日本，大阪（OSAKA）－Shimano於2022第一季財務報告中表示，西方國家對俄羅斯實施經濟制裁已造成全球能源短缺、原物料價格飆漲，對個人消費行為帶來壓力。不過根據該公司表示，自行車需求量仍高。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - To meet demand for e-bikes on Europe's markets, the increase of e-bike imports is outperforming investments in local production. In 2021 the total import hiked by almost 30% from 884,862 units in 2020 to 1,144,597 e-bikes last year.

BERGAMO, Italy - Vittoria reports the construction of the world's first all-discipline cycling experience, innovation center and knowledge hub for bicycle tyre development. Called Vittoria Park, the testing facility and proving ground will open in September.

MORGAN HILLS, USA - Effective May 1, Specialized founder Mike Sinyard hired Armin Landgraf as Chief of Worldwide Markets. This follows Sinyard's appointment of industry newcomer Scott Maguire to succeed him as CEO and his own repositioning as Chief Rider Advocate in March.

WELS, Austria - The cooperation between a group of surface finishing suppliers, the sppot, launched its first live event to present the industry the latest trends in colours and innovations. More than 250 people were reported to attend the event at TIGER Coatings in Austria.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The take-over of Accell Group by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (KKR) and Teslin Alpine Acquisition has entered an all new phase now that Accell Group has provided more clarity on the acceptance of the order.

OSNABRÜCK, Germany - One of Europe's largest automotive parts distributors WM-SE has entered the e-bike market with the acquisition of Fischer Bike owner MTS Group. For a non-disclosed price, transport and logistics service provider DB Schenker Deutschland AG sold its successful subsidiary after an failed attempt to disinvest in 2018.

MACHECOUL, France - Just 8 months after the ground breaking ceremony, the retail group Intersport France, owner of the Manufacture Française du Cycle (MFC), inaugurated a new 30,000 square meters warehouse in Machecoul last week. The French assembler is taking full advantage of the strong growth on the e-bike market.

OSAKA, Japan - Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by Western nations have created global energy shortages and a sudden rise in raw material prices, putting downward pressure on personal consumption, reports the Japanese components manufacturer in its Q1-2022 financial statement. Nevertheless demand for bicycles is still high according to Shimano.

Connected e-bikes are the new standard in the bicycle industry now brands want to provide their customers a better mobility experience. By integrating an IoT product, the e-bike becomes a smartbike, capable of sending and receiving data as well as triggering actions remotely. After the electrification revolution, the connectivity revolution is leading bicycle assemblers to adapt and reinvent their offers and tools. To assist assemblers in assembling the connected bike, Velco has created a turnkey digital platform: Velco Assembly Assist.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The market for e-bikes continues to be strong in Europe. This can clearly be seen in the latest sales reports of the European industry organizations. There is no doubt, however, that the supply chain problems had a big impact on the market during 2021.

VIENNA, Austria - Along with other European nations, bicycle and e-bike sales in Austria last year were also harmed by serious supply bottlenecks. The demand outstripped supply. Nevertheless, champagne corks popped when the domestic bicycle industry was able to break through the magic €1 billion value sales barrier for the first time in 2021.

SUZHOU, China - The severe spread and skyrocketing infection of COVID-19 figures in the Shanghai area, including Suzhou, has posed a major challenge for e-bike system manufacturer Bafang. Recent lockdown measures have escalated difficulties like raw material shortages, sluggish logistical efficiency, severe supply delays in Corona-related sealed-off areas and suspension or impediment of battery exports.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - High-level keynotes, CEO panels, business leaders, European policy makers and academics are on the line-up of this year's Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) Summit. During the event on 12 May, industry experts will debate current trends, innovations, leadership topics and visions for 2030.

MUNICH, Germany - German e-mobility company Rebike Mobility GmbH is making the next step forward to develop its cross-brand platforms for premium used e-bikes, subscription models and e-bike rental at popular holiday destinations.

義大利，維辰札（VICENZA）－市場熱潮和供應鏈受阻讓Campagnolo有了新的野心要提高全球品牌知名度和曝光率。該公司表示2020至2022年是自1980年代以來銷售成長幅度最大的年份，讓他們更有信心放大目標並運用這波成長的優勢大規模擴展。

葡萄牙，阿格達（ÁGUEDA）－葡萄牙的自行車廠生意越來越旺。根據國家自行車產業協會ABIMOTA表示，今年一、二月的銷售額達近1.1億歐元，同比成長近五成。

美國，聖塔克魯茲（SANTA CRUZ）－美國電動自行車市場漸熱，荷蘭自行車品牌Pon也隨之開設美國的第一間Gazelle體驗中心。地點位於Santa Cruz，距離Pon北美總部僅2公里，該中心也會提供消費者進行電動自行車測試。