比利時，布魯塞爾（Brussels）－CONEBI於年度報告中表示，歐洲的踏板輔助電動自行車產量正迅速成長，從2018至2019年已增加近六成。2019年的自行車及電動自行車產量較2018年增加11%，再再顯示電動自行車潮流帶來的影響。

台灣，台北－因新冠疫情暫停舉辦的台北自行車展已宣佈了明年的展會日期為3月3至6日，現已開放參展商報名。

中國，上海－原訂5月初舉辦的第30屆中國國際自行車展受疫情影響延期，主辦單位原希望仍能在下半年舉辦，不過依舊沒辦法實現。因此下屆展會將延至2021舉辦。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The production of pedal assist e-bikes in Europe is growing at fast pace: from 2018 to 2019 the surge, in units, amounts to almost 60%. This was reported by the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) in their annual report. Compared with 2018, the 2019 production of bicycles and e-bikes combined increased by 11%, showing the big impact of the e-bike boom.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - After a one year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2021 dates for Taipei Cycle Show have been announced. Exhibitor registration is now open for the event scheduled for 3-6 March.

NEW DELHI, India - Ludhiana based Govind Rubber Limited (GRL) was un-operational from last three years after one of the country's prominent bicycle tyre and tube brands went into insolvency. The new owners were set to re-start production but the coronavirus pandemic put their revival plans on hold for few months.

SHANGHAI, China - The postponement of the 30th China International Bicycle Fair which was scheduled for early May this year was inevitable. Initially the organization hoped that the fair could still take place in the second half of this year. That is not going to happen either. The next edition has been postponed to 2021.

The front rack installed on some Cannondale Treadwell bicycles proved not to be safe.

BERGAMO, Italy - Vittoria, one of the world's leading manufacturers of bicycle tires with an annual production of more than 7 million tires and 900,000 high performance tubulars and cotton tires has changed ownership. Vittoria Group's President and CEO Rudi Campagne (76) presented the Italian private equity fund, Wise Equity, as the new owner of Vittoria Industries Ltd.

MADRID, Spain - For the second consecutive year, the Spanish e-bike market expanded by large figures. In 2019 the e-bike sales volume increased by 28.3% to more than 140,000 units. The average retail price for an e-bike

ANTWERP, Belgium - Now the bicycle enjoys an unprecedented rise in popularity, the next automotive stakeholder invests in this industry. The Belgium automotive distributor Beerens Group took over the Benelux importer and wholesaler Van der Wal for an undisclosed amount.

HANOVER, Germany  - Continental's Urban Taraxagum bicycle tyre made from dandelion rubber has been recognised with two awards. The Red Dot Design award was awarded for the design of the tread of the tyre, which is based on the cell shape of the dandelion and Focus E-Bike has commended the sustainability of rubber extraction from dandelions.

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - The impact on product development and new introductions as a result of the corona pandemic become more and more evident. It is not only supply chain issues that hamper the industry today, also new developments for model year 2021 have been delayed on a large scale.

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - In a case with implications beyond the bike industry, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), held that copyright protection may exist for a product whose shape is, at least in part, necessary to obtain a technical result. This legal judgement favours folding bike producer, Brompton, in their case against South Korean, Get2Get.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - For model year 2021, Bosch eBike Systems is extending the small, robust on-board Kiox computer to include a navigation function. According to Bosch, "the technical improvements optimise the e-bike experience making it the smart connected companion for long rides."

BRUSSELS, Belgium - "The European Commission cannot continue to ignore a key barrier to growth for the LEV market," says trade association, LEVA-EU, following the decision to carry out another study into LEVs. The association is calling for the commission to "match green transport rhetoric with action on LEVs" in regards to legislation which limits the sector.

TALLINN, Estonia - European transportation platform, Bolt, is launching its first electric bike-sharing service. The service is being rolled out in Paris, with plans to expand to more European capitals this year. Bolt, which was founded in 2013, is now offering electric bikes, scooters, and ride-hailing under a single brand in one app.

荷蘭，邦尼克－電動自行車在歐洲各國市場持續熱銷，許多人都將其視為最佳的都會交通工具，因此使用族群不斷成長。即便是像荷蘭這樣的成熟市場，電動自行車銷售依舊呈雙位數成長。