TAIPEI, Taiwan (February 10) - In the beginning of January the south China city of Shenzhen unexpectedly announced a new bicycle exhibition for early ...

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - (October 17) Denmark's largest bicycle manufacturer (owned by Cycleurope) will stop frame production at the end of this year. ...

Velo-city: Call for Papers GLASGOW, Scotland (19 October) - The 2001 Velo-city Conference on sustainable bicycle use, environmental issues related to ...

AMSTERDAM, Netherlands (15 June 2000)--Next week Amsterdam will play host to the international conference Velo Mondial. This year's program will address ...

BRUSSELS, Belgium - For several years in a row, the Belgian bicycle import was growing explosively. In 2003, for the very first time ever, imports ...

LAS VEGAS, US - At CES 2025 e-bike manufacturers showcased more than just sleek frames and high-tech gadgets. With Europe's e-bike market still expanding, brands from across the globe exhibiting at CES, like Engwe, Heybike, Himiway, and newcomers like Urtopia all shared a common goal— investing in entering the European market.

SOLOTHURN, Switzerland - The bike market in Switzerland looks healthy: in 2007 almost 5% more bikes were sold compared to a year earlier. The growth in ...

MUNICH, Germany - German e-mobility company Rebike Mobility GmbH is making the next step forward to develop its cross-brand platforms for premium used e-bikes, subscription models and e-bike rental at popular holiday destinations.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The slow start of the annual Taichung Bike Week reflects the overall mood in the market. The inventory situation is still delaying product innovations and the development of new models. Over the past years the market has moved away from the annual model year cycles. All of this combined makes attending an annual sourcing show like Taichung Bike Week less relevant for product managers.

MISANO ADRIATICO, Italy - The seventh edition of the Italian Bike Festival (IBF) emphasised its position as an international show for the cycling industry in Italy. After Padova, Verona and Milan, the industry has found a new opportunity to present itself at the Misano World Circuit.

TOULOUSE, France - Due to the Olympic games in Paris, the Pro Days organiser, Département Beauté, had to find a new location for the 2024 edition. The company opted to hold the event in Toulouse from June 23 to 25 at the MEETT venue. Despite the shift, Pro Days managed to remain attractive for a growing number of international visitors.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The annual event for product managers, the Taichung Bike Week will open its doors again from 24-27 September. The event's relevance has changed significantly, after Eurobike decided to move to the June/July window. The big question this year is whether the market is ready again for this sourcing event.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Overall e-bike exports from Taiwan grew 5% between Q1 and Q2 of this year, according to the latest customs data. However, exports to Europe in the same period dropped 5%. More worryingly the trend looks set to continue as key markets in Europe see imports plummet in July.

TAOYUAN CITY, Taiwan - Taiwan's folding bike and adaptive vehicle specialist Pacific Cycles Inc. celebrated the ground-breaking ceremony for its third factory on May 18. This is being built on site of the first factory in Xinwu/Taoyuan City. With the construction, the entire company will be turned upside down and orientated towards the future.

LAUCHRINGEN, Germany - Three new organisers have successfully relaunched the German tradefair for special bicycles, called 'Spezi'. Their aim has been to bring back the old spirit of the event by organising it in a former industrial complex hoping to attract a new, younger audience. With the all-round success of the second edition they have already made landfall.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - A huge increase in bicycle sales in China could not compensate for the weak demand of entry to mid-level products from both North America and Europe, reports Giant Group in its 2023 financial report. In this overview, the company reports an 16.4% decline in consolidated sales to TWD 76.95 billion (€ 2,23 billion).

GENEVA, Switzerland - E-cargobikes are becoming an increasingly common sight on our city streets. They offer a sensible and sustainable alternative to fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. However, without strict safety standards, they also present a risk to riders and other road users. Chih-Hao Lien, Assistant Manager at SGS Hardlines Lab in Taiwan asks: What does the publication of the EN 17860 series of standards for carrier cycles mean for suppliers of e-cargo bikes and the safety on our urban streets?

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2024 Taipei International Cycle Show will go in the history books as the edition of high hopes, but low expectations. The Taiwanese component manufacturers are eagerly waiting for more order volume while the bicycle brands are confronted with a huge financial burden due to the inventory issue. As expected, the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show did not bring any relief to these challenges.

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.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - As the third in line after Giant and Merida, Ideal has also reported red figures for this year. While the bicycle manufacturer was still able to keep up its Q1 revenue at a comparably good level with a slight 1.8 % decrease, Q2 2023 saw a double-digit downshift.