Jan-Willem van Schaik

ARNHEM, the Netherlands - As previously announced, Specialized has relocated its European Shared Service Center and office for the Dutch and Flemish market from 's Heerenberg to Arnhem, both in the Netherlands. The new location in the business park 'Arnhems Buiten' was opened virtually (see video) for all employees last week.

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - It is one of those moments you need to celebrate in life; your 25th anniversary. For Bike Europe, 2021 will be one of those special moments. Like in the past 25 years, Bike Europe will stay on top of leading market developments. We start our anniversary today with the introduction of a new logo

MUNICH, Germany - In summer 2020, Messe Munich presented their bold vision to bring together all mobility stakeholders, from cycling to automotive, and unite them under one roof at the IAA Mobility. Scott and Bergamont were the first cycling brands which registered, and more have followed according to Messe Munich.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taiwanese bicycle industry is set to prosper in 2021. Record-low inventory at distributors, new lifestyle trends and continued growth momentum in the e-bike sector during the post-COVID-19 pandemic period will drive market growth forward, industry experts say. According to Taiwan's customs data, e-bike exports hiked in 2020 by almost 20% to more than 759,000 units.

TIMISOARA, Romania - Aerial footage shows the sheer size of the building process currently taking place in Romania. When construction started last year, it was announced to become Europe's biggest bike factory. It will be operated by Decathlon partner, Sport Mechanical Workshop.

SUZHOU, China- After a six-year tenure at the helm of the Bafang European headquarters in Wijchen, the Netherlands, Jack Brandsen will depart the company as of March 31st.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - COVID-19 is once again turning the Taipei Cycle show schedule upside down. This morning show organiser TAITRA (Taiwan External Trade Development Council) announced that the physical show for next March has been postponed. The date for the next physical shows will be announced soon.

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - Over the past two years KTM Bicycles already invested in a new production and logistics hall. Eyeing the market outlook of rapid sales increases for the next few years, KTM Bicycles has decided to build three additional halls this year.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The pandemic inevitably had an impact on e-bike and bicycle production in Cambodia in 2020. It has become one of the leading bicycle exporting countries. Last year, the total value of bicycles shipped overseas on the export market increased by 27% from 2019 to approximately € 439 million.

DEN BOSCH, the Netherlands - At least 9% of the consumers in the Netherlands expect to buy an e-bike this year. According to recent market research by Multiscope this will result in a market volume of some 1.2 million e-bikes. That's a major hike on top of the already successful market last year.