LONDON, UK - Operating over 600 automotive servicing and repair centres across the UK, Kwik Fit is now diversifying into the bicycle sector through a strategic partnership with bike repair network, Fettle. The decision to enter this rapidly expanding market came after the success of the Dutch e-bike service concept introduced by Kwik Fit last year.

LUDHIANA, India - The 2023 edition of India's largest bicycle show Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo (CFOSE) held in February proved to be a difficult one. Support from domestic bicycle OEM's was largely absent and international exhibitors particularly from China continued to stay away. Also a strategic international partnership has now been called-off.

台灣，台北－許多人樂觀看待自行車與電動自行車的長期發展，不過在短期內，這塊產業首先要應對今年市場帶來的挑戰。儘管前景看好，但擔憂依然存在。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－Autotalks、Volkswagen、Bosch和Commsignia為推出V2X使用者安全保護科技，示範V2X將如何預防最常見的自行車與汽車碰撞發生。

德國，施韋因富特（SCHWEINFURT）－荷蘭標準化委員會和歐洲股東群於近期一場會議中討論制定載貨自行車標準。velotech.de總經理Marco Brust表示：「制定一套歐洲標準有助於統一整個歐洲現存拼湊的法規。」

德國，施蘭貝格（SCHRAMBERG）－電動自行車精準零件生產這幾年來對hGears越趨重要。該公司去年年度財報顯示，電動自行車和零件市場的成長彌補了汽車及電動工具產業的損失。

PARIS, France - To introduce V2X-enabled cyclists' protection technology Autotalks, Volkswagen, Bosch and Commsignia demonstrated how V2X can prevent one of the most common bike-vehicle collisions.

GEDERSDORF, Austria - The KSR Group launched its Malaguti e-bikes three years ago. On the back of a successful launch the brand is now expanding its product range and streamlining its distribution network across European territories.

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - The importance of e-bike precision component production becomes more important for hGears year after year. In its 2022 annual financial results, the company clearly states that the growth in the e-bike and e-mobility components market compensates for the loss in the automotive and e-tools business.

DENVER, US - Niner Bikes founder Chris Sugai has joined carbon belt manufacturer Gates as general manager of Gates Global Mobility. The bike industry pioneer with nearly two decades of bike industry leadership experience will drive efforts to expand Gates Carbon Drive offerings and bring belt drive solutions to bikes, electric mobility, and powersports.

The global e-bike market should reach more than $120 billion in 2030, with an annual increase of 11.5%. If the attractiveness of the electric bicycle is no longer in question, there are still challenges to be met to improve the experience of cyclists. One of them is maintenance, more difficult to manage on an electric bike, requiring regular servicing and the frequent intervention of a professional.

With the new CUES ecosystem, Shimano presents a novel approach to its mid-tier lifestyle component line-up. The idea: new components that are designed not only to improve the shifting experience but also to make life easier for the industry through greater compatibility and an improved supply chain structure.

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - During a recent meeting of the Dutch standardisation committee and European stakeholders, the completion of a standard for cargo bikes was discussed. "A European standard would be helpful to standardise the legal patchwork that exists throughout Europe," explains velotech.de MD Marco Brust.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The long-term outlook for e-bike and bicycle sales are regarded by many as very positive, but on the short term the industry first will have to deal with the challenging market conditions in 2023. Despite all promising expectations these worries can't be neglected.

GRENOBLE, France - Currently sitting in receivership, French retail outlet Go Sport should soon learn its fate. On the table is a continuation plan from Go Sports owner and takeover bids from the Sports Direct retail chain and Intersport France.

CAMBRIDGE, UK - Zedify, an electric cargo bike delivery network in the UK, has secured a £5 million (€5.7 mln) investment to expand its low carbon service. The funding will be used to expand its operations making it available to around 20% of the UK population. Developing an own vehicle in-house is also on the cards.

DANA POINT, US - The Bicycle Leadership Conference stands as the foremost bicycle industry event gathering in the US for leaders to learn, network, and grow cycling and the bike business. The 2023 edition, held in March, was a positive event attended by some 270 industry leaders. Funding to support the growth of the industry and the impact of e-bikes were the main discussion points.

美國，芝加哥（CHICAGO）－SRAM在二月宣佈於台灣設新廠證實該公司對於最大規模製造廠的投入。他們將透過該投資提高台中廠的產量。SRAM執行長Ken Lousberg在台北國際自行車展開展前一週闡述他們對於台灣廠所做的決定以及他對於未來數月的市場展望。