HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands ‐ A fast recovery after the first lockdowns and the sustained high demand for bicycles, parts and accessories across Europe, has led the Accell Group to a 17% increase in net sales in 2020, according to the financial statement released today. The company also reports an operating profit of €74.7 million compared to €60.0 million in 2019.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike announced today that more than 800 exhibitors have signed up for the 29th edition of the show. Which is scheduled from 1 to 4 September. Eurobike show manager Stefan Reisinger reveals how the international bike trade show landscape is changing and they are confident of holding the 2021 show.

PARIS, France - The International Transport Forum (ITF) is calling on governments to prioritise cycling over cars to minimise pollution, improve the environment and meet sustainability objectives. In a boost for cycling initiatives, the number one recommendation in their latest report is to redistribute road space

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taipei Cycle opened its virtual doors yesterday for a fully online version for the first time. Bike Europe and the bike dealer magazine for the Netherlands and Belgium, Tweewieler will be on hand at this year's online edition of Taipei Cycle.

英國，雷迪奇（Redditch）－英國領先自行車零售商Halfords最新七週數據顯示，2020-21年度的年利潤預計為9000萬英鎊至1億英鎊之間（1.04億至1.15億歐元）。會有這些超乎預期的數字是因為自行車銷售又再繳出驚人成績。據某企業提出的共同看法，分析師先前預測的數字僅比7000萬英鎊（6000萬歐元）高一些。

義大利，布倫巴泰（Brembate）－Vittoria於北義大利投資1000萬歐元拓展歐洲業務。 該公司計畫將歐洲倉庫的容量擴大一倍，應付接下來幾年的市場擴張，此舉同為Vittoria欲大幅提升泰國廠產能的大型投資計劃的其中一部分。

英國，倫敦（London）－Gocycle為提升其成長中的歐洲客戶群，宣佈成立全新的歐洲子公司。子公司地點設於荷蘭，將負責從德國的中央發貨中心完成歐盟地區的配送。該倉庫會堆放並分銷Gocycle產品和配件，完成該品牌歐盟地區的訂單。

中國，蘇州－Bafang正為高階電池組的發展及生產投資新廠，該電動馬達製造商稱此計劃為「八方新能源」（Bafang New Energy）－同時也是Bafang於中國設立的第三間全資子公司。

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Taiwan has strengthened its market position as e-bike supplier for the European market. Looking at the EU import statistics, this country increased its market share from 46 % in 2019 to 51 % last year.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In contrast to the e-bike imports into the European Union, bicycle imports declined during the period January - November 2020 compared with 2019. The number of imported bicycles went down by 3.8% from 4,452,823 units in the first 11 months of 2019 to 4,283,620 units in the same period last year.

MILAN, Italy - At the height of the bicycle boom, with forecasts of 20% growth on 2019 figures and over 2 million units sold in 2020 according to the national association estimates, Italian cycling companies are now facing the challenging consequences of the pandemic. Nine leading companies in the bike sector gave their view in this report on what is happening and what to expect for 2021.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - In 2020 the industry news was dominated by either the temporary closures of factories due to the lockdown or booming sales, but what was the real impact on the market? With the help of EU import statistics and market data, Bike Europe editor-in-chief, Jan-Willem van Schaik explains.

Where cars have been status symbols ever since they were invented, bicycles were mostly seen as a practical and economical way to get around. Together with the expansion of the electric bike market this is starting to change. Cyclists add more value to the aesthetics of a bicycles' design and see their vehicle as a way to express their identity.

MÜHLHAUSEN, Germany - Another German bike manufacturer has filed for insolvency and the search for investors is now in full swing. Despite gaining interest for its patent protected 'Cyfly' drivetrain, rising debts have sealed Möve Bikes fate. On February 5th, Marcello Di Stefano from Diligens Rechtsanwälte & Insolvenzverwalter GbR was appointed as provisional insolvency administrator.

REDDITCH, UK - The latest seven weekly set of figures from the UK's leading cycle retailer Halfords shows annual profits for the 2020/21 financial year are expected to be in the range of £90-£100 million (€104-€115 million). These 'better-than-expected' figures are underpinned by spectacular cycling sales figures.

BUSETO PALIZZOLO, Italy - "The double-digit growth trend which started last year will continue into 2021 and I think it will take until 2023 before the supply chain situation will consolidate," says Emilio Lombardo, CEO of Cicli Lombardo S.p.A. which is among the top four Italian bicycle manufacturers.

Full Speed Ahead's latest e-MTB carbon wheels have been designed to withstand the rigors of aggressive e-bike riders. With a growing e-MTB sales market FSA has identified that the need for e-specific parts to handle the extra weight has never been greater.

CAMBRIDGE, USA -The latest offering from American folding bike manufacturer, Montague, is a full-size, step-through, mid-drive folding e-bike. With a patent-pending frame design, the M-E1 is a performance trekking e-bike that folds in seconds with a single quick release. The e-bike is entering the European market through German distributor, Voss Spezial-Rad.