BRUSSELS, Belgium - European manufacturers and operators of cargo bikes are being called upon to participate in an online survey. Led by a group of bicycle associations including Cycling Industries Europe, the cargo bike surveys have been providing valuable insights since 2022.

From producing 50,000 e-bikes per year to more than 200,000 in 2026, the international Timyo Group based in the Dutch town of Roosendaal has set itself big goals. According to CEO Steve Zhu, the key to success will be an even stronger focus on R&D and smart e-bike solutions.

荷蘭，霍夫多普（HOOFDDORP）－供應鏈問題持續影響Accell Group財務狀況，國際信貸評級機構Fitch因此調降該集團展望，從正向改為負向。

英國，倫敦（London）－英國貿易救濟署（TRA）於本週針對自中國進口至英國之電動自行車相關反傾銷（anti-dumping）及反補貼（countervailing）措施開啟過渡審查。TRA將決定終止措施的情況之下，傾銷是否可能持續或再次發生。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－比利時自行車市場已從2021年因供應鏈限制造成銷售減退的情況大幅回升。整體市場規模從2021年584,913輛增加到去年685,871，漲幅19%。比利時同許多歐盟國家，電動自行車為銷售成長的主要推力。

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－第四屆世界自行車論壇（World Cycling Forum，簡稱WCF）將在9月5至6日於慕尼黑舉辦，本屆主題為「Equipped for change」。

SIAULIAI, Lithuania - Baltik Vairas had been the single outpost of the bicycle industry in Lithuania and the other Baltic States for many years. Thanks to the modernisation of the company in the past decade it has now made the country one of the potential hot spots for the e-bike industry.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The turnover, but also the sales result, in the first quarter of the Dutch bicycle market has fallen significantly compared to 2022. What do these Dutch Benchmark findings indicate for the rest of Europe's major bicycle markets in the year ahead?

PADUA, Italy - Extrusion fender manufacturer Eurofender has grown from an ambitious manufacturer of mudguards into a full-fledged European bicycle industry supplier. The recent take-over of tubus and further investments in production processes means that the company is well-placed to weather the current storm. "Our order books are filled for the months ahead," assures founder and CEO Alberto Silvestri.

DHAKA, Bangladesh - In recent years, Bangladesh has raised its profile in bicycle and component production. The country's government is therefore now proposing changes to its customs duties to protect the burgeoning domestic industry.

As the e-bike industry transitions from the early adoption phase to a more mature market, customer service expectations change significantly. Jack Brandsen, European General Manager at Okawa, sat down with us to discuss how his company addresses higher demands and provides support to their customers and dealers.

Lightness, compactness and power find their maximum expression in C90A, the first totally 'Made in Italy' e-MTB power unit, ready to be customised according to customer needs.

HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - The ongoing supply chain challenges have impacted Accell Group's financial position to such an extent that the international credit rating agency Fitch has revised its outlook for the bicycle manufacturer from positive to negative.

AARAU, Switzerland - For the third year in a row, 2022 was not a normal one in the Swiss bicycle market. Although e-bike deliveries rose for the first time to over 200,000 units, with an increase of 17%, the overall market marginally shrank again to 483,562 units. This was due to the decline in traditional bicycle sales.

MUNICH, Germany - For its fourth outing, organiser Huss-Verlag is calling for applicants for the International Cargobike of the Year awards. The award is establishing itself on the market as a platform for rewarding innovation in the young but booming cargo bike industry. The winners will be announced during the IAA Mobility event being held in Munich in September.

ENNS, Austria - Market research by Eightpins shows the potential of telescopic or dropper seat posts for other bicycle categories besides MTBs. A quick lowering of the saddle enables the rider to stand securely with both feet on the ground. This increases safety and comfort because people can remain seated on the saddle while waiting for the green light. An equally interesting application of telescopic seat posts is for cargo bikes.

LONDON, UK - The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has initiated a transition review this week into anti-dumping and countervailing measures on e-bikes imported in the United Kingdom from China. The TRA will determine whether dumping would be likely to continue or recur if the measures were no longer applied.

LONDON, England - Zoomo, the last-mile electric fleet solution provider, is partnering with cargo bike producer Urban Arrow to enhance its hardware offerings. After a trial period, the European partnership will now see Urban Arrow's e-cargo bikes being fully integrated into Zoomo's all-in-one platform.