謠言滿天飛，VanMoof正式破產
荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－阿姆斯特丹地方法院已批准VanMoof Global Holding B.V.初步暫停付款（美國破產法第11章債務重組），同時也終結許多關於VanMoof財務穩定的謠言。
歐洲理事會通過全新電池法案
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐盟電池法案（European Batteries Regulation）核准過程已進入最終階段，經過歐洲理事會（European Council）於7月10日進行投票後，該階段已正式結束。
Rad Power Bikes將退出歐洲市場
美國，西雅圖（SEATTLE）－Rad Power Bikes於官網宣佈將退出歐洲市場，該公司欲專心經營北美市場，以確保競爭力並取得長期成功。
Thun於德國重啟曲柄產線
德國，恩訥珀塔爾（ENNEPETAL）－Alfred Thun GmbH以一系列德國製五通中軸的製造商聞名，該公司宣佈將擴大產品組合。在該公司悠久的歷史中，他們生產過曲柄，不過已停產至少30年，如今Thun將再次重啟這條產線。
VanMoof Holding, Global Support and the Netherlands declared bankrupt
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The follow-up of the chapter 11 status for VanMoof came much quicker than expected. On 17 July 2023, the court of Amsterdam withdrew the suspension of payment proceeding of the Dutch legal entities VanMoof Global Holding BV, VanMoof BV and VanMoof Global Support BV and declared these entities bankrupt.
Ananda's global vision is focus on local production and service in Europe
SHANGHAI, China - E-bike drive system manufacturer Ananda is currently stepping up its activities in Europe which will result in the opening of a fully automatic production facility in Hungary. "We want to improve the supply chain with production in Europe," Ananda president Daniel Zhuo told Bike Europe.
Signa Sports appoints former Accell Group's CEO Ton Anbeek to board
BERLIN, Germany - The appointment of former Accell Group CEO Ton Anbeek to the board of directors will help Signa Sport United to elevate its online bicycle activities. At Accell Group, Anbeek helped to grow the company in Europe's e-bike industry and steered the company during the pandemic, cumulating in the sale of the business in a take-private transaction.
Sunny Wheel adds flexibility with universal adapter plate
CHANGHUA, Taiwan - Bicycle component and accessory manufacturer Sunny Wheel displayed its new universal adapter plate at Eurobike. As an update to the standard plate, the new product is compatible with 80% of market carriers. Additionally, the Taiwanese manufacturer confirmed a positive market outlook with no intentions to move production to Europe.
Cowboy develops app to keep VanMoof riders on the road
BRUSSELS, Belgium - VanMoof competitor Cowboy has released a free iOS app in which VanMoof users can store their digital bicycle key. "We wanted to get this shipped as quickly as possible because it will work while the VanMoof servers are live and we just don't know how long that will be," stated Cowboy Communications Director Amy Grimshaw.
European Council adopts new Batteries Regulation
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The adoption process of the new European Batteries Regulation has entered its final stage. The approval stage has now been closed following the vote on Monday 10 July by the European Council.
EAV partners with Zoomo to accelerate urban cargo bike adoption
LONDON, England - Last-mile electric fleet solution provider Zoomo is partnering with EAV (Electric Assisted Vehicles) to extend its product portfolio to suit all urban logistics use cases. The partnership will see EAV e-cargo bikes integrated into the Zoomo platform in the UK and Europe.
SRAM's Advocacy Director Randy Neufeld retires
CHICAGO, USA - After 14 years of growing and leading SRAM's global advocacy efforts across non-profit cycling organizations, grassroots groups, and industry players, Randy Neufeld, SRAM's Director of Advocacy, will retire full-time in August. This was announced today by SRAM.
VanMoof enters Chapter 11 status after months of rumors
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The district court of Amsterdam has granted VanMoof Global Holding B.V. preliminary suspension of payment (chapter 11 status). It marks the end of many rumours about the financial stability of VanMoof.
Rad Power Bikes stops all activities in Europe
SEATTLE, USA - In a publication on its website, Rad Power Bikes has announced it will pull out of the European market. The company wants to focus on its home market in North America, "in order to be competitive and successful in the long term."
Two German high-end bicycle component experts join forces
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Lightweight product maker Carbovation GmbH has acquired German lightweight component specialist Tune GmbH. No details of the purchase price have been disclosed.
Program announced as registration for World Cycling Forum opens
MUNICH, Germany - With the theme 'Equipped for change', registration for this year's edition of the World Cycling Forum has opened. The organisers WFSGI have also announced the first speakers in the two day program.
Porsche設定電動自行車未來策略
德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Porsche AG將其電動自行車傳動業務交給2022年成立的Porsche eBike Performance GmbH，包含近期收購的品牌Greyp和Fazua。Fazua正慶祝成立10週年，這也是為何他們在Frankfurt舉辦的Eurobike上展示的都是與該電動登山車先驅有關的原因。不過，該德國公司的野心遠不止於此，未來幾年我們可以對Porsche有何期待？
歐盟電池法案成下一個挑戰
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－在Eurobike開展之前，歐洲議會（European Parliament）通過了歐盟電池法案（European Batteries Regulation）的談判文本。在歐盟官方公報（Official Journal of the EU）發佈正式法律案文前的最後一步是要由歐洲理事會（European Council）通過。業界知情人士預期該法案將會撼動歐洲電動自行車電池市場，自行車行業目前也還沒有因應這項挑戰的對策。