Jan-Willem van Schaik

MONTEREY, USA - The Coronavirus has hit the next international bicycle show. Sea Otter Classic will not take place from April 16 - 19. This was announced by the show organization yesterday evening. At this moment a new schedule for Sea Otter Classic has not been set.

TAINAN, Taiwan - In response to the impact of the US-China trade dispute, chain manufacturer (for among other products, bicycles and e-bikes) KMC announced an investment program to expand local production capacity in Taiwan.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - During last year's sales season all indications were pointing at increasing e-bike sales. While 2018 already saw unprecedented growth, also 2019 showed relentless interest in electric bicycles.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - After rescheduling the Taipei Cycle Show 2020, registration is now open for Taipei Cycle+. This event will take place from 14-16 May. Taipei Cycle+ together with TaiSpo will be located in hall TaiNEX 2.

SENNFELD, Germany - Accell Group's subsidiary Winora opened an all new 'Innovation & Service Center'. It houses the global innovation and technology center, sports headquarters, service, quality management and compliance departments.

MUNICH, Germany - The General Assembly 2020 of the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) elected its new board of directors, including two representatives of the bicycle industry. The WFSGI held its General Assembly 2020 last January 29 during the ISPO show in Munich, Germany.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The cargo bike and cycle logistics industries represented via the international organizations Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and European Cycle Logistics Federation (ECLF) have taken an active role in the development of the European standard for cargo bikes.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - myStromer AG reports double-digit growth across its markets and the sale of over 12,000 speed pedelecs in 2019. According to a company statement, last year's sales exceeded targeted figures.

BAD SODEN, Germany - The implications of the Coronavirus in China for the bicycle and e-bike industry is becoming more clear. Temporary factory closures and quarantine measures are causing supply chain disruptions, or even cause a complete standstill.

JAKOBSTAD, Finland - Herrmans Ltd. transformed its two business units for bike components and heavy-duty vehicles light to separate subsidiaries at the start of 2020. Herrmans Bike Components Ltd will focus on the European bicycle and e-bike market and develop as well as grow the existing business.