AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - If it is up to VanMoof, the new V that will appear on the market at the end of this year is much more than an electric bicycle. According to CEO Taco Carlier, this 'hyperbike' with a flexible speed limit should contribute to a bicycle revolution that ensures that all unnecessary car journeys are made by bicycle. Carlier shares with Bike Europe his vision of the (not too distant) future.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - enviolo, known for its unique stepless shifting products has successfully completed the integration of its Automatiq control units into Bafang's drivetrain system and display unit. Dutch brand, QWIC, will be the first to launch e-bikes with the integrated technology.

TOKYO, Japan - Neither the corona crisis or a shift in mentality to sustainable transport options have been able to lead to a strengthening of either the Japanese bicycle industry or the domestic bicycle market. A first look at 2021 bicycle figures compiled by the Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute (JBPI) show the same trend as previous years, that the market is weakening.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The attendance of high-ranking politicians from the urban, state and federal governments at the Eurobike Convention will mark the start of a new era for the global trade fair. Eurobike states that this year it is 'becoming political' as its convention explores the role of the bicycle in the 'mobility revolution.'

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The extraordinary general meeting of shareholders of Accell Group, which took place on Friday 20th May, voted in favour of the recommended public offer. Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) and Teslin Alpine Acquisition initial offer was €58 making the total amount €1.56 billion.

Growth in the bicycle market is more than just units - the demand for higher performance bicycles is greater than ever. From hi-torque mid-drive e-bikes, to last-mile delivery cargo bikes, to thousand-mile all-weather trekking bikes, manufacturers are increasingly challenged to incorporate high performance drivetrains that meet these demands. Discover how recent extreme field-testing of Gates Carbon Drive drivetrain is proving it's up to the challenge.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - China's position as bicycle supplier for the European Union is rising rapidly. Last year the import of bicycles from China increased by more than 23% to almost 960,000 units. The latest 2021 EU imports statistics show some more remarkable shifts.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Taiwan's leading bicycle producer Giant Manufacturing Company Limited (Giant Group) has set a new historic quarterly record in the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The Group's sales contribution from e-bikes reached a 26% share.

MILAN, Italy - The family investment vehicle of Victor Luis, announced today that it had acquired 100% of Gruppo Srl, parent company of the Italian heritage brands Cinelli and Columbus.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "Cycling is unique," declared Kevin Mayne, CEO of CIE during the recently held CIE 2022 Summit. "During the pandemic we showed that no other sector can transform urban mobility and leisure faster than cycling. If Europe wants to kick start the Green Deal and get out of Russian oil rapidly then cycling is the fast track."

義大利，米蘭（MILANO）－義大利（電動）自行車市場在2020年創紀錄熱銷200萬輛，去年該國市場已趨穩。去年售出1,975,000輛自行車和電動自行車，較前一年下滑2%。據產業協會ANCMA發佈的最新數據來看，電動自行車銷量和市佔依舊持續成長。

盧森堡（LUXEMBOURG）－歐盟普通法院（European General Court，歐洲第二高等法院）發佈一審判決，針對自中國進口電動自行車徵收的反傾銷稅可能走向歷史。該法院確定撤銷歐盟執委會於2019年針對Giant Electric Vehicle Kunshan Co. Ltd中國製電動自行車徵收的反傾銷稅和反補貼稅。

德國，美因河畔卡爾施泰因（KARLSTEIN AM MAIN）－電池菁英論壇（Battery Expert Forum）發佈為期三天的論壇計畫，電池大廠將帶來高規格演講。這個區塊正快速發展，講者有Shmuel De-Leon和Sven Bauer，他們將討論電池產業和電動自行車產業面臨的現有挑戰。

美國，摩根山丘（MORGAN HILL）－Globe是Specialized的副牌，該公司正以同樣的名稱重新推出副品牌，鎖定新的消費族群。

LUXEMBOURG - The anti-dumping case on e-bikes imported from China might enter an all-new chapter after the first level judgement of the European General Court. The court has annulled anti-dumping and countervailing duties implemented by the European Commission back in 2019 on e-bikes made in China by Giant Electric Vehicle Kunshan Co. Ltd.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - Stating a challenging business environment, German high-precision transmission parts and components manufacturer hGears AG, saw its young e-mobility business unit swallowing a double-digit 15.4% sales decrease in the first quarter of 2022. However, the publicly traded company can look to the future with confidence.

KARLSTEIN AM MAIN, Germany - The Battery Experts Forum has released its three-day conference program of high-profile presentations from key players in the battery industry. With progress in the field of electrification speeding up, speakers including Shmuel De-Leon and Sven Bauer will address the current challenges facing the battery industry and with that the e-bike business.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Industry organisations, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) have jointly released a manifesto with eight recommendations for how the EU, national governments and individuals can use cycling to lessen dependence on fossil fuels and achieve significant fuel savings.