義大利，維琴察（VICENZA）－面對外界對公司未來走向的各種傳聞，Campagnolo回應本社，說明其策略並重申品牌深根義大利的承諾。這個座落於維琴察，長期被視為業界技術領先的品牌，發布一份詳細說明，列出其近期核准的「工業計畫」（Industrial Plan）。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Janus Smalbraak擁有25年職涯，其中15年擔任Pon執行長，他在上週於Pon的領英（LinkedIn）頁面發文宣布將辭去職務，以追尋新的職涯挑戰。Volkswagen Financial Services AG執行長Christian Dahlheim將接任Janus Smalbraak職務。

BRUSSELS, Belgium — Two names synonymous with bicycle industry advocacy in Europe are officially being retired as the merger between the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and Cycling Industries Europe (CIE) reaches its conclusion. Marking a significant milestone for the European cycling ecosystem, the newly established European Cycling Industries (ECI) is now officially the unified voice of the cycling sector in Europe.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - After a 25-year career, of which 15 years were in the role of CEO, Janus Smalbraak resigned at Pon to pursue a new professional challenge. Smalbraak announced this resignation at Pon in a LinkedIn post earlier today. Volkswagen Financial Services AG CEO Christian Dahlheim has been appointed to succeed Janus Smalbraak.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - The Swiss brand, Viiala, entered the scene in September with the promise to disrupt the industry. Skip forward two months, and three concept models have been presented to a select group of 80 individuals, including suppliers, retailers and potential investors. Bike Europe was among the invitees to get a first glimpse of how the company is living up to that promise, during a grand unveiling in the Museum of the Future in Dubai's financial heart. The conclusion: the humble bicycle is no longer a simple mobility product.

DULUTH, United States - American component manufacturer Fox Factory Holding Corp. is reporting strong results for its 2025 second-quarter sales, a growth spurt it's attributing to the stabilising bicycle industry. Sales are doing especially well in the company's Specialty Sports Group division, home to its bicycle and e-bike product lines, including Fox, Marzocchi, RaceFace, Easton and Ride Concepts.

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。

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."

GENEVA, Switzerland - The globally operating testing, inspection and certification company SGS announced its expansion in the bicycle and e-bike sector with the takeover of EFBE Prüftechnik GmbH and EFBE Co., Ltd. EFBE was the tenth takeover in line since January this year for SGS.

SUZHOU, China - Over the past 22 years, Bafang has consistently prioritised technological innovation as fundamental to the company's development. With this approach the motor manufacturer has successfully navigated the storm of the previous years. "Whether in good times or bad, demand-driven innovation is urgently needed," CEO Qinghua Wang explains to Bike Europe.

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。

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.

PARIS, France - Bike-leasing company Vapaus Group has announced the integration of France's Azfalte, a corporate cycling company boasting a 250-client portfolio. Calling France "Europe's strongest growth potential," Vapaus Group says it's excited to explore international growth with Azfalte, hoping to achieve one million new riders in the coming years.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The annual event for product managers has become the next big thing on the calendar to gauge industry sentiment. The positive market expectations signalled at Eurobike last June are now under severe pressure. What can the industry expect from Taichung Bike Week 2025 next week?

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - "All operational activity has ceased," reads the email from Lasse Almgren, the CEO of the Danish start-up known as Pentalock. The company, under the name of Danish Mobility System 1 ApS, filed for bankruptcy on August 11.

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.

Shimano Europe has announced the relaunch of its State of the Nation report; a comprehensive study designed to inform, inspire, and highlight the company's advocacy projects across Europe.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The international bicycle industry, once heralded as a long-term growth story thanks to the e-bike boom, now finds itself grappling with uncertainty. Tariffs, shifting trade flows, regulatory ambiguity and fragile consumer demand are reshaping strategies across the value chain. In Bike Europe's Industry Insider series, four leading manufacturers — Bosch eBike Systems, Schwalbe, Bafang and Velo —paint a picture of an industry both challenged and transformed, where resilience increasingly depends on innovation and adaptability.