TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In an attempt to improve the financial situation, bicycle manufacturers massively tried to lower their inventory levels even when it came with huge discounting. Giant Group managed to mitigate its decline in turnover to 7.4% as the company's 2024 monthly revenue report shows. This is compared with a decrease of 16.4% in 2023.

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group執行長Tjeerd Jegen將卸任並改任該集團監事會主席，該集團營運長Jonas Nilsson將接任執行長一職。執行長的交接流程將在2025年4月1日前完成，主席交接流程預計於今年稍後進行，以符合公司治理規範中的「冷靜期」（cool-off period）。

波蘭，華沙（WARSAW）－2025年的一系列重大產業趨勢將塑造自行車及電動自行車產業的未來發展，其中一個趨勢為製造業回流（reshoring），以歐洲生產取代亞洲來提升市場彈性。

德國，居特斯洛（GÜTERSLOH）－德國自行車界的另一間知名傳產公司亦陷入無法自救的財務困境。根據破產法院公告，Sprick Cycle GmbH和其母公司Sprick Holding GmbH皆於12月27日提交臨時破產申請。

台灣，桃園－台灣專業自行車製造商Pacific Cycles Inc.近日籠罩於悲傷之中，該公司董事長Michael Lin（林鳴皋）於1月9日安詳辭世，享年57歲。

BENTONVILLE, USA - Open to companies based in North America, Europe, and Asia, an innovative program dedicated to promoting 10 tech startups focused on cycling has been initiated by the Arkansas Global Cycling Accelerator (AGCA). The accelerator will offer a 10-week hybrid program designed to support cycling-related tech innovation.

The Taipei Cycle Show returns from March 26 to 29, 2025, at halls 1 and 2 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Recognized as a leading B2B event in the cycling industry, the show is expected to host 950 companies from 35 countries, occupying 3,600 booths. It remains a key meeting point for high-end bicycle supply chains, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - As predicted, Flyer production is being relocated to ZEG's Kettler factory in Germany. Only a skeleton team for Swiss dealer support will remain at the Swiss site in Huttwil. They will remain alongside sister company Biketec GmbH with its connectivity solution FIT which has not been affected by the exodus, but only after intense negotiations.

GÜTERSLOH, Germany - Another well-known traditional company in the German bicycle industry is facing financial difficulties that can't be solved by themselves anymore. Both Sprick Cycle GmbH and its parent company Sprick Holding GmbH filed for provisional insolvency on 27 December, according to an announcement of the insolvency court.

TAOYUAN, Taiwan - Taiwan's specialty bike manufacturer Pacific Cycles Inc., is having to deal with great sadness. On 9 January, president Michael Lin passed away peacefully at the age of just 57.

WARSAW, Poland - In 2025 a series of significant industry trends will mark the future development of the bicycle and e-bike industry. One of these trends is the ongoing reshoring of production and improving market flexibility by manufacturing in Europe instead of Asia.

BERLIN, Germany - Young urban e-bike mobility brand Lemmo, which was launched by Hypaths GmbH, celebrated its exhibition debut on the sporting goods show Ispo Munich 2024. In a small space at the Ispo BrandNew Hub in Hall B2, the newcomer put the spotlight on what it claims is a newly defined product in the city bike category.

BERLIN, January - NOCA, the Berlin-based software company pioneering master data management for the cycling industry, has added Christian Koll-Schwarze to its team as Business Development Lead. With more than 20 years of experience in the cycling industry, his role will involve positioning NOCA to transform the way cycling businesses manage their data in the OEM and aftermarket.

ARHUS, Denmark - Promovec Group A/S, supplier of e-bikes and drive systems, has acquired the remaining 25% of battery manufacturer Viridus Manufacturing A/S. This acquisition marks the end of the joint venture partnership with Chinese company Greenway.

Over the past decade, JCL Logistics has grown into perhaps the largest logistics service provider for the bicycle industry in the Benelux and West Germany. With the opening of a new storage facility for lithium-ion batteries, the company is set to deliver even more tailored services.

德國，漢堡（HAMBURG）－根據Container xChange調查顯示，82%的中國供應鏈業者預期2025年1月的貨櫃價格將上漲。該調查亦指出，供應鏈廠今年將面臨三大挑戰，分別是關稅、地緣政治風險和供需結構失衡。這些問題將造成2025年的供需狀態持續波動。

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－若想了解自行車行業當前市場環境有多艱難，只要看一眼摺疊車製造商Brompton的財報便可知。該知名英國企業截至2024年3月的會計年度，獲利大幅縮水，從1,070萬英鎊減至4,602英鎊。

奧地利，韋爾斯（WELS）－摩托車公司KTM AG於11月底提交自主管理的重組申請後，其母公司Pierer Mobility AG便於12月17日委託Citigroup Global Markets Europe AG重整所有權架構。