TALLINN, Estonia - Building an own mobile application has become easier for e-bike manufacturers with the launch of Comodule's next generation software development kit. The Estonia company expects that user-experience will soon emerge as the main differentiator. "Forward-thinking e-bike manufacturers are well-advised to partner with IoT providers that enable them to develop their own brand apps," writes Comodule.

LILLE, France - In the run-up to the upcoming European Parliament elections from 6-9 June, sporting goods producer and retailer Decathlon calls upon politician to deliver a circular, competitive, and active future across the EU. That includes the European Cycling Declaration, though the sporting goods giant outlined a series of policy recommendations and key priority areas.

FULDA, Germany - Erhard Büchel passed away on 12 May at the age of 71 after a short, serious illness. The news sparked response from industry peers worldwide as Erhard Büchel has been on the forefront of the industry for many years. Born on February 17, 1953 in Fulda, he took over the management of Büchel GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugteilefabrik KG, at the age of 23.

BUDAPEST, Hungary - After securing the intellectual property of insolvent Hagen Bikes AS the Estonian Springdrive is relocating the cargobike production and sales to its wholly-owned Hungarian D2C e-bike manufacturer Blurby Kft.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - To meet growing demand for forged and hydroformed frame components, A-Forge is currently building a fifth production facility in Vietnam in addition to its four factories which are operational in China.

台灣，台中－Giant Group先前發布的每月財報顯示，2024年開局不佳。該集團昨日公布第1季合併營收新台幣160.6億元，較2023年同期減少20.2%。

中國，上海－今年中國國際自行車展於本月5至8日舉辦完畢，業界人士首次謹慎提到自行車市場的復甦跡象。與在美國加州自行車展Sea Otter Classic所聽到的好跡象相符，該展於中國自行車展前一週在加州蒙特瑞（Monterey）舉辦。中國市場現在掀起一股休閒自行車運動熱潮，不像歐美市場還在為過多庫存煩惱。

聖文代米亞諾（SAN VENDEMIANO）－在FAC Michelin SRL更名為Miche S.R.L不久後，該公司便宣布Gregory Girard將上位新執行長。前執行長Luigi Michelin已帶領公司數十年，為這間傳統義大利公司留下不朽的歷史事蹟。

義大利，彭特德拉（PONTEDERA）－現任義大利政府設立新的企業暨義大利製造部（Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy）已核准由該國二輪車巨頭Piaggio Group提交的一份開發合約。該份合約包含一項金額約1.12億歐元的投資計劃，將用於擴大Piaggio位於該國比薩省彭特德拉的工廠。

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Monthly financial overviews showed that Giant Group didn't make a good start in 2024. Yesterday the Giant Group reported a consolidated sales decline of 20.2% to TWD 16.06 billion (€459.5 million) between January and March compared with Q1-2023. However, the April figures suggest something more positive.

SAN VENDEMIANO, Italy - Shortly after the change of FAC Michelin SRL to Miche S.R.L, the company has announced the appointment of Gregory Girard as its new CEO. Former CEO Luigi Michelin led the company for decades, leaving an indelible mark on the history of this traditional Italy company.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Mobile Power System (MPS), an Acer Group subsidiary, is a lithium-ion battery pack designer and e-bike propulsion system solution provider. At Taipei Cycle show this year the company displayed its new 90 Nm mid-motor for cargobikes and MTB categories.

WICKEDE, Germany - The bicycle industry knows many innovative companies which often remain hidden from the general public. In Germany, the South Westphalia Chamber of Commerce puts these companies in the spotlight and has recognised 165 of these hidden champions. One of them is Wilhelm Humpert GmbH & Co. KG.

With the market swiftly changing, more and more bicycle companies are preparing parts to streamline and improve the durability of electric bikes, particularly given a huge surge in demand is expected in the near future.

SHANGHAI, China - During the bustling China Cycle 2024, which took place from May 5-8, insiders gave the first, cautious indications of a market recovery for the industry. That was in line with the positive signals heard at Sea Otter Classic which took place a week earlier in Monterey, California. Unlike the struggle with excess inventory in Europe and North America, China is experiencing a recreation cycling boom.

德國，慕尼黑（MUNICH）－Internetstores Group在很快意識到無法找到完整收購的買家後，便指定Christian Gerloff博士擔任破產管理人，並開始出售這間曾是網路零售巨頭的主要資產，目前程序已來到最後階段。Gerloff證實：「所有Internetstores GmbH的主要品牌都已找到新東家，有機會重新來過。」

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－法國政府向各界呼籲投資計畫，以提升該國自行車行業的品質及規模。此屬法國政府支持交通部在2030年前實現創新及現代化的一部分。

德國，萊比錫（LEIPZIG）－歐洲領先租賃自行車公司Nextbike在被Tier短暫收購後，以同樣名稱再次回歸市場，成為一間獨立公司。同時，該品牌也將全面進行重新定位，建立全新的獨立品牌身分。