WILTON, USA - Cannondale has announced a new long term global strategy and reorganisation to a unified structure. "Our aim is to accelerate the brand's profile in key categories and forge deeper connections with riders," said Cannondale MD Marco Kind. He also announced that Cannondale Europe general manager Eugene Fierkens will leave the organisation.

HELSINKI, Finland - The e-bike and bicycle boom in Finland which started during the pandemic continued into 2022. The market is still expanding in terms of market volumes, retailer turnover and average retail prices. According to industry insiders the current market developments show a sustainable change in consumer behaviour.

BUDAPEST, Hungary - During the 'Get Technical' event the members of 'the sppot' will present a deeper insight in the latest surface finishing technologies for powder and liquid coatings, labels/decals and their respective applications. The event is open to the industry on 22 and 23 November and takes place in Budapest, Hungary.

Despite the obvious market cool-down, Paul Lange Group (PLG) continues to invest heavily in IT and logistics in order to further improve its capabilities to serve the markets. Timely and reliable distribution of bicycle parts to OEM and retail customers and via those to millions of cyclists will be crucial to support the growing importance of cycling as a central pillar of modern, sustainable - and affordable - means of mobility.

KYIV, Ukraine - The war in the Ukraine has become very close and personal for Paul Lange Group with the tragic loss of an employee from Paul Lange Ukraine. The 54 year old Shimano sales manager Maksym Andrushenko died on 17 October while serving his country.

MILAN, Italy - The character of the Italian industry show EICMA has changed considerably over the past few years. The bicycle industry returned to this Milan based event six years ago thanks to the e-bike. This year the motorbike industry has clearly embraced the promising market of e-bikes while the bicycle industry itself was almost absent this year, with some exceptions.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant Group's net sales reached NT$70.8 billion (€2.2 billion) in the first three fiscal quarters of 2022, a 14.5% increase over the same period last year. Despite the impact of global inflation, the war between Russia and Ukraine as well as supply shortages of high-end components, Giant continues to deliver growth.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The energy crisis and a challenging geopolitical situation will make 2023 a difficult year for the bicycle industry," said Erhard Büchel as president of WBIA (World Bicycle Industry Alliance). "However, we see tremendous interest in cycling and that will not disappear. I am therefore very optimistic about the prospects of the bicycle industry."

葡萄牙，布拉加（BRAGA）－Bosch已宣佈將擴大葡萄牙Ovar和Braga現有工廠的研發及產線規模。據當地媒體報導，該項投資計畫金額為650萬歐元。

奧地利，韋爾斯（WELS）－Pierer Mobility AG子公司KTM AG在九月收購MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.在北美摩托車市場的獨家經銷權，擴大整體業務範圍。兩家歐洲摩托車與電動自行車供應商之間的合作關係在策略上更加緊密，KTM AG也持有MV Agusta 25.1%的股份。

法國，拉佛萊什（LA FLECHE）－電動自行車製造商Neomouv除了正努力開拓法國市場，還有其他如比利時、西班牙、葡萄牙和英國等歐洲國家也是。在一月份的一輪融資募得400萬歐元並將這筆資金投入成長發展之後，該公司也聘僱新任行銷經理並開發出自家馬達－Neoassist 2。

德國，茲維考（ZWICKAU）－香港電子零件巨頭Johnson Electric Holdings Limited正收購德國馬達系統製造商Pendix GmbH達80%的股權。他們將為自行車製造商合作開發一款全新的集成中置馬達，預計在2025年推出。

BUSNAGO, Italy - FSA developed a compact and low weight e-bike system. The full system weights just 3,98kg which ensures sleek integration for e-road, e-gravel and commuter bikes.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The image of e-bikes as a major solution of congestion and environmental problems in urban areas is very positive. But in a letter-to-the-editor, Tom Schiller, co-founder of e-bike manufacturer Mokumono notes: "e-bikes have a sustainability problem. To solve it, we need to re-evaluate how bikes are designed."

LA FLECHE, France - E-bike manufacturer Neomouv is pushing forward to increase its market share in France, but also in some European countries like Belgium, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom. After a funding round raised €4 million in January to ensure its growth, the company has hired a new sales manager and developed its own motor, the Neoassist 2.

WELS, Austria - Pierer Mobility AG expanded its motorcycle activities last September when its subsidiary KTM AG took over MV Agusta Motor SpA's exclusive motorcycle distribution in North America. The cooperation between the two European motorcycle and e-bike suppliers is being strategically intensified again, with KTM AG also taking a 25.1% stake in MV Agusta.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Pon.Bike子公司Urban Arrow與Netherlands Standardization Institute（荷蘭標準化機構）建立密切合作關係，率先開發出載貨自行車的七大標準規章。Joost Witsenburg的專案經理在荷蘭國際載貨自行車展（International Cargo Bike Festival，簡稱ICBF）上說明最新進度。

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－Shimano的全球佈局讓他們能夠彌補應對這種市場波動。由於歐洲、北美和亞洲市場之間情況大為不同，Shimano今年前九個月的淨銷售才能正向成長。