荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group為恢復EBITDA進行混亂重組，加市場上庫存過剩、消費需求疲軟及大幅折扣普遍等因素，信用評等機構Fitch Ratings因此決定將該集團評級從CCC降為CCC-。據該機構表示，Accell Group獲利表現疲弱、資金流動緊縮與負自由現金流皆導致其信用指標不穩定。

喬治亞州德盧斯 - Fox Factory Holding 今年的淨銷售額降至 3.34 億美元，年減 16.6%。為了顯示對公司的信心，Fox Factory Holding Corp 執行長 Michael Dennison 購買了該公司的股票，總價值為 498,375 美元。

法國，阿佛維勒（ALFORTVILLE）－電動出行（E-mobility）公司Cibox正將其生產從中國移至法國盧文（Revin）的生產組裝廠。該廠將於7月開始運行，每年組裝15萬輛，並生產電池、提供售後與回收服務，該廠亦會生產Cibox旗下品牌Yeep.me和其他品牌的產品。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Eurobike Award設計獎將於7月3日舉行頒獎典禮，本屆一共有43件自行車和未來出行產業的創新產品及項目得獎，另有12件作品將獲頒特殊設計獎。根據產品的設計、創新程度、生產品質和性價比，對來自35國大約300件報名作品進行9個類別的多階段評選。

MADRID, Spain - The mismatch between supply and demand has hit the Spanish bicycle industry very hard. Significant stockpiling has been taking place at both distributors and stores. This situation has not been balanced out yet as the 2023 market statistics show. Still, the Spanish industry association AMBE who presented the market data is still confident about the future market. AMBE also noted that 2024 will still be a difficult year for the industry.

WELS, Austria - As the momentum in Pierer Mobility AG's core motorbike markets in the US and Europe has slowed significantly in 2024, the Austrian two-wheeler giant announced the implementation of a comprehensive package of measures. It also includes a realignment of the bicycle division. Compared to 2023, the Austrians are now assuming a double-digit motorbike and e-bike sales drop.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The group of five bicycle making companies in Cambodia are quickly losing ground on the international bicycle market. Once moved quickly from Vietnam to Cambodia for beneficial import rates at its main markets years ago, it is now rapidly losing market share to China, Taiwan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

TOKYO-SHINJUKU, Japan - Nine years ago, a local event in the vibrant Tokyo district of Shinjuku started out as a bicycle festival for end-consumers. Over the years it blossomed into a pure B2B event for urban e-mobility. This year's Bicycle-E Mobility City Expo, which ran from 5 to 6 June, also featured two heavyweights from the domestic automotive industry as exhibitors for the first time.

Ten years may not seem very long in the bicycle industry but in many ways, BESV began long before 2014. The premium e-bike brand was started by the CEO of the Darfon Group, sharing in its legacy of eco-friendly electronics design.

DULUTH, Georgia - Fox Factory Holding started 2024 with a net sales drop of 16.6% to $333.47 million (€309.91 million) compared with 2023. In a move signaling confidence in the company, Michael Dennison, the chief executive officer of Fox Factory Holding Corp has purchased shares of the company's stock amounting to a total of $498,375.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The uncertain pace of the reorganization to restore its profit (EBITDA), the excess inventories in the market and weak consumer demand, and a deep-discount environment made Fitch Ratings decide to downgrade Accell Group from CCC to CCC-. According to the credit rating agency, "the weak operating performance, tight liquidity and negative free cash flow results in unsustainable credit metrics."

BERINGEN, Belgium - As a very well-known performance brand, Ridley Bikes has been visible in all top level road race competitions for the past two decades. Owner Belgian Cycling Factory, who also holds the labels Eddy Merckx and Corsa, is now building an international European organisation to capitalise on its successful business model.

ALFORTVILLE, France - E-mobility company, Cibox, is relocating its production from China with the creation of a production and assembly factory in Revin, France. The site, which will be operational in July, will assemble 150,000 units a year, produce batteries, and provide after-sales service and recycling. At the same time, the plant will manufacture Cibox's brand, Yeep.me, and for other brands.

FRANKFURT, Germany - A total of 43 innovative products and projects in the bike and future mobility sector will be honoured during the Eurobike Award ceremony on 3 July. Another 12 will receive a special distinction. Around 300 submissions from 35 countries were assessed in a multi-stage selection process in 9 categories according to criteria such as design, level of innovation, manufacturing quality and value for money.

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－荷蘭自行車零售市場經過2023年大幅縮減後，今年1至3月已部分回升，交易額年增5.2%。H&L會計稅務公司的基準顯示，去年同期營收仍較2022年減少10%，主要原因為2022年銷售飆升。

義大利，特雷維廖（TREVIGLIO）－Bianchi位於Treviglio工廠翻新後設置的新廠已正式啟用，新產線每班可生產500輛自行車，是依據Bianchi開發出的創新營運邏輯與生產流程所設計。在啟用典禮上，新任執行長Marco Gentili接替了Fabrizio Scalzotto的職位。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－受到主要市場銷售二位數減少、庫存居高及去化庫存的大幅折扣影響，去年歐盟（電動）自行車進口急遽下滑。歐盟統計局（Eurostat）已公開2024年第一季進口數據，可看出今年市場發展趨勢，還存有一線生機。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－分享專業知識及最佳實踐方法已成為歐洲自行車展Eurobike的重要部分。自行車行業的年度聚會已成自行車及電動自行車廠的全球展示舞台。在7月3至7日，業界專家將聚集法蘭克福參加這場自行車及輕型電動車的旗艦商展。