ZEIST, the Netherlands - The rampant growth that the industry seen has seen in the past two years has made supplies almost uncontrollable. Managing logistics has become vital for brands.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The temporary closure of Giant's four factories in Kunshan, close to Shanghai, due to the local lockdown restrictions is giving the company a hard time. "It is a hell of job," said Giant Group Chairperson Bonnie Tu in an interview with Bloomberg last Tuesday. And she doesn't expect the situation to improve on the short term.

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－就現況來看，很難想像法國自行車產業在1980年之前的榮景。該國自1990年代因廉價勞力將生產移到國外之後便大受衝擊。法國政府現在計畫重振該國自行車產業，推出一系列措施要讓電動自行車和自行車產業再次發光發熱。

丹麥，哥本哈根（COPENHAGEN）－哥本哈根自行車展（Copenhagen Bike Show）在中斷兩年之後，於三月再次開幕，成為歐洲今年少數舉辦的自行車展之一。目前有越來越多國家解除疫情相關限制，預期會有更多展會活動。丹麥市場潛力是否真能實現？

台灣，台北－現今時日要將自行車所有零件準時送達客戶手中是（電動）自行車組裝廠最頭痛的難題之一。儘管如此，台灣（電動）自行車廠去年出口仍創下二位數成長。

荷蘭，RIEL－ 扭力感測器開發商IDbike積極計畫大幅提高生產並成為完整電動自行車傳動系統的OEM供應商。該公司為實現計畫正對外募集200萬歐元的資金。

BOCHOLT, Germany - German D2C bicycle supplier Rose Bikes GmbH closed its fiscal year 2020/21, with a sales increase of 8.5% compared to the previous year, totalling €148.7 million. For 2021/22, the company's ongoing expansion plans are said to be the backbone of achieving a two-digit sales increase.

HAIBACH, Germany - E-bike battery specialist Akku Vision has hit a new milestone by launching two new intube models to its collection. Available in spring 2022, the Bosch compatible intube models will be available in 17.5 Ah and 12.8 Ah capacities.

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Shimano components for the production of 10,000 bicycles have been stolen during transport from Germany to Czech-based manufacturer Bike Fun International. The truck driver was sent to sleep by gas in a parking lot whilst the important Shimano parts were stolen.

HAMBURG, Germany - The huge mismatch in the global container market is far from over. That is the conclusion of Container xChange, an online platform that brings together supply and demand for containers. Whilst containers are now moving in and out of China at record speeds, port congestion in Europe and the US continues to slow the return of boxes to Asia.

YPRES, Belgium - Minerva Cycling is the new name for all activities of Formula Cycling and Minerva Bike Trading, which have now been combined. Minerva Bike Trading used to focus on distribution to IBDs while wholesalers supply was the core business of Formula Cycling.

ANNECY, France - Component manufacturer Mavic has announced a change in its market strategy. To improve its presence on the OEM market again, component manufacturer Mavic opened a facility in the US and has hired experienced François Joly as OEM business unit manager.

KASSEL, Germany - After company founder Bernhard Rohloff passed away in May the shareholders of Rohloff AG have now appointed a new supervisory board. The new board of the internal gear shifting expert now consists of Katja Lubitz, Constantin Ziehe and Ernst Brust.

RAUBLING, Germany - Iko Sportartikel Handels GmbH - first better known as Iko-Corratec and with the success of its bicycle brand now known as Corratec - has strengthened its management team with an experienced chief operating officer (COO). An industry outsider, Jochen Vogt aims to "change from a manufacturer with individual assembly to a series producer with line production."

COLOGNE, Germany - Europe's largest bicycle dealer cooperative ZEG has hired industry veteran Jens Stahlschmidt as new member of the board of directors. In the announcement ZEG writes "to prepare for the future" with this decision.

HARD, Austria - The company shareholders of Austria's second-largest bicycle manufacturer Simplon Fahrrad GmbH have appointed Stephan Wabnegger as managing director with immediate effect. In a rather surprising move for outsiders, the previous managing director duo, consisting of CEO Stefan Vollbach and COO Thomas Zenker, are resigning from their corporate functions and will leave the company.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The e-bike industry has been affected by the dramatic supply chain crisis due to automotive chip shortages, largely caused by Covid-19 and other socio-economic factors. This has resulted in difficulty in sourcing smart BMS's with automotive components at reasonable prices.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - LEVA-EU board member, Eddie Eccleston has been appointed to the Small Business Standards (SBS) organisation. In this position as SBS-expert, he will help drive better rules for LEV manufacturers operating in the European Union.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - Accell Group has announced the appointment of Thierry Cornec as Regional Director South Europe, effective July 16th, 2020. He will be in charge of the operations in the region which includes France, Spain, Portugal and Italy.

WATERLOO, USA - Trek Bicycle has announced that it will be promoting European Sales Director Harald Schmiedel, to Vice President of European Business. Previously, Schmiedel had been the Country Manager for the German, Austrian, and Swiss markets; a role that he has held since 2006.