荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－全球自行車採購指數（GBPI）將有助於提升產業專業化，如同其他產業過去的發展經驗。這項指數能夠針對供應鏈提供經過驗證的前景預測，而非來自業界人脈之間的流言與揣測。本社與Accell Group前供應鏈長暨董事會成員Jeroen Both進行專訪，深入了解Bike Europe與Eurobike合作推出的GBPI。

FRANKFURT, Germany - The fragmentation in the industry is more and more hampering the development of the business. The large number of companies often operate in a limited part of the market, which makes it difficult to gather enough information. This lack of data makes it very difficult to manage the supply chain efficiently. Eurobike and Bike Europe jointly created the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index aimed at creating a benchmark for purchase and product managers.

FRANKFURT, German - In the first half of 2022 e-bike and bicycle sales in Germany nearly matched the record levels of 2021. Despite inflation, supply chain problems and the war in Ukraine, the German industry association ZIV is very content with the first half results. "However a recent development of the past few weeks is that we see a depressed consumer demand," said ZIV MD Burkhard Stork today at the industry discussion ahead of the opening of Eurobike.

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－Brose SE已將其電動自行車驅動系統業務轉交給日本Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd。對該公司而言，此次收購是為提升其競爭力並實現管理計畫中的業務成長目標。Yamaha為該次交易支付約3,060萬歐元現金。

英國，倫敦（LONDON）－英國貿易救濟署（TRA）建議，針對中國製自行車及特定零件徵收的反傾銷稅應續課至2029年8月30日。雖然英國政府是可以拒絕採納TRA建議的，但此舉與歐盟貿易政策保持一致，因相關措施在歐盟仍為有效。

SCHRAMBERG, Germany - The market shows initial signs of a measured rebound, though the improvement still has yet to extend across the entire supply chain. The manufacturer of e-bike drive components, hGears reports that, "the sales volume of e-bikes in Europe during the first half of 2025 is estimated to be roughly on par with the previous year, but European e-bike production has not recovered as expected."

波蘭，希維博津（SWIEBODZIN）－德國自行車老字號品牌Sprick有了新的發展。在今年初因財務困難走向破產後，該公司現在將成為新加坡中資企業DuTech Group的一部分。

ROOSENDAAL, the Netherlands - In Q2, from April to June, the Dutch bicycle market turnover rate rose significantly, averaging around 10% per month, according to figures from national consultancy group H&L Benchmark Group. This translates to 7.7% turnover growth for the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. In addition, about half of the H&L Benchmark Group is seeing a further reduction in excessive inventory.

Smart technology is reshaping the e-bike industry. It's giving users more autonomy in managing maintenance and customisation features. Panasonic, known for introducing the world to one of the first e-bikes, has recently launched its GXM series in Europe, along with a smartphone application to easily configure and adjust the bike to preference.

The Region of Madrid is quickly shifting gears to become one of Europe's most attractive cycle hotspots. With its abundant sunshine, diverse scenery, cultural gems and friendly atmosphere, Madrid provides a strong network of bike-friendly routes in one captivating region for every kind of rider.