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Alongside the expo and test track, visitors were also treated to a jam-packed programme discussing topics relevant to cargo bikes, with panels and speakers drawn from across the globe, plus several side-events. - Photo Sanne Paul

ICBF brings cargobike industry together in Utrecht

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - With the introduction of zero-emission zones from 1 January 2025, developments in the cargobike field are more relevant than ever. This was the message at the 2024 edition of the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) which took place in Utrecht, the Netherlands on 25 and 26 October. With a mix of expo and conference programme the event is fully developing into something relevant for all stakeholders in the cargo bike business.

Three hotels in Taichung’s business district open up their rooms and banquet halls for exhibitors during the Taichung Bike Week. - Photos Bike Europe

Is Taichung Bike Week future proof?

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The lack of one central organiser of Taichung Bike Week might turn out to become the biggest hurdle for the event to overcome the current problems in the bicycle industry. Three hotels in Taichung's business district open up their rooms and banquet halls for exhibitors who invite their customers to come over. For the rest it is wait and see. This means a solid foundation and future vision for TBW are lacking.

During the summit, one panel of speakers including Chris Boardman of Active Travel England explored why the UK’s e-bike market has under-indexed against other core cycling categories, and other comparable EU markets. – Photo Richard Scrase

Top level summit explores how to boost e-bike adoption in the UK

OXFORD, UK - The annual E-bike Summit held in Oxford is now in its sixth year. The event is unusual in that it brings together manufacturers, retailers, politicians and trade bodies in one high-level gathering. Top of the agenda this year was removing the barriers to e-bike adoption in the UK.

Despite the extreme weather ocnditions on the first day, the IBF reported a 7.5% increase in the number of visitors compared with the 2023 edition. - Photo IBF

Italian Bike Festival further establishing itself as international...

MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy - The seventh edition of the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) emphasised its position as an international show for the cycling industry in Italy. After Padova, Verona and Milan, the industry has found a new opportunity to present itself at the Misano World Circuit.

Despite its location in Toulouse, south-west France, Pro Days welcomed over 2,000 visitors. – Photo Pro Days

International flair to Pro Days edition in Toulouse

TOULOUSE, France - Due to the Olympic games in Paris, the Pro Days organiser, Département Beauté, had to find a new location for the 2024 edition. The company opted to hold the event in Toulouse from June 23 to 25 at the MEETT venue. Despite the shift, Pro Days managed to remain attractive for a growing number of international visitors.

While the market is cautiously optimistic, the mood among the more than 1,800 exhibiting companies was extremely positive at Eurobike 2024. – Photos Bike Europe

Bustling Eurobike did not bring the hoped for market improvement

FRANKFURT, Germany - On Sunday evening Eurobike 2024 closed the doors after five days packed with innovations, business meeting, networking events and highly informative presentations on several stages. All studies indicate a positive development in the long term for the e-bike and eco-mobility sectors. Nevertheless, the highly hoped-for market improvement in the short term is not in sight yet.

The Spezi is still a ‘leading trade fair for bicycles beyond the diamond frame standard’. – Photos Peter Hummel

Spezi tradefair still the benchmark for extraordinary bikes

LAUCHRINGEN, Germany - Three new organisers have successfully relaunched the German tradefair for special bicycles, called 'Spezi'. Their aim has been to bring back the old spirit of the event by organising it in a former industrial complex hoping to attract a new, younger audience. With the all-round success of the second edition they have already made landfall.

The upgrade of the industry, makes China an interesting sourcing location of higher priced bicycles and e-bikes as well. - Photos Bike Europe

China Cycle 2024 brings next indication of first steps to market...

SHANGHAI, China - During the bustling China Cycle 2024, which took place from May 5-8, insiders gave the first, cautious indications of a market recovery for the industry. That was in line with the positive signals heard at Sea Otter Classic which took place a week earlier in Monterey, California. Unlike the struggle with excess inventory in Europe and North America, China is experiencing a recreation cycling boom.

Bike Venture’s Startup and Innovation Zone on the Taipei Cycle show exhibition floor proved to be a successful formula. – Photo Bike Venture

Inaugural Bike Venture brings investor interest to Taipei Cycle show

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The inaugural Bike Venture Program, co-hosted by Taipei Cycle and ecosystem builder Anchor Asia (aka Anchor Taiwan), brought a new dimension to this year's industry event in Taipei. "Our goal is to inject new energy into the bicycle industry, expanding the pie and fostering win-win collective growth and success," explains Elisa Chiu, founder of Anchor Asia and initiator of Bike Venture.

The buzz on the show floor on the first day of Taipei Cycle could not conceal the issues faced by the industry. – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle 2024 confirms tough year ahead for supply chain

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2024 Taipei International Cycle Show will go in the history books as the edition of high hopes, but low expectations. The Taiwanese component manufacturers are eagerly waiting for more order volume while the bicycle brands are confronted with a huge financial burden due to the inventory issue. As expected, the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show did not bring any relief to these challenges.

Velofollies showed that the Benelux market is in a buoyant mood. – Photos Bike Europe

Velofollies defies industry gloom with well-placed optimism

KORTRIJK, Belgium - Full halls, wide smiles, and positive energy… the mood at Velofollies in late January was in stark contrast to many of the reports recently published on Bike Europe. The annual event for the Benelux market with sold out exhibition space, new product releases and notable optimism seemed to disguise the many uncertainties in the current market. However, "2024 will not be a year for taking risks," one exhibitor confirmed.

A fat bike cargo bike? Yes, the Cargo Buddy from Ruff cycles on the Eurobike test track. Photos Peter van der Weer

Longtails, cargo, compact and fat bikes dominate at Eurobike

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany - Eurobike remains worthy a visit for bicycle designers. This latest edition from 21 to 25 June 2023 was also brimming with innovation. Dutch dicycle designer Peter van der Veer reflects on the latest trends in design and form. He mainly saw a trend of an increasing number of different models in longtails, cargo, compact and fat bikes.

"The charisma and drawing power that the industry currently needs could be found here in Frankfurt," claimed Stefan Reisinger, Managing Director of event organizer fairnamic GmbH. - Photo Bike Europe

Eurobike 2023 meets expectations despite challenging market

FRANKFURT, Germany - The decision to move from Friedrichshafen to Frankfurt turned out positively for Eurobike. In its second edition on the new location last week the number of visitors increased, although that was not generally assumed when talking to exhibitors during the show.

Cyclists sharing the road with busses is a common sight in London. – Photos Bike Europe

Cycle Show reveals UK e-bike market is gaining momentum

LONDON, UK - Despite literal bumps in the road, the UK e-bike market is on the rise, according to industry representatives present at the Cycle Show held in London this April. Dealers, manufacturers and newcomers alike agree on one thing, a lack of infrastructure is slowing the market. Despite this, and the slow-adoption of e-bikes compared to the rest of Europe, the UK is considered by some to be "the most exciting market in terms of growth opportunities."

Almost 40,000 visitors attended the 3-day event in Kortrijk Xpo. - Photo Bike Europe

Benelux market in optimistic mode at Velofollies

KORTRIJK, Belgium - "Super", "Amazing", "Best event ever"; these were some of the comments from exhibitors at Velofollies last weekend. Signs of market disruptions, cash flow problems or inventory worries were far from centre stage at the main tradeshow for the Benelux which was returning following a 2-year absence. Could this outpouring of optimism be masking the real problems in the industry?

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