柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－長期作為自行車供應國的柬埔寨，正迅速擴大生產電動自行車，以供應海外市場。位於該國八韋市（Bavet City）經濟特區（SEZs）的自行車工廠似乎已度過2023年以來出口下滑的困境，且正積極進軍電動自行車市場。

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Together, the five bicycle factories in Cambodia, which all located close to the border with Vietnam, have seen a revival of their export business in the first half of this year. Production had diminished in the past years due to the excess inventory in Europe and the US, in combination with the supply chain constraints.

TÜBINGEN, Germany — A speed-pedelec experiment in southern Germany has yielded promising results, but findings also show that key barriers to adoption remain. The experiment was conducted by researchers at RheinMain and Darmstadt universities and sponsored by Allianz Zukunft S-Pedelec, a coalition of speed-pedelec manufacturers - including myStromer, Klever Mobility, Riese & Müller and HP Velotechnik.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In a last-minute amendment speed pedelecs are excluded from the imposition of new EU regulations aimed at making the automotive sector more sustainable. "This vote aligns with our position and marks a significant step toward a more coherent and efficient regulatory framework for the e-bike sector," writes industry confederation CONEBI in a first response.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Despite still being in the negative, Swapfiets has reported significantly reduced losses last year. The Amsterdam-based company, and subsidiary of Pon Holdings, recorded a net loss of €14.2 million in 2024 — 14% less than the previous year.

LONDON, England - The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended that anti-dumping duties on bicycles and certain bicycle components imported from China remain in force until 30 August 2029. While the UK government could technically reject the TRA's advice, the move signals strong continuity with EU trade policy, where similar measures remain in place.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Wednesday that it will detain and withhold all shipments of bicycles, bike parts and accessories manufactured at Giant's Taiwan facility based on evidence indicating forced labour. In response, Giant Bicycles Group has released a statement detailing several measures the company has taken this year to mitigate debt bondage and provide housing to its migrant workers.

GIRONA, Spain - Accell Group has appointed William Perrier as managing director for Southern Europe in a role that was cut a couple of years ago. The renewed focus on the region is part of the group's strategy aimed at accelerating its development in the key markets of France, Spain, Portugal and Andorra. Perrier was presented at Sea Otter Europe as the man to boost the sales of Accell brands Lapierre, Ghost, Winora and Haibike, which are at the core of sales in the region.

VILNIUS, Lithuania - "We must keep cycling on the political agenda," said CIE president Tony Grimaldi last June in an interview with Bike Europe. The European Commission has reached out to the industry with the publication of the first report to the Council and Parliament on the progress made towards implementing the European Declaration on cycling, at the opening of the Urban Mobility Days this week. The industry wants more.

CHANGHUA, Taiwan - The bicycle industry in Taiwan is implementing various measures in response to the US blockade of Giant. Also, the country's second largest bicycle manufacturer Merida has stated the company strictly complies with Taiwan's labour laws. Merida emphasised its commitment to taking decisive action to fully align with internationally recognised labour and human rights standards.

VIENNA, Austria - "It's not a helmet, it's an airbag." That's the tagline for the Hövding 4, the new debut model for the Swedish brand now owned by the Austrian iSi Group. The latest wearable airbag design has been hyped as a complete reboot from previous models, the last of which came under fire for safety concerns.

Today, Poland is a European manufacturing hub for bicycles and e-bikes — not a niche player but one of the continent's top producers. Polish factories produced around one million bicycles annually in the early 2020s, putting the country among the EU's five largest producers and giving it a meaningful share of regional supply chains.

荷蘭，烏特勒支（UTRECHT）－自行車產業對永續議題的關注是否正逐漸式微？調查顯示，有75%業界代表表示其公司正透過策略推動氣候行動，低於去年的80%。有85%受訪者表示，已在產品設計及開發流程納入氣候影響。受訪企業中有超過三分之一已完成至少一次的生命週期評估（Life Cycle Assessment，簡稱LCA）。這反映出業界從分散的單一行動，逐步將永續議題整合入核心業務，以上為2025年自行車產業氣候行動調查的主要發現。

ROSÀ, Italy - Italian bicycle parts and accessories manufacturer Ursus S.p.A. has acquired a majority stake in component manufacturer Saccon S.r.l. The transaction includes Sacconplast, the in-house division for high-quality "Made-in-Italy" plastic components. No details have been provided on the size of the majority stake acquired and the purchase price.

GURUGRAM, India - E-bike and e-scooter manufacturer Hero Electric is entering a troubling phase as its dealers seek settlement of pending dues equivalent to around INR 5 billion (€270 million).

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - The Dutch Light Electric Vehicles (LEV) framework has been postponed once more, according to the RAI Association, the professional organization for (e-)bike manufacturers in the Netherlands. Initially set to take effect on January 1, 2025, the framework is now delayed until July 2025. Implementation of the new framework will have implications for amongst others, e-cargobike users in the country.

LILLE, France - Decathlon Pulse, the investment arm and start-up studio of retail giant Decathlon, and Rebike, well known in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) for the refurbishment and sale of second-hand e-bikes, have teamed-up through an investment to boost refurbished e-bike sales in Europe.

MÜHLTAL, Germany - E-bike and cargobike manufacturer Riese & Müller has been honoured with the German Sustainability Award in the company category 'Two Wheelers'. This award, which acknowledges ecological and social commitment, has been awarded since 2008 by the German Sustainability Award Foundation and recognises companies that contribute to the sustainable transformation of the economy.

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU is inviting e-bike manufacturers and assemblers across Europe to participate in a newly launched survey. The survey is designed to gather insights on the impact of European anti-dumping duties on bicycle components imported from China, aiming to provide a clearer understanding of how these tariffs affect the industry's competitiveness, business operations, and market growth.

PÖCKING, Germany - Circular Logistics GmbH, a pioneer in sustainable packaging solutions, has been awarded in two categories at the German Design Awards 2025 for their innovative design of a reusable transport box for new bikes.