The global demand for various bicycles has risen considerably during the global pandemic. In order to keep up with the increase in demand, bicycle and e-bike manufacturers need to secure their assembly capacity. Through unique and flexible assembly solutions, manufacturers can increase production capacity and at the same time improve work conditions.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Only six European member states are properly integrating cycling into their National Recovery and Resilience Plans, new analysis by the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF) shows. While Belgium has championed cycling by allocating €473 million for infrastructure, etc, cycling is noticeably absent from Germany's agenda.

OBERHACHING, Germany - SQLab GmbH, a specialist known for its ergonomic bicycle products has been acquired by Boards & More GmbH, owner of the bike wear and accessory brand Ion, for an unspecified amount. Both companies plan to now jointly develop and distribute further innovative products for the bicycle market.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Empty warehouses and low inventory limited bicycle and e-bike sales volumes in Belgium last year. According to the national industry organisation Traxio there was great interest in cycling last year but the market increase was only 4% as there were insufficient products available.

DOETINCHEM, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (number 2/2021) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Some of the highlights include the interview with Emilio Lombardo, CEO of Cicli Lombardo S.p.A

法國，巴黎（Paris）－馬達和變速一體成型的整合式驅動系統是否是電動自行車的未來趨勢？法國汽車龍頭Valeo深信此一概念。Valeo電動化部門主管Jérôme Mortal希望以此款先進駕駛輔助系統（ADAS）開啟一場革命。

Valeo和Revonte都忙著開發整合式驅動系統，將馬達與變速器結合為一。Bosch和Shimano兩大巨頭是否也在研發當中？Conti的系統又在何處？

義大利，布倫巴泰（Brembate）－Vittoria Group迎接Vanessa ten Hoff以創新長（Chief Innovation Officer，簡稱CIO）的職位加入公司領導團隊。Vittoria開創的自行車輪胎創意中心和單車體驗場將交由新任CIO負責。

波蘭，華沙（Warsaw）－有越來越多私募基金看見自行車產業各層面的市場潛力。對7Anna集團來說，Resource Partners收購公司將提供他們旗下品牌國際拓展策略必要的資金，包含Creme Cycles、NS Bikes、Octane One和Rondo。

The main topics in this edition: - EU e-bike imports increased by 10% to meet market demand - Netherlands e-bike market value hikes in 2020 - German e-bike sales reach unparalleled records - Inside Italy's industry: What happened in 2020?

WARSAW, Poland - A growing number of private equity funds see the market potential of the cycling industry on all levels. For 7Anna the take-over by Resource Partners will provide the necessary funding to implement its international expansion strategy for its brands which are part of the group: Creme Cycles, NS Bikes, Octane One and Rondo.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Since 2014, the fleet of Danish bike sharing company, Donkey Republic has grown to around 13,000 bikes and e-bikes located in more than 60 cities in 14 countries across Europe. To facilitate further expansion, the company is now preparing for a listing on Nasdaq First North in Copenhagen.

BREMBATE, Italy — Vittoria Group welcomes Vanessa ten Hoff as Chief Innovation Officer to its leadership team. Vittoria's development of the first of its kind Bicycle Tyre Innovation Center with the Cycling Experience Park will be the responsibility of the new CIO.

PARIS, France - Are integrated drive systems, with the motor and gears in one housing, the future for e-bikes? The French automotive giant Valeo is convinced of this concept. Jérôme Mortal, Electrification Director at Valeo wants to start a revolution with this advanced driver assistance system (ADAS).

REUTLINGEN, Germany - In an open publication, Bosch ebike Systems CEO Claus Fleischer, calls for a major change of the transport policy on the company's home market Germany. "We are lagging behind when looking at neighboring countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark. They can enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a bicycle or e-bike, but changes in German society are stuck on bumpy bike paths."

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - E-bike sales continue to rise across Scandinavia prompting brands to look at their positioning on the market. Just this week two brands, the Dutch Gazelle, part of the Pon Group, and Swedish Ecoride with strong representation across the region, opened new experience centres to showcase their e-bike ranges.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Dutch e-bike brand VanMoof has introduced a removable powerbank that gives riders up to 100 km extra range on their VanMoof S3 or X3. Charging from 0-100% in three hours, and weighing 2.8 kg, it is now available to order and ships in June 2021.

Valeo and Revonte are busy developing integrated drive systems, where motor and 'gear' are housed in one unit. Are Bosch and Shimano, the market leaders in e-bike drive support, also working on an integrated system? And where has Conti's integrated system gone?