台灣第三大自行車廠Ideal Bike Corporation銷售表現與兩大龍頭Giant及Merida相同。1月大幅年減53%。2月下滑17%，3月再降31.4%。儘管三間公司銷售相較2025年1月至3月仍呈雙位數下降，但跌勢似乎已觸底。

位於德勒斯登（Dresden）的上市自行車電商零售公司Bike24 Holding AG今年開局強勢，Q1實現雙位數成長，調整後EBITDA亦大幅改善。

Companies with a 100-year history in the bicycle industry are pretty hard to come by. Gazelle in the Netherlands, owned by Pon since 2011, is one such company. The company is so proud of its craftsmanship, which dates back to 1892, that a public walkway hangs over its factory in the Netherlands. This expertise extends across the entire chain, including its relationship with dealers, making it a leading brand in the Benelux. A heritage site with modern, state-of-the-art production — that's what Bike Europe found when it visited the Factory Floor at… Gazelle.

As China looks to cross the threshold from being 'big' to becoming 'strong,' China Cycle showed that that shift is already happening. Once a domestic event known for wacky products and cheap copies, 2026 marked a new evolution for the show as it looks to lead the global bicycle market. With a noticeable increase in the number of international visitors, many left wondering how long other nations will be able to compete with the nation's pace of innovation and manufacturing prowess.

The e-bike regulation issue leads to even more heated discussions in the United States than in Europe. Keeping all 50 states aligned is a big task for PeopleForBikes, and within the industry, differing interests regularly lead to friction. The topic was even announced as the phantom menace at the recent Bicycle Leadership Conference. What insights can Europe and the US gain from one another?

Basque bicycle manufacturer Orbea reported a limited 2.3% decline in revenue for 2025, a small reduction in revenue that the cooperative attributes to its continuous market monitoring and disciplined management of a "responsible sales plan." This contrasts with 2024, when Orbea reported an 8% year-over-year decline in turnover, suggesting that profitability and margin performance stabilised considerably in 2025.

High-precision gear and component manufacturer hGears AG started 2026 as expected: the publicly-traded company was aware in advance that it would not be able to achieve exceptional growth amid geopolitical uncertainties and the resulting strain on economic momentum. So even though first-quarter revenue for 2026, at €23.4 million, was 6.9% below the comparable period last year, it was still within the company's expected range.

Porsche AG has announced it will shut down its e-bike drive-system subsidiary, Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, as part of a broader restructuring for the renowned German manufacturer.

Stock-listed e-commerce bicycle retailer Bike24 Holding AG has gotten off to a strong start in the new year. The Dresden-based company posted not only first-quarter double-digit growth, but also a significant improvement in adjusted EBITDA.

Laka is continuing its aggressive expansion in the bike insurance business with its acquisition of UK specialist insurer VeloLife, marking the company's fourth acquisition since 2023. This is the company's first publicly announced deal tied to its recently expanded M&A (mergers and acquisitions) strategy.