AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - The largest bicycle dealer cooperative in the Netherlands, Dynamo Retail Group has reported strong sales figures in May just like in April. Spurred on by an increase in cycling since the corona pandemic, the group has reported an increase in turnover of 36.4% in May.
MILAN, Italy - The 500 euro bonus scheme to purchase a new bicycle provided by the Italian government as part of the corona measures has attracted many people to the shops. The Italian industry organization, Confindustria ANCMA, reports a boost in sales since the shops reopened in early May.
ITTIGEN/BERN, Switzerland - The World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is conducting a series of surveys to better understand the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the sporting goods business. "The results of our May pulse survey show that COVID-19 is, as expected, having a sustained negative impact on our industry," comments WFSGI President & CEO, Robbert de Kock. But the results also revealed some positives.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - To strengthen its presence in the Taiwan bicycle industry and push the boundaries for the future of mobility growth in the bicycle sector, Bosch eBike Systems opened a Taichung-based headquarter office. "We see more potential in the region and are planning to expand our presence by bringing innovative solutions," said Claus Fleischer, CEO of Bosch eBike Systems at the grand opening today.
HEERENVEEN, The Netherlands - Accell Group has reported that bike sales rebounded in May after weak March and April sales as a result of the COVID-19 restrictions. In parallel, the company has arranged an additional credit facility as a
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization CEN-CENELEC has published a new standard on the general methods for the assessment of the ability to repair, reuse and upgrade energy-related products.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The number of EU member states that allows an e-scooter on the roads is on the rise. With that, the availability of e-scooters with a saddle is also growing. "However, those vehicles are ticking time bombs since they are completely illegal if non type-approved," stated LEVA-EU this week, who is now calling on the European Commission to fill the legislative gaps.
德國， 威斯巴登（Wiesbaden）－德國聯邦統計局（Destatis）於6月3日世界自行車日（World Bicycle Day）宣佈了幾項值得注意的國家零售數據，其中包含自行車零售業。該局將今年三月及四月的銷售作比較，與其他零售產業比起來，IBD的情況相對樂觀。
台灣，台北－自從部分國家開始鬆綁疫情封鎖政策之後，台灣自行車製造商在海外市場的銷售便見起色。Giant和Merida皆宣佈銷售成長，Giant表示等待許久的匈牙利廠順應需求將於近期開始生產。
法國， 阿訥西（Annecy）－Mavic在5月20日被Grenoble商業法庭宣佈交由破產管理者管理之後，未來仍充滿著未知數。目前該案由Thevenot Partners和AJUP負責。在提交出的計劃當中最特別的就屬法國商業律師Didier Poulmaire。
荷蘭，布森（Bussum）－荷蘭自行車開發商Peter Ariese於5月25日在位於荷蘭布森的自家住宅內意外去世。
REUTLINGEN, Germany - Bosch eBike Systems sees the corona crisis as a challenge for politicians to resolutely drive forward the long-discussed mobility turnaround. The German mid-motor drivetrain supplier calls for the expansion of urban bicycle infrastructure as the corona crisis made clear that, "bicycles and e-bikes play an increasingly important role in modern individual mobility."
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike 2020, with its later 24-26 November date re-scheduled due to Corona is adjusting its concept. This year's edition is being adapted to a business lounge concept for spec meetings with a particular focus on OEM, parts and components. The organisers also expect to have a more regional focus.
GENEVA, Switzerland - The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) has been invited to participate in a new taskforce which is a joint body of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations (UN) to develop 'Principles of Green and Healthy Sustainable Transport'.
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - E-scooter rental company, Voi, is preparing itself for launch in the UK market this summer when e-scooters become legal. Current legislation in the UK allows people to buy an e-scooter but you can't ride it on a public road, cycle lane or pavement. Voi has now hired the tech company executive who was responsible for leading efforts with the UK government to legalise e-scooters to lead its growth in the UK, Ireland and Benelux countries.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese bicycle manufacturers are reporting a rebound in sales in overseas markets since some countries began easing their COVID-19 lockdown measures. Giant and Merida have both announced increased sales, with the former announcing that the long-awaited plant in Hungary will soon open to help meet demand.
CHAVANOD, France — Owned by the French group Rossignol, the bike brand Time Sport has been sold to the French company WhaTTfornow, specialised in the manufacturing of the concept e-bike WhaTT and based in Chavanod, close to Annecy.
ANNECY, France - Mavic's future remains uncertain after it was put in receivership on 2 May 2020 by the Commercial Court of Grenoble. Currently, the process is handled by Thevenot Partners and AJUP. Some projects have already been submitted but the one led by the French business lawyer Didier Poulmaire stands out.
