LONG BEACH, United States - Amid an increasingly volatile trade industry, independent testing and certification body ACT Lab has launched a global pricing initiative to support bicycle and e-mobility manufacturers in maintaining safe and compliant products. The "Tariff Reduction ACT" applies to mechanical and chemical testing services in bundled packages to help companies navigating the frequently shifting trade policies and disruptions in the supply chain.

ÁGUEDA, Portugal - 'Present and Future' is the theme of the international conference focused on the two-wheel sector next week on Wednesday, 28 May. Organised by ABIMOTA's Bike Value Innovation Centre Association, the one-day conference will highlight key industry innovations in Portugal as well as market developments in major European countries.

DRESDEN, Germany - Online bicycle retailer Bike24 Holding AG closed its first quarter of 2025 with double-digit revenue growth in all European sales regions compared to the same period of the previous year and a €2.1 million improvement in operating results.

MALLABIA, Spain - The sector has once again experienced an extremely unstable period where excess supply and the search for liquidity forced brands to make widespread discounts, critically deteriorating margins, writes Orbea in its annual report. For Orbea the market situation resulted in an 8% decrease in turnover.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The bicycle industry is starting to gain some traction again after two years of standstill. Taiwan's manufacturers are now starting to report increased earnings for the first quarter of this year. Profit margins remain under pressure, suggesting that OEMs are making significant efforts to revive market activity.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group made a remarkably good start to the year with a year-on-year consolidated revenue increase of 4.9% to NT$16.85 billion (€496 million). According to the Giant Board of Directors, this growth can be attributed to a significant rebound in OEM orders.

WELS, Austria - For quite some time the sparrows have been whistling it from the rooftop: on April 29, Pierer Mobility AG confirmed it will withdraw completely from the bicycle and e-bike business in the current 2025 financial year. Pierer Mobility is seriously struggling with the insolvency of its motorcycle subsidiary KTM AG.

VIENNA, Austria - The first-quarter sales numbers for 2025 are in, and Austria's kids' bicycle supplier Woom GmbH has glimpsed a light at the end of the tunnel with its strongest numbers yet.

SAKAI CITY, Japan - Component manufacturer Shimano points to "signs of recovery starting to appear in sales of completed bicycle sales" as it releases its first quarter consolidated financial results for 2025. In a welcome sign for the industry, the company reports a 15.6% increase in bicycle component sales in Q1, compared to the sluggish start of the year in 2024.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Pon has announced the sale of Dockr, its cargo bike subscriptions system to micro mobility supplier Today in shares. "With this acquisition, we are accelerating our vision of making micromobility solutions accessible for all," said Sean Flood and David Touwsma, co-founders of Today.

BERLIN, Germany - Yamaha Motor has signed an agreement with German automotive parts manufacturer, Brose to acquire its bicycle drive unit (eKit) business subsidiary. This strategic step includes establishing a new company, Yamaha Motor eBike Systems GmbH to expand the business in Europe. The formalisation of the operation is scheduled to be completed by June 2025, subject to approval by the antitrust authorities.

MUNICH, Germany - In order to further expand its position in the market for premium pre-owned bicycles and e-bikes in France and Europe, TFJ Buycycle GmbH - creator of the German bicycle marketplace Buycycle, has joined forces with the French premium pre-owned marketplace for bicycles, Biked.

GIRONA, Spain - Tech start-up Niche Mobility has secured €1.6 million in funding to power the next development stages of its patented ADTS electric motor for e-bikes. In March, the Spanish company closed its successful investment round, led by strategic partner Copreci and supported by the Mondragon Promotion Fund and regional investors.

The AM2R project ('Agenda Mobilizadora para a Inovação Empresarial do Setor das Duas Rodas' - Mobilizing Agenda for Business Innovation in the Two-Wheel Sector) will have a significant presence at Eurobike 2025, demonstrating the growing capabilities of the Portuguese bicycle, e-bike, and soft mobility industry.

IRVINE, USA - E-car manufacturer Rivian announced it has spun out its micromobility business into a new company called Also Inc. Secured by a $105 million (€97 million) investment from Eclipse Ventures, Also will focus on small, lightweight vehicles including e-bikes.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Astro-Tech's unveiling of its new thermoplastic-pressed bicycle frame at Taipei Cycle Show gave attendees a glimpse at the manufacturing feat, but did not fully reveal the characteristics of the product. To produce it, thermoplastic material is heated to a pliable state, formed under high pressure and then cooled to set the shape.

Eurobike is attracting a broader spectrum of companies than ever before. As the show heads toward its 33rd edition, it's not just bicycle manufacturers and component specialists setting up in Frankfurt. Increasingly, innovators from adjacent and even unrelated sectors are joining the Eurobike stage—bringing with them new materials, production methods, and perspectives that are reshaping the future of cycling.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Recent statements from well-known exhibitors that they will skip Eurobike 2025 raised discussions on the position of the biggest show in the industry. "We attract more and more companies from other industries and newcomers to the exhibition grounds," confirms Eurobike show organiser Fairnamic in the run-up to the 33rd edition.

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Bringing together leading exhibitors from Indonesia, China, Singapore and Vietnam, this year's Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ) is set to accelerate the growth of the sustainable mobility industry with expanded exhibitions. The event is scheduled from 29 April to 4 May 2025, at JIExpo Kemayoran - a 12,000-square-foot expo space in the heart of the city.

NANTOU, Taiwan - As a company founded in 2020, Yota Cycles has witnessed both sides of the bicycle market pendulum. In the current downswing, the e-bike manufacturer looks positively toward the future.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Industry leaders dare to speak out on future developments more openly now the main hurdle of the inventory crisis has been overcome. Giant Group Chairman Young Liu spoke directly to Bike Europe about his plans for production in Europe and his focal points for his first year in this position.

FRANKFURT, Germany - DJI was one of the biggest newcomers on the e-bike market last year creating a lot of rumor during the tradeshows. What makes the e-bike market so interesting for this leading manufacturer of drones which generates a multi-billion revenue? The introduction into the e-bike market was put in the hands of drone pilot and DJI Product Experience Director Ferdinand Wolf.

MASER, Italy - Sidi Sport S.r.l., was sold by founder Dino Signori to the Milan-based investment holding company, Italmobiliare S.p.A. in 2022. Soon after the takeover of the company specialising in the production of cycling and motorcycling footwear, Davide Rossetti was appointed CEO and that marked the start of a complete overhaul of the company. What is the current status of this iconic brand?

BAUNACH, Germany - Messingschlager GmbH & Co. KG has appointed Christoph Bantle and Toni Messingschlager to its executive management. This is part of the company's strategic realignment to place an even stronger focus on the needs of manufacturers and wholesalers in the bicycle industry.

HEERENVEEN, Netherlands - In a surprise move this week, Accell Group announced that newly appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Axel Salzmann will not be able to take up the role as initially planned due to "unforeseen personal circumstances."

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Brussels based trade association and industry lobby group Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) has announced the appointment of Paul Walsh as its new chief executive officer (CEO). He follows in the footsteps of Kevin Mayne who retired last year.

BERLIN, Germany - German bicycle industry association ZIV has announced its expansion of market intelligence offerings with the creation of the ZIV market data service. The service is modelled after the Bicycle Association of Great Britain and aims to establish reliable market retail analysis for member use.