'Imagining A Better Future: The Cycling Industry's Sustainable Practices', was the theme of the Taipei Cycle international press conference last 13 September announcing the show's 2023 focus on sustainability, featuring five pivotal themes of discussion, and welcoming international exhibitors and visitors.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The e-drive supplier Hyena will soon introduce the upgraded E-Road drive system unit with a ISIS torque sensor, and the range extender compatibility, while a new HMI will follow later. The Taichung based company expects to supply the system initially to some of its long-term partners for their MY 2024/25 e-bikes.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The adoption of the e-bike has shown a mixed pattern in Europe. In some countries people were more open to this innovation in cycling than in others, but the overall trend shows the e-bike continues to gain momentum.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The explosive growth of e-bikes and demand for micromobility as a whole has led to creative business models, financing options, and government incentives to increase adoption. During the Ebike Future conference last week David Reed, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Mobility Consulting (SMC) analysed what's needed from the public and private sector to sustain the growth of e-bikes.

"The health care turmoil in the US is only temporary," Philips' CEO said in an interview in 2017. Today, Philips itself seems to be in its worst turmoil ever. The company is recalling millions of medical devices due to the breakdown of foam (PE-PUR) used in the Philips Respironics ventilators and other medical devices, causing serious potential health risks.

德國，羅伊特林根（REUTLINGEN）－斯洛伐克經濟部表示，Bosch eBike System為擴大生產電動自行車零件，正投資設廠斯洛伐克。該廠預計將於2023下半年開始運作。

美國，芝加哥（CHICAGO）－New York Yacht Club（紐約遊艇俱樂部，簡稱NYYC）American Magic帆船隊宣佈將與SRAM合作。為贏得享富盛譽的美洲盃帆船賽（America's Cup），SRAM不僅僅是贊助而已。

荷蘭，鹿特丹（ROTTERDAM）－疫情期間國際貨櫃海運價飆漲，但好景不再，貨櫃價格現在直直落。價格下跌不只對市場情況有很大影響，對運輸量可能也是。自行車產業高度依賴亞洲供貨，行情巨幅波動也增加現有市場的變數。

羅馬尼亞，蒂米什瓦拉（TIMISOARA）－Decathlon配合的羅馬尼亞自行車製造商Sport Mechanical Workshop SRL（SMW）成功達成許多歐洲自行車製造商的夢想。Mach1 Wheel Components SRL已開始在自家工廠生產輪圈。

For many years, designing bicycles has mostly been about function. However, in times when the bicycle is increasingly used for daily trips and also increasingly replacing the car as a status symbol, this has changed. How high the demands on bicycle design have become, is shown in a look behind the scenes at the Dutch company VROEGH Design, an agency that is responsible for the design and engineering of several very successful bicycle brands. A look that reveals astonishing parallels to the automotive industry.

An increasing number of new technologies have entered the e-bike market and for many consumers this has become an essential part of their purchasing decisions. The development of new parts and accessories has also shifted its focus to e-bikes. The new products introduced for MY 2023 (and even 2024) show that innovation is pushing forward.

CHICAGO, USA - The New York Yacht Club American Magic racing team has announced a partnership with SRAM. In the bid to win the highly prestigious sailing competition America's Cup, SRAM's participation includes more than just sponsorship.

TIMISOARA, Romania - The Romanian Decathlon bicycle manufacturer Sport Mechanical Workshop SRL (SMW) has achieved what many European bicycle producers dream of. Mach1 Wheel Components SRL, started an in-house rim production.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the third consecutive year, the Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) developed an online marketing campaign in close cooperation with its members. Bike Europe discussed the impact of this project and the industry's changing approach towards the market with TBA Secretary General Gina Chang.

While the global economy continues to be in turmoil and uncertainty, more and more bicycle brands put their supply chains to the test. With its headquarter in the heart of Europe, the German company Akku Vision shows that nearshoring is not only an option for the production of complex bike parts but also can help e-bike manufacturers to increase the efficiency of their supply chain management.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - Bosch is investing in a new facility in eastern Slovakia to expand its production of e-bike components, the Slovakian Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced. Production should start in late 2023.

With its fully scalable vehicle platform for 4-wheel cargo and family e-bikes, Norwegian-German vehicle manufacturer, CityQ, wants to change the future of urban mobility. A crucial basis for the new project's success is South Korean tier-1 automotive supplier, Mando, and its new chainless drive system Mando Pedalrite.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Currently several important legislations with a considerable impact on the European and global bicycle industry are being discussed at the in EU in Brussels. "The next years will be crucial for the bicycle industry to ensure that the boom of e-bikes can continue and will not be hindered by disproportionate regulatory requirements," states the Confederation for the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI).