In response to global developments, supply chain challenges, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability, an increasing number of companies within the bicycle industry are reassessing their dependence on distant manufacturing bases. Amidst these dynamics, the European Union is emerging as a promising alternative, with Poland particularly standing out as a compelling investment destination, as an in-depth examination reveals.

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - As rapidly as bicycle exports increased during and in the aftermath of the pandemic, Cambodia is now losing this trade again. In the first half of this year, the five bicycle factories in the country, all located in SEZs of Svay Rieng province lost a third of their business.

ITTIGEN, Switzerland - The World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is to have a new CEO. After a successful 16-year tenure, Robbert De Kock, has decided it is time for him to leave the organisation and hand over the baton to a new leader. The WFSGI Board has appointed Emma (Mason) Zwiebler as Interim CEO from 1 November 2023.

VIENNA, Austria - Despite the insolvency reorganisation of Gleam Technologies and the public call for investors by company founder Mario Eibl, the company has failed to avoid bankruptcy. According to an official statement published last Friday, the insolvency has been changed to bankruptcy proceedings.

LONDON, UK - Bike Club, a subscription-based provider of kid's bikes, has acquired Bicircular, a fellow bike subscription platform for children in Spain. This latest acquisition sees the UK scale-up entering two new European markets in the past twelve months. The certified B-Corp company says it is committed to bringing better circular economics into the European family leisure market.

FRANKFURT, Germany - After winning over industry insider Alex Thusbass as CEO in May 2023, the young Germany-based e-bike maker Hepha Bikes celebrated its exhibition premiere at this year's Eurobike.

In today's fast-paced world, where a healthy lifestyle and physical activity are integral to daily life, we seek more opportunities to spend our free time actively and joyfully. That's precisely where Leader Fox comes in: they try to help people live life to the fullest, by offering a wide range of bicycles, including e-bikes. In this article, we'll be looking at Leader Fox's new 2023 collection.

奧地利，維也納（VIENNA）－Gleam Technologies雖已進行破產重組，公司創辦人Mario Eibl也向投資商發起公開融資，不過仍救不了火，公司正式破產。根據一份上週五發佈的聲明，已將無力償還改為破產程序。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－新一期Bike Europe雜誌（2023/第4期）現已發行於官網數位雜誌區。經過忙碌的Eurobike後，本期雜誌主要為會場上與自行車行業經濟相關的討論話題及會議內容。

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－Shimano Europe Group董事長Marc van Rooij於Eurobike上說明過，他們將2023視為「中間年」，也反映在2023上半年的業績上。該公司表示自行車零件淨銷售同比縮減17.7%至2049.86億日圓（454.52億新台幣），盈利減少39.5%至420.93億日圓（93.33億新台幣）。

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Micromobility.com is the first take-over candidate for VanMoof which comes forward in public. The American e-scooter and e-bike manufacturer published an announcement stating, "we submitted a non-binding bid to acquire VanMoof Amsterdam."

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - To offer more flexibility and to increase its service level to customers, saddle manufacturer DDK has announced the opening of a European factory in Romania.

PARIS, France - Despite the difficulties facing manufacturers, distributors and the vast majority of French bicycle stores, this year's Pro Days enabled exhibitors to present the latest innovations in all product categories, with a particular focus on e-bikes.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Brothers Taco and Ties Carlier started VanMoof in 2009 because they wanted to change the world. VanMoof's innovative bicycles caused a stir worldwide and were embraced by more than 200,000 customers. The Amsterdam company rises to great heights, but crashes after 14 years due to quality problems, poor service and major financial problems. Here the chronological journey VanMoof has taken over the years is explored.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano regards 2023 as an "in-between year" as Marc van Rooij, President Shimano Europe Group already explained at Eurobike. This is reflected in the financial results for the first half of 2023. The Japanese manufacturer reports a net sales decrease in bicycle components of 17.7% to JPY 204,986 million (€1.3 billion) year-on-year, and operating income decreased 39.5% to 42,093 million yen (€270 million).

BERLIN, Germany - Describing its business model as a "full-service mobility solution for delivery services and couriers," Berlin-based startup Cycle Mobility Holding GmbH has successfully finalised a Series A financial round. The total €10.3 million cash injection is planned to drive the company's e-bike B2B2C- as well as B2B- business fleet and subscription business.

AGUEDA, Portugal - Ciclo Fapril is expanding its Alufap unit by another 12.000 square meters. Dedicated exclusively to the production of frames for cargo bikes, long-tails and carriers, the expansion is expected to be completed in April 2024 and fully operational within a year.

FRANKFURT, Germany - One of the world's major motorcycle accessories suppliers SW-Mototech debuted its own cargobike during this year's Eurobike. The Via 1 will be fully assembled in Rauschenberg, Germany and should be available from spring 2024.