Editorial Team Bike Europe

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The February edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2024) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the industry looks forward to the Taipei Cycle show next week, this will offer an opportunity to gauge the mood in the market. It will also reveal the continued significance of tradeshows for a global industry.

The Taipei International Cycle Show is always a good moment to take stock of the market situation, but this year 'Taipei' prepares the business to become a 'better' industry and put its focus on sustainability and other ESG topics. Besides the current market conditions, this online magazine also explores several Taiwanese companies who have started adopting ESG solutions in their production practises as the industry prepares for the future.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - As the year draws to a close the Bike Europe team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout this challenging year.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly integrated into business practices in the bicycle industry. Be it at a manufacturing, distribution or company policy level, the bicycle industry is no longer resting on its laurels of having a 'green' product to sell to the public.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The December edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 6/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the year draws to a close, many will look back on 2023 as a year they are happy to forget with high inventories slowing the market and numerous bankruptcies following as a result.

In a competitive market, drive system manufacturers have focused on various strategies during 2023. Development has focused on both an optimal riding experience and integrated technologies. After electrification, connectivity is the new standard for high-end and mid-range e-bikes, meaning a new generation of smart mobility devices are being created. Also an increasing average retail price and rising e-bike thefts have given a boost to the market of digital anti-theft devices. In this online magazine the latest innovations are explored.

In recent years an increasing number of bicycle companies have opted for close to market production in Europe. Spurred on by the need for a consistent supply chain following issues during the pandemic, investments in European manufacturing continue to grow. As noted in this online magazine, Eastern Europe is becoming popular with Lithuania, Poland and Romania all enticing new investments from bicycle manufacturers. But not only here, Germany, France and Portugal are taking efforts to step up 'Made in Europe' bicycle production.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 4/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Following the hectic days of Eurobike, this issue reflects on the discussions and meetings during the show on the state of the bicycle industry economy.

The European bicycle market ended up in the inevitable correction phase after the corona related sales boom. It goes without saying that this situation was expected, the question was only, when? While 2022 sales are lower than 2021 throughout Europe's main markets, the e-bike continues to drive the market. What's happening? This Online Magazine examines the market developments in 2022 and the impact this has on product developments expected at Eurobike.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Bike Europe will be present at Eurobike with an all-new presentation. Unlike previous Eurobike editions, not with a traditional booth, but an outstanding feature wall.