法國，巴黎（PARIS）－法國當局以詐欺及逃避電動自行車反傾銷稅為由拘留自行車品牌Leon Cycles的中國企業家Lijun D。根據法國當局表示，詐欺總額估計達2600萬歐元。

中國，無錫－Okawa Motor Technology創辦人兼執行長Luca Du表示：「我們成功取得1600萬歐元的融資，在臺北自行車展及上海自行車展也都獲得正面回饋，代表我們正邁向進一步成長。」該電動自行車系統供應商近期在荷蘭設立歐洲據點。

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group監事會兩位新成員加入管理委員會，Toine van Doremalen將擔任財務長、Jonas Nilsson將任職營運長。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－Bike Europe六月刊（2023年第三期）數位版雜誌正式上線，隨Eurobike日期靠近，本期雜誌反映當前高庫存及銷售下滑的挑戰所帶給自行車行業的動力。

JINAČOVICE, Czech Republic - The distribution of Pon's premium US bicycle brands Cannondale and GT Bicycles in Central- and Eastern-Europe has been taken up by Aspire Sports S.R.O. "The partnership with Aspire Sports will allow us to leverage the Czechs' expertise in this part of Europe to increase the presence of the brands and expand into new territories," emphasises Cannondale and GT Vice President of Int'l Distributor Sales & Marketing Seth Brosnan.

LUDHIANA, India - The size of the Indian bicycle industry is expected to increase 4 times by 2030, according to the vision document prepared by the All India Cycle Manufacturers Association. The industry is seeking government support to achieve this goal. Local producers are also keen on meeting the new European bicycle safety standards which are expected to be rolled out shortly.

BESV, an upcoming brand in the e-bike industry, is all set to make a good impression at the upcoming Eurobike 2023 in Frankfurt. The company's mission to constantly innovate, create quality products, and strive for the best design is known and appreciated by cycling enthusiasts all over the world. At Eurobike 2023, BESV is introducing a new collection of e-bikes.

OBERRIED, Switzerland - The strong competition in the Swiss speed-pedelec industry is preparing to welcome a new player. Thomas Binggeli has surprised everyone once again: after leaving Stromer as a partner and member of the board of directors in 2021 to concentrate on his traditional brand Thömus, he is now launching a new brand, Twinner - a premium speed-pedelec that is set to reach new standards.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Tern has made its small folding bikes even smaller. The BYB P10 comes with a patented TriFold compact frame design incorporating two hinges. "In folding bike design, the challenge is always to create something that folds usefully small but that you actually want to ride," stated Josh Hon, Tern Team Captain.

The e-bike manufacturer EBFEC has experienced a remarkable trajectory of growth since its establishment in 2008, swiftly securing a firm foothold in the market. With the inauguration of its European headquarters in the Polish city of Wroclaw in 2020, the company has furthered its commitment to advancing e-mobility across Europe. Now, EBFEC is setting its sights on an ambitious goal: to build its own bicycle industry supply chain right in the heart of Poland.

As the e-bike market continues to grow, choosing the right components becomes more crucial for brands aiming to deliver the best ride experience. One name emerging as a strong contender in the realm of innovative e-bike components is AUTORQ. Based in Portugal and Singapore, the component developer is making significant strides in the industry, focusing exclusively on torque sensing technology.

PARIS, France - In a remarkable step the French authorities have detained the Chinese owner of the bicycle brand Leon Cycles Lijun D. for fraud and evasion of e-bike anti-dumping duties. According to the French authorities, the total value of the fraud is estimated at €26 million.

MUNICH, Germany - The German branch of retail giant Sport 2000 GmbH announced that it integrate the product category bicycles more prominently in its outdoor offering. The concept will be offered to retailers in the five countries where Sport 2000 GmbH operates: Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Switzerland.

BIELFELD, Germany - Italian Ursus and German Hebie have joined forces to produce and market a new mounting system for bicycle kickstands. In discussions Ursus managing director Mirko Ferronato and Hebie CEO Christian Junker, understood that OEMs are increasingly asking for an as invisible and integrative bicycle kickstand as possible.

For riders who have found themselves yearning for an additional source of warmth and comfort during cold rides, whether it be while cycling in the midst of winter or on an early morning autumn commute, the team at Selle Royal may have the saddle solution they've been seeking. Continue reading to discover more about the innovative Essenza+ Heating Tech saddle by Selle Royal.

In a world where we spend much of our time commuting, it's great to see new technologies making commutes easier and more convenient. And when it comes to that, the Flluid-2 and Flluid-3 stand out. FUELL's new e-bikes combine some unexpected features and performance.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The June edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 3/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. With Eurobike around the corner, this issue reflects on the momentum this brings to the industry despite the current challenges of high inventory and declining sales.

WUXI, China - "A successful €16 million funding round in combination with encouragingly positive feedback at Taipei Cycle Show and Shanghai Cycle Show confirms we are on track for further growth," say Okawa Motor Technology founder and CEO Luca Du. Recently the e-bike system supplier opened a European office in the Netherlands.