AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Pon Holdings, which includes the Pon Bike Group, has reported an improvement in the group's financial results compared to 2018. Both the turnover and the profit of the company increased in 2019, but the group has followed other large companies and decided to postpone the dividend this year.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The coronavirus is hitting hard, both in terms of health and economics. With various forms of lockdowns in place across the world, the global supply chain which allows the bike industry to function is facing the consequences of reduced operations. 

MIJDRECHT, the Netherlands - More than 50 years ago, Alan Clarke joined the export sales department of Nottingham, UK based Sturmey-Archer. At that time the component was a subsidiary of Raleigh Industries. He is now stepping down as General Manager of Sunrace Sturmey-Archer Europe BV to enjoy a well-earned retirement.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) has today released the findings of its first Coronavirus Business Impact Survey which show an industry facing multiple challenges, but confident of survival. The m

DRESDEN, Germany - The implementation of the WMTC (World Motorcycle Test Cycle) from January 2020 onwards has significantly changed the speed pedelec's type approval test procedure. Dresden, Germany based EMEC-Prototyping already did a series of successful test runs with WMTC implemented in its test benches.

WAMBRECHIES, France - The French e-bike brand, O2Feel, has raised 9 million euros for its 10th anniversary thanks to the investment of Compagnie d'Anjou and some banks. Based in Northern France, the manufacturer will accelerate its international development and boost its position on the French market.

SAINT-JEAN-DE-MOIRANS, France - The French Rossignol Group, owner of Rossignol, Time Sport and Felt, announced a few weeks ago, the opening of a procedure regarding the future of Time Sport. This procedure concerns the carbon frames production and assembling site in Gajary, Slovakia, and the brand's headquarter in Saint-Jean-de-Moirans, France, where the design and marketing departments are located. The group's decision does not include the pedals and shoes activities. 

TREVISO, Italy - Pinarello, the Italian brand of premium road bicycles, accessories and apparel, have announced that Uberto Thun-Hohenstein has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2020. 

荷蘭，海倫芬（Heerenveen）－Accell Group於上週公佈了一系列維持公司運作的措施。該公司於聲明中表示：「有鑑於新冠肺炎對經濟活動及我們所處的市場造成超乎預期的嚴重影響，基於此次疫情爆發時間長短及影響範圍的不確定性，因此採取應對措施。

中國，上海－第30屆中國國際自行車展覽會（China Cycle 2020）主辦單位宣佈，原訂於五月在上海舉辦的日期將會延後。

荷蘭，杜廷赫姆（Doetinchem）－新冠肺炎對歐洲自行車產業造成的嚴重影響已越來越明顯。各家企業都在尋找有效根本的解決辦法以落實保護公司未來經營的新措施。以下為最新發展。

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The measures taken by European governments to limit the Coronavirus have been in place some for weeks now and the impact on the bicycle industry becomes more and more visible. Sales have even jumped in some countries, while others are still struggling with the new situation. What is happening on the e-bike and bicycle markets?

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Last year Taiwan's leading bicycle manufacturer Giant Group reached a consolidated revenue of NT$ 63.45 billion (1.90 billion euro), a historical record. Compared to the previous year, this is an increase of 5.3 percent.

GENEVA, Switzerland - The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) and its member associations are calling upon governments worldwide to allow bicycle repair services to continue throughout the COVID-19 crisis, provided that all necessary health precautions are respected.

PRZASNYSZ, Poland - The largest bicycle manufacturer in Poland, Kross, is taking its first moves to combat the difficult economic situation forced by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. The company's Board of Directors has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 25 percent.

HUKOU, Taiwan - The multi-billion Simplo Tech Group (SMP), headquartered in Taiwan, debuted at the 2019 Eurobike show. This battery maker, which is the main supplier for Apple computers, notebooks, tablets and I-phones, presented itself through one of its subsidiaries; Trend Energy Technology Co. Ltd.

HOOFDDORP, the Netherlands - In technology, performance improvements are what's commonly expected. The amount of time and money put into developing such enhanced technologies obviously depends on the stakes. A good example is Integrated Circuits (IC's), which have seen dramatic improvements over time. While physical limits are in sight now for IC's - after many decades - battery technology is in a much earlier stage of development. It raises the question what's to be expected in battery technology?

在服務各位、提供全球自行車產業最新消息、報導和新知洞見將近25年之後，是時候該換我退休了。我們原訂計畫是在台北自行車展期間辦一場雞尾酒會，和大家敘敘舊、聊聊天。不過很遺憾地，台北展受到疫情影響而延後了。原本希望還能夠在5月中的Taipei Cycle+和大家碰面，但很不幸地，上週展會也宣佈取消了。所以唯一能夠和大家道別的就是透過這則訊息了。