PARIS, France - French bike organisation Filière Vélo has introduced the 'Cyclescore' label, a new standard aimed at promoting the French cycling industry while addressing environmental and societal challenges. "It's a voluntary label that aims to provide the best information to consumers," said Florence Le Gall, general delegate of the Filière Vélo.
MEINERZHAGEN, Germany - It was announced as a revolution in bicycle headlights by Busch+Müller: the Briq-XL reacts to the lean of the handlebar in a progressive sequence to provide a magnificent illumination of the bend while riding the curve.
MADRID, Spain - Retail giant Decathlon and trade association AMBE have joined forces to promote the use of bicycles as a means of transport, leisure, tourism and sport. With this collaboration, the company and the association seek to develop common strategies that promote the use of bicycles and share market strategies.
Since Yamaha launched the first production e-bike in 1993, the company has played an important role in transforming the two-wheeler industry. With the Power Assist System (PAS), Yamaha introduced a new dimension to the cycling experience, allowing riders to benefit from electric assistance without losing the feel of traditional cycling. Now, three decades later, Yamaha is introducing the PW-LINK system: a new concept in e-bike co-development that will benefit manufacturers, dealers, and riders.
OBERRIED, Switzerland - Faster than expected, the Swiss retail group Migros has found a new owner for its Bike World chain of stores. Industry insider and jack-of-all-trades Thomas Binggeli has acquired most of the bicycle store chain via his investment company Thömus AG. The takeover will officially take effect in February 2025.
HARD, Austria - Business has not always gone smoothly at Austria's second largest bicycle manufacturer, Simplon Fahrrad GmbH. How big these problems were, became public when the shareholders replaced the management at the end of 2023. This year's industry-wide double-digit sales drop left a real skid mark on Simplon's revenue, forcing them to apply for a Chapter 11 status this week to support the ongoing restructuring process.
LONDON, UK - Award-winning e-bike brand Gocycle has started a crowdfunding campaign to launch its new range of urban folding bikes. Founder and CEO of Gocycle owner Karbon Kinetics Ltd Richard Thorpe explains why he turned to this tentative way of funding, having founded the company already in 2002. "Institutional capital has fled most industries including bike companies, as well as small innovators like Gocycle."
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Renowned Taiwanese bicycle component manufacturer Glory Wheel Enterprise Co., Ltd. (GW) has acquired the bicycle accessory brands, Spank Industries and Fratelli Industries. Through the acquisition the Taiwanese aims to reinforce its position in the high-end bicycle components market. Financial details of the acquisition have not been disclosed.
OXFORD, UK - The annual E-bike Summit held in Oxford is now in its sixth year. The event is unusual in that it brings together manufacturers, retailers, politicians and trade bodies in one high-level gathering. Top of the agenda this year was removing the barriers to e-bike adoption in the UK.
荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－荷蘭檢察機關已決定終止對載貨自行車製造商Babboe B.V.的刑事調查。該公司涉嫌製造並販售存在安全問題的幾款（電動）載貨自行車。
台灣，台中－Giant Group宣布收購Stages Cycling，其母公司當中有幾間於6月申請《破產法》第11章（Chapter 11）破產保護。Giant Group美國子公司SPIA Cycling Inc.最終以2,010萬美元得標收購Stages Cycling。
芬蘭，坦佩雷（TAMPERE）－電動自行車驅動系統品牌Revonte於1年前被迫申請破產。自從5年前推出產品之後，該公司在業界收到不少正面評價，OEM也喜愛將Revonte ONE作為電動自行車下一代驅動系統。不過，即便電動自行車正旺，Revonte仍未能撐到最後。現在，共同創辦人兼前執行長Otto Chrons首次分享他在Revonte的故事以及學到的教訓。
義大利，布斯納戈（BUSNAGO）－專利糾紛通常會耗時多年，而葡萄牙零件製造商Miranda和FSA之間自2018年開始的案子也不例外，當時該間葡萄牙公司向德國進口商Advanced Sports發出一封信件。FSA近期公開聲明表示，此案已在德國杜塞道夫（Düsseldorf）地方法院裁決後結案。
Askoll Ultra, the brand dedicated to developing power units for e-MTBs, renews its commitment with Mirko Tabacchi for the WES 2024 World Championship, officially sponsoring the Italian athlete. Tabacchi will race an e-MTB equipped with Askoll Ultra C90A power unit.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The slow start of the annual Taichung Bike Week reflects the overall mood in the market. The inventory situation is still delaying product innovations and the development of new models. Over the past years the market has moved away from the annual model year cycles. All of this combined makes attending an annual sourcing show like Taichung Bike Week less relevant for product managers.
BERINGEN, Belgium - To extend its European sales network Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) has been reviewing its business model and market strategy as part of a major expansion of its business. As owner of brands like Ridley Bikes and Eddy Merckx the company wrote a 'book of promises' for current and future retail partners to clarify this new strategy.
MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy - The seventh edition of the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) emphasised its position as an international show for the cycling industry in Italy. After Padova, Verona and Milan, the industry has found a new opportunity to present itself at the Misano World Circuit.
MUNICH, Germany - Jack Brandsen is taking over the role of chief strategy officer (CSO) Europe at Gobao effective immediately. In his position, he will drive the strategic direction of the company in the European market. Brandsen brings over 15 years of experience in the bicycle industry and has successfully built numerous brands in the e-mobility sector.
