Jan-Willem van Schaik

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Ahead of the lifting of the COVID-related entry restrictions by the Taiwanese authorities, the organisers of Taichung Bike Week announced that the industry event will take place again this September.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Eurobike 2022 marked the start of the bicycle tyre recycling program of Schwalbe. As the first bicycle tyre manufacturer worldwide, Schwalbe and its cooperation with the Technical University of Cologne and Pyrum Innovations have succeeded in developing an innovative and holistic tyre recycling process.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The timing and location of the industry's leading show Eurobike has been a topic for discussions for many years. The announcement last year to relocate the show to Frankfurt and move the time window to June/July seems to have come at the right moment.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler (both trade journals published by VMN Media), will be present at the 30th edition of Eurobike.

FRANKFURT, German - In the first half of 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in Germany nearly matched the record levels of 2021. Despite inflation, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine, the German industry association ZIV is very content with the first half results. "However a recent development of the past few weeks is that we see a depressed consumer demand," said ZIV MD Burkhard Stork today at the industry discussion ahead of the opening of Eurobike.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - The launch of Bosch's new ABS system for e-bikes has been long awaited. Incorrect braking is seen as one of the main causes of accidents. "The front wheel brake on a bicycle is crucial for a short braking distance," says Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems. The new Bosch e-bike ABS with brake components from Magura will be available from this summer.

SUZHOU, China - E-bike drive train supplier Vinka implemented both Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things to empower their new AIot Max System. According to Vinka, "it integrates a full spectrum of AI & IoT technologies and is able to learn, analyse and respond to collected data, taking the riding experience to the next level with more safety and enjoyment.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Packed with new events, more than 1,500 exhibitors and an eager audience of the international e-bike and bicycle industry meeting face-to-face again looks like the ideal ingredients for a good start of Eurobike on its new location. The presence of overseas visitors for the first time since 2019 will give Eurobike its international touch back again.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Developing a competitive and sustainable batteries industry in Europe is urgent: it will contribute to energy security and the strategic resilience of the EU economy. Therefore the battery industry organisation Recharge is calling on the EU to pick up the pace and conclude the proposed Regulation.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The Neco all in one handlebar, not only provides the convenience of quick installation, but also saves material like cables and wires to connect accessories, achieving the effect of both practicality and appearance.