比利時，布魯塞爾（Brussels）－產業新聞各處都是飆高的銷售數字，Cycling Industries Europe（ICE）近期的COVID影響調查反映出此況。自行車及零配件公司的第一季收益都較去年同期成長至少三成。ICE的調查亦顯示這些金流至其他產業的動向。

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The export value of e-bikes from Taiwan for the first five months of this year amounted to US$550 million (€462 million), hitting a new record for the period. For the second concessive year the e-bike export value surpasses traditional bicycles, suggesting a long-term trend is being established.

OSAKA, Japan - Amid new waves of COVID-19 infections, global demand for bicycles has remained at a high level since last year. As a result, Shimano has reported that Q1 net sales in its Bicycle Components division increased 76.3% from the same period of the previous year to 103,757 million yen (€791 million), and operating income increased 169.3% to 27,730 million yen (€211 million).

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（Amsterdam）－以獨特無段自動變速內變花鼓聞名的enviolo報告去年收益成長破紀錄，增幅超過六成，這代表enviolo兩年內的銷售翻倍成長。該公司現在擴編業務發展部門，資歷豐富的新成員將加入團隊。

英國，雷迪奇（Redditch）－英國領先自行車零售商Halfords最新七週數據顯示，2020-21年度的年利潤預計為9000萬英鎊至1億英鎊之間（1.04億至1.15億歐元）。會有這些超乎預期的數字是因為自行車銷售又再繳出驚人成績。據某企業提出的共同看法，分析師先前預測的數字僅比7000萬英鎊（6000萬歐元）高一些。

MILAN, Italy - At the height of the bicycle boom, with forecasts of 20% growth on 2019 figures and over 2 million units sold in 2020 according to the national association estimates, Italian cycling companies are now facing the challenging consequences of the pandemic. Nine leading companies in the bike sector gave their view in this report on what is happening and what to expect for 2021.

德國，富爾達（Fulda）－零件製造商Büchel鼓勵業界打鐵趁熱，藉著歐洲自行車市場的熱潮做投資。該公司宣佈將於今年開始進行一項約2000萬歐元的五年投資計畫，藉以擴張產能。

台灣，台中－台中自行車週主辦單位已公佈，今年展會將於9月28日至10月1日舉辦。2020年同其他展會一樣受到疫情旅遊限制影響而取消舉辦。

LONDON, UK - HumanForest, a newly established e-bike provider has raised £1.3 million (€1.46 million) via a crowdfunding campaign. Headed by a former senior executive of Spanish ride sharing company, Cabify, HumanForest aims to offer a sustainable e-bike service in cities starting with London this Spring.

Wheels that come loose, brakes that don't work, seatbelts that don't tighten, and a wrong brake pedal that gets in the way when using the clutch. This is not about bicycle recalls but a selection of recent automotive safety issues that were categorized as 'serious risk' and therefore led to a product recall. It doesn't take much of an imagination to realise what can happen if your car loses a wheel, can't brake or doesn't have a properly working seatbelt while driving.

日本，磐田市（IWATA）－Yamaha準備將其籌備已久的電動自行車逐步引入歐洲市場。他們在過去幾年都表示過，只是發表時機不明。現在該公司推出一系列涵蓋登山車、礫石車和都會自行車類別。

LA FLECHE, France - E-bike manufacturer Neomouv is pushing forward to increase its market share in France, but also in some European countries like Belgium, Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom. After a funding round raised €4 million in January to ensure its growth, the company has hired a new sales manager and developed its own motor, the Neoassist 2.

法國，沙特勒羅（CHATELLERAULT）－法國汽車及電動自行車供應商Valeo計畫明年每週生產500組馬達，達年產量25,000組。該公司預計接下來三年將大幅提升產量。

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－經過一陣無數猜測之後，網路零售巨頭Signa Sports United N.V.無可避免宣布結束營業的消息。該巨頭是網路平台Wiggle、Chain Reaction Cycles、Probikeshop、Bikestar和Fahrrad.de的母公司，他們在德國比勒費爾德（Bielefeld）法院提交破產申請，這場逐態擴大的風波可能對不穩定的庫存情況造成巨大影響。

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano reports a big difference in market performance between Europe and North America. In its January-October 2023 financial statement, the component manufacturer reports that despite high inventories in general, a strong interest in bicycles continued in its major market, Germany and the Benelux countries.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐洲自行車產業協會CONEBI上週在布魯塞爾舉辦年度大會，選出新一屆董事會成員，Erhard Büchel將續任CONEBI理事長。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－荷蘭國際載貨自行車展（International Cargo Bike Festival，簡稱ICBF）數年來為提升參觀者數量和自行車小眾產品曝光度，不斷尋找合適的合作活動。該展將在11月24至26日於阿姆斯特丹和歐洲電車與能源展（Fully Charged Live）一同登場。

Folding bike manufacturer Dahon chaiman Dr. David Hon has developed a patented technology called Deltec for all new Dahon bikes. This technology empowers folding bikes with unmatched strength and speed, surpassing the performance of conventional mountain and road bikes on the market.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Designers, manufacturers, and distributors worldwide are invited to submit their latest design innovations for the Taipei Cycle d&i awards 2024 until 15 December 2023. Participation is open to all, whether an exhibitor or not.

馬來西亞，北干那那（PEKAN NENAS）－英國媒體揭露馬國工廠收到虐待勞工指控，Shimano因此必須向其馬國供應商Kwang Li Industry展開調查。自行車相較其他行業很少發生人權事件，是否對亞洲供應商品質過於樂觀？