Editorial Team Bike Europe

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The June edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 3/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With Eurobike around the corner, this issue reflects on the momentum this brings to the industry despite the current challenges of high inventory and declining sales.

As market shares for e-bikes across Europe grow, so does the need for the correct regulatory framework to help this booming business thrive. This online magazine looks at the legal changes being made and what is on the horizon, including the new battery regulation which is aimed at developing a competitive and sustainable battery industry in Europe. Also, as a last mile delivery opportunity and eco-friendly alternative to a car, the relevance of the cargo bike is growing. A new European standard for this category is needed to help standardise the legal patchwork that exists throughout Europe.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The April edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 2/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the international industry returned to Taipei after a 3-year hiatus, this edition examines the mood at the Taipei Cycle show alongside the latest data from key European e-bike markets.

For most international industry peers, the 2023 Taipei Cycle Show will be the first time since 2019 that they set foot on the island again. The 2020 edition was one of the first international shows to be cancelled because of the pandemic and due to strict governmental entry regulations an international event was not possible last year. 2023 marks a welcome return of one of the premium events on the bike industry calendar.

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ZEIST, The Netherlands - The February edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the market prepares for challenging year ahead, this edition examines the current state of affairs as the bicycle industry prepares to face the headwinds in the market.

For a long time the bicycle industry has been able to rely on the fact that cycling itself is considered sustainable, but that is changing. Manufacturers across the industry are now examining their own practices and making changes to the production process. Big steps are currently being taken to ensure the industry is set up for a sustainable future.

An increasing number of new technologies have entered the e-bike market and for many consumers this has become an essential part of their purchasing decisions. The development of new parts and accessories has also shifted its focus to e-bikes. The new products introduced for MY 2023 (and even 2024) show that innovation is pushing forward.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The October edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 5/2022) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With a focus on production on Romania, a series of articles looks at how this former 'poorhouse' of Europe is becoming home to several prominent bicycle manufacturers.

MAASTRICHT, The Netherlands - Will globalisation come to an end because of the various supply crises? Professor Bart Vos doesn't believe so: "Reshoring is mainly geopolitical mood-making." Bike Europe spoke to him about the state of affairs and current developments in supply chain management.