MIAMI, USA - Known primarily for its shared e-scooter service across cities globally, Bird has announced that it is restructuring to "strengthen its financial position". Although it will continue to operate as usual, the company has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection in Florida. Bird Europe and Bird Canada are not part of the filing and also continue to operate as normal.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The reorganisations announced at three of its subsidiaries was already a clear indication of a new policy at Accell Group BV. Now the reason why has become clear. Fitch Ratings has downgraded Accell Group and questions the company's possibility of meeting its financial commitments. According to Accell Group, "the Fitch report reflects the difficult market circumstances."

ZEIST, the Netherlands - As the year draws to a close the Bike Europe team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout this challenging year.

OBERWANGEN, Switzerland - To reduce the carbon footprint of the Stromer ST5, the e-bike manufacturer developed a special fender material in cooperation with Lehvoss group. Instead of sourcing in Asia, the Stromer fenders will be produced by Isoco in Saalfeld, Germany.

義大利，布倫巴泰（BREMBATE）－Vittoria在荷蘭奧爾登扎爾（Oldenzaal）開設新廠一年半後，已宣布將把A Dugast越野自行車（cyclocross）系列移到泰國曼谷（Bangkok）生產。

德國，科布倫茲（KOBLENZ）－Canyon今年夏季大規模宣傳，針對多種自行車類別推出大折扣， 但遭市場冷遇。該公司最新財報顯示此舉帶來的重大影響，收益增加但利潤減少。

捷克，喬夫喬維采（ČVRČOVICE）－為向顧客提供Brevs電動自行車組裝和電池的一站式服務，Darfon Electronics決定設廠捷克。

永續發展正日益融入自行車行業的企業實踐，無論是製造、分銷或公司政策，自行車行業不再是只會販售大眾「綠色」產品的產業。

Similar to numerous other players in the cycling industry, 12Go Biking is facing big challenges. Despite these challenges the company has decided this is the moment to stock up. An interview with CEO Pieter van den Berg.

ČVRČOVICE, Czech Republic - To offer a one-stop-shop solution to its customers, Darfon Electronics has started an e-bike assembly and batteries production facility in the Czech Republic.

MADRID, Spain - Bicycle exports from Spain to the rest of the world remain well above pre-pandemic figures and show a positive trade balance, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. Although production figures in the country are dipping compared to last year, bicycle production in Spain also remains above the levels achieved in 2019.

BERLIN, Germany - Drive system manufacturer Brose started the serial remanufacturing process for its old e-bike drives in 2021 and has been continuously optimising the process ever since. The 'Reman Drive' saves 21 kg CO2-EQ per drive unit claims Brose and is now available for purchase by end-users while discussions with the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) have also taken place.

Sustainability is becoming increasingly integrated into business practices in the bicycle industry. Be it at a manufacturing, distribution or company policy level, the bicycle industry is no longer resting on its laurels of having a 'green' product to sell to the public.

In the dynamic world of bike assembly, manufacturers persistently pursue innovative solutions to refine their production processes. The challenge lies in designing an efficient workflow, and the integration of cutting-edge machinery will revolutionize the industry. These machines not only augment production capacity and quality but also prioritize energy efficiency, data communication, error reduction, space optimization, mobility, and ergonomic considerations.

BREMBATE, Italy - Only one and a half years after the opening of an all-new facility in Oldenzaal, the Netherlands, Vittoria has announced the relocation of A Dugast cyclocross series production to its factory in Bangkok, Thailand.

KOBLENZ, Germany - The large-scale media campaigns offering major discounts on various bike categories this summer by Canyon was regarded rather unwelcome by many in the market. The company's latest financial results show a massive impact on the result; a push to revenue but killing the profit.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - High-level policymakers, industry experts, and cycling stakeholders came together at the annual CONEBI conference last month to foster a political dialogue on the EU Industrial Transition and the European Cycling Declaration. "We have a momentum in Europe to push for stronger policies in favour of cycling and the cycling industry," said MEP Karima Delli during the event held at the European Parliament.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In what it calls "a strategic move to further strengthen its governance", e-bike brand Cowboy has appointed two senior industry figures to its leadership team. Harpreet Singh Rai, former CEO of health tech wearables company Oura, will now serve as a board member and Kevin Cornils, former COO at Peloton joins as strategic advisor.