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？

荷蘭，HEERENVEEN- Accell Group執行長René Taken口中2015年的歐洲自行車市場是有些微成長的，在這樣的背景下，這間旗下擁有多個自行車品牌的股控公司持續保持業績成長。Accell今年第三季幾乎在所有的國家都寫下了更高的營業表現。特別是電動登山車促成了強勁的業績成果。

荷蘭，多廷赫姆 (Doetinchem)－除了Accell Group (包括其所有品牌) 外，Trek也開始讓消費者能更容易於網上訂購。這家美商品牌目前在美國和英國進行如何讓Trek能夠直接對消費者進行銷售的試點計畫。

德國，FRIEDRICHSHAFEN- 歐洲自行車和電動自行車市場會在接下來幾年內轉變。歐洲自行車市場將走向何方是「供應鏈-增加對市場的反應速度」會議所要呈現的主題。該會議舉行的日期為2016年歐洲自行車展開幕前一天。這個由Bike Europe主辦會議會在八月30日下午1點到五點於會議中心東側之柏林廳舉行。

NOTTINGHAM, United Kingdom - Following two and half years as Managing Director of Raleigh UK, Pippa Wibberley is moving on to a new position within the Accell Group as Global Managing Director of Accell Bike Parts GmbH. There, she will succeed Christoph Mannel.