APELDOORN, the Netherlands - It is expected to be one of the main discussed topics at the Taipei International Cycle Show; the initiatives for creating more supply chain flexibility by bringing production back to Europe. These initiatives were announced at Eurobike 2014. Since they have has their effect. Even more than expected.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The positive results the EU bike market showed in 2014 continued into 2015. This is indicated by the Eurostat import statistics. Excluding e-bikes and speed e-bikes/s-pedelecs the import of 'regular' bicycles grew 2.1% in the first eight months of 2015.
TAIPEI, Taiwan - on Thursday, March 3, 2016 the latest news on getting UCI approved disc brakes in road racing will be highlighted at a public meeting organized by the Bicycle Committee of the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI).
SPAIN, Madrid - In the recently published study called the 'Spanish Bicycle Barometer' the cycling advocacy organization Red de Ciudades por la Bicicleta (Network of Cycling Cities) showed that more than eight percent or 3.8 million people use their bike every day while almost half the population in the country calls itself a frequent bicycle rider.
DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Bike Europe's report on Giant's introduction of two very serious looking e-road models sparked a lot of response. Though the e-road might not be in the spotlight like e-MTBs, also some other brands offer a range of e-road race bikes.
ATHENS, Greece - The cycling industry has not recovered from the harsh reality of the Greek economy, however the statistics show that the decline in sales is not as big as it was. The imports and exports data show that bicycles remain popular despite the economy, but the effects of the dramatic financial situation of the country are still clear and present.
HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Big double digit growth figures are presented today by Accell Group NV in its report on the financial results for 2015. The company's Haibike brand outperformed in particular with its e-MTBs and is now Accell's biggest brand. Disappointing however are the company's results on its home market, the Netherlands.
台灣，台中- 他們不是第一家展示電動公路賽車的廠商，因為第一批電動公路車在2014年的歐洲自行車展上就出現了。但由於業界對於此類車款的態度可說是相當矛盾。Giant會因為他們推出兩款十分好看的電動公路車款而改變這一切嗎?
英國，諾丁漢- Dahon Ford自行車的產品會在孟加拉的Meghna製造，因此可以以0%的進口關稅進到歐盟會員國。總部在英國的分銷商Direct365 Ltd.將會在即將舉行的台北國際自行車展發表這些車款。
芬蘭，赫爾辛基- 為了增長其牛步的自行車業務(2015年下滑2%)，Amer Sports Corporation 已經併購了ENVE Composites。 Amer Sports報導說：「總部在美國的ENVE帶來了碳技術的能力，且它提供了經營規模與協同效應，和我們的自行車部門有了互補。」
在台北舉辦的2016年全球自行車城市大會將會有兩日的「產業日」，業界知名人士包括巨大集團執行長羅祥安、Trek 總裁John Burke將會剖析自行車經濟學、倡議在市場發展中扮演的角色，並闡明為什麼我們需要成功的政策來幫助每個人擴展業務。
台灣，台北- Bike Europe和荷蘭與比利時的自行車經銷商雜誌Tweewieler將會在29屆台北國際自行車展參展。
TAIPEI, Taiwan - More than 1,100 exhibitors are lined-up for the 29th edition of the 2016 Taipei International Cycle Show which will open its doors on next week on March 2nd. The revival of the European market as a main export destination for Taiwan's bicycle industry will have a major impact on the show dynamics.
VEENENDAAL, the Netherlands - At next week's Velo-city Global Congress and Taipei Cycle Show lights and lock maker Axa is launching the world's first smart E-Lock. By making it an integral part of a bike rental (back office) system more markets can be served with shared bikes without docking stations or additional to the new smart dockings.
SILKEBORG, Denmark - The man behind it has been involved in e-bikes right from the start of this new category and is also known as an inventor of some e-bike features still used today. Lars Munksoe who started Protanium in 2006 has now sold all of his shares in that company to Accell Group and started a new e-bike company. It's called Positive Energies ApS.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Joy Industrial Co., ltd's premium brand Novatec recently released a new wheelset for 2016 called the Alpine. It has been positioned as the 'Swiss-Army knife', or the most versatile wheelset for XC, trail, to light enduro riding.
BAUNACH, Germany - Messingschlager has started distributing the Overade Plixi foldable helmet. The award winning helmet was designed by Philippe Arrouart and marketed by Clément Cailleau. It is already widely available in France and it is expected to be distributed Europe wide soon.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The Copenhagen Bike Show saw its premiere in March 2015 and was an immediate success with more than 10,000 visitors. Focused on innovation, design and functionality the event has managed to increase the number of foreign exhibitors for the 2016 edition next month.
