TAIPEI, Taiwan - Biologic introduces the newest and slimmest addition to its growing collection of bike-mount phone cases, the ThinCase for iPhone 6 and 6s.

PARIS, France - In volume and turnover the French bicycle market followed the European trend of growing business last year. Not only bicycles and accessories, but also e-bike sales are up substantially and becoming trend-setting. In 2014 the total value of the bike and P&A market increased by 7.5% to €1.616 billion.

BERN, Switzerland - Next to weight limitation & aerodynamics and disc brakes for road bikes there's more going on with regards to UCI approved components. Like with wheels as well as saddles.

LONDON, UK - Earlier in the year Rob Howes, a C2W (Cycle to Work) expert who designed and built Halford's original C2W web application, launched ProC2W. It allows UK employers to purchase (electric) bikes on behalf of employees who benefit from tax relief, saving up to 42% of the recommended retail prices (RRP) of the bicycle.

MILAN, Italy - Two traditional Italian companies, De Rosa and Pininfarina have joined forces to develop a new production technique which is called the 'ultra-precision 3D printing process'.

BIELEFELD, Germany - To improve its service level for retailers, Hebie developed an on-line after sales platform for its replacement parts. This should make it easier to order replacement parts and speed up deliveries.

葡萄牙，AGUEDA-隨著更多自行車零組件製造商開始在葡萄牙自行車谷 (Bike Valley Portugal)投入生產製造，此地正蓄勢待發。像避震器主要製造商計畫於2017年第一季開始在此地生產。

瑞士，伯恩- 除了公路車上的重量限制、空氣動力學和碟煞外，還有更多關於UCI認證的零組件會有進展。比方說輪組和座墊。

台灣，台北- 2015年12月18日前，歡迎自行車產業製造商和設計師的設計和創新產品參加此次2016年台北國際自行車展創新設計大獎，由評審選出最優秀作品。

DIEREN, the Netherlands - Gazelle CEO Jaap Merkus announces to leave Gazelle, next to commercial director Eric Otto, as of October 1.

LUDHIANA, India - After its recent take-over of Avocet in the UK, India's Hero Cycles continues its buying spree. The latest to be bought is the home-grown premium bicycle brand Firefox. Hero acquired Firefox Bikes as part of its strategy to further cement its position in the fast-growing premium cycling segment in India.

NUNSPEET, the Netherlands - As from 1 January 2017, the Shimano European head office will be located at the High Tech Campus (HTC) in Eindhoven in the south of the Netherlands. Shimano chose the HTC in view of the growing importance of a global business environment, the presence of young talent and a strong focus on innovation.

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, USA - Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, announces the launch of a new four-day demo event that focuses on East Coast bicycle retailers. Currently Interbike is only held at the West Coast, in Las Vegas where the 2015 show closed its doors last Friday, September 18.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Up until 18 December 2015, manufacturers and designers from the cycling industry are invited to enter their designs and innovations to be put to the test by the judges in the Taipei Cycle design & innovation awards 2016.

VIENNA, Austria - Bike sales in Austria turned around last year, compared to a disappointing 2013. Due to a rainy summer Austrians bought 6.8% fewer bikes in 2013. Better conditions in 2014 boosted sales again with a 5.1% increase. Also in Austria, e-bikes were outperforming all other categories.

BERLIN, Germany - The German market saw solid growth in 2014, in particular for e-bikes. Close to 8% more bikes were sold in Germany last year. A total of 4.1 million bicycles and e-bikes were traded. The average value per bike sold to the consumer was up to a record breaking €528.

AGUEDA, Portugal - Bike Valley Portugal is gaining momentum as more bike component manufacturers are starting production here. Like a major maker of suspension forks whose production is planned to start here in the first quarter of 2017.

BERN, Switzerland - During a meeting of the 'Disc Brake Group' of the World Federation Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) at Eurobike it became clear that the formal introduction and endorsement by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is a big step closer now.