycles within the available stock limits on this platform. Dutch individuals will also benefit from it, as 12GO Biking plans to sell part of the stock in its stores and online shop, with temporary promotions on the models of these brands. However, the future of Accell remains unclear, as this stock sale does not resolve the company's bankruptcy proceedings. The transaction only involves the bicycle stock in the Netherlands, not the brands, industrial activities, or other assets of the group. Discussions are ongoing about the potential acquisition of parts of Accell by various candidates, though no details have been disclosed yet.