Jan-Willem van Schaik

WORMER, The Netherlands - In a 2-day event, the Color Trend Days will highlight the latest development in the reshoring trend in the bicycle industry. The first BIG3 event of 2023 which explores techniques in frame-finishing will be held 28-29 March in the Netherlands.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Commission Executive-Vice President Frans Timmermans, announced that the EU institutions will complete an ambitious cycling plan this year, including commitments to increase funding for infrastructure and industrial growth.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The ample availability of bicycles and e-bikes resulted in increased sales in Denmark in 2022, just like in many other EU countries. The January-August 2022 figures of supplies clearly show an upswing in the market, but don't give any indication of the market outlook.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission has started the discussion on the future methodology of carbon footprint rules for batteries. The new Battery Regulation foresees that all electric vehicles, including e-bikes need to have a carbon footprint declaration.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Both Cowboy and Stella have reorganised their top management to face today's challenges. Cowboy has hired a new Chief Supply Chain Officer while Stella founder Daan van Renselaar has pulled out of the daily operation.

AGUEDA, Portugal - 2022 proved to be a very successful year for the Portuguese bicycle and e-bike industry. The total export value increased by no less than 37% from €594 million in 2021 to more than €800 million in 2022. It makes Portugal the largest bike producer in Europe.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The mission set out by the Taiwan Bicycle Association to improve the quality and average FOB prices of Taiwan-made products proved successful and continued into 2022. While the assembly of bicycles made its way to other low-cost countries in the region like Vietnam and Cambodia, Taiwan hasn't lost its once leading position completely.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The 2024 edition of Eurobike will be held from Wednesday, July 3, to Sunday, July 7. Eurobike show manager Stefan Reisinger explains why this date is announced at this early stage and why they decided to set the date in the first week of July.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - "The future of cycling is bright," said Huub Lamers, cycling section chairman of the RAI industry association announcing the 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in the Netherlands. The average price per unit increased last year, but not all figures show a positive trend.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Notwithstanding all the reports about packed warehouses in Taiwan and high inventory levels at distributors and dealers worldwide, the shipments of e-bikes from Taiwan to global markets were at a very high level throughout 2022. Component shortages appeared to be less problematic last year than in 2021, so the assembly could run at full capacity.