EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - Adaptable tyre pressure technology firm Gravaa has ap-pointed John Zopfi as its new chief commercial officer. With more than 20 years of experi-ence in outdoor and cycling industries, Zopfi took up the role earlier this month after spend-ing the past six years at 7mesh Industries where he most recently served as general manager for global wholesale.

BRUSSELS, India - The EU and India are intensifying bilateral contacts again with a view to concluding negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA). European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced during her speech in Davos that the first trip of the new Commission would be to India. "Together with Prime Minister Modi, we want to upgrade the strategic partnership with the largest country and democracy in the world," she said.

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Bringing together leading exhibitors from Indonesia, China, Singapore and Vietnam, this year's Asiabike Jakarta (ABJ) is set to accelerate the growth of the sustainable mobility industry with expanded exhibitions. The event is scheduled from 29 April to 4 May 2025, at JIExpo Kemayoran - a 12,000-square-foot expo space in the heart of the city.

VIENNA, Austria - After an impressive Covid-related sales boom and subsequent sales decline and overstock, Austria's bicycle market had already more or less returned to a 'high normal level' by 2023. Could this level be maintained in 2024? The answer to this question can be found in the latest data released by ARGE Fahrrad.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - London-based design and marketing consultancy Conductor has announced its expansion into Asia with the opening of its second location in Taipei, Taiwan. Conductor has made a name for itself in the biking industry for its work with big brand names like Specialized, Canyon and Classified - as well as its recent acquisition by Gruppo Media.

Germany, the Netherlands - Key economic and sourcing data has turned out to be an essential tool in steering the industry in today's challenging and volatile markets. The bicycle industry currently lacks the information needed to identify future market trends and a sourcing benchmark. Eurobike and Bike Europe will close this gap together in cooperation with the market research institute IFH Cologne in Germany.

台灣，彰化／台中－2023年還未過年，台灣第二和第三大自行車製造商Merida Industry Co.和Ideal Bike Corporation雙雙宣佈高階管理層的重大人事變動。

ZURICH, Switzerland - Rising costs, the looming threat of larger recession, low consumer confidence and continuing operational challenges are set to create headwinds, according to sports and bicycle the industry executives. This is one of the key findings from the WFSGI (World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry) and McKinsey latest annual report.

SHANGHAI, China - With the theme 'Safer, smarter, lower carbon' the 31st China Cycle show will be held from May 5-8, 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). Despite travel restrictions easing, the organisers are also organising online events for those unable to attend in person.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - As in other countries, some manufacturers in the Czech Republic are facing a decline in demand for e-bikes and bicycles. Although the production volumes of some brands exceeded the 2021 amount, this is not representative of the sales. Many of these (e)-bikes are currently stocked up in warehouses.

荷蘭，羅森達爾（ROOSENDAAL）－Timyo為生產中高階電動自行車的國際集團，旗下品牌有Van Dijck、Keola和Muon，該集團具有遠大的抱負。他們在歐洲已建立一個穩固的代理商基礎，也準備踏入北美市場，瞄準將高階優質電動自行車帶入美國。Timyo執行長Steve Zhu向Bike Europe表示：「我們目標是要在2026年達到20萬輛的銷售量。」

BRUSSELS, Belgium - To inform the industry on recent developments on the position of the bicycle in future vehicle-to-vehicle communication regulations, CONEBI hosted a workshop on January 31st.

Holland Mechanics recently acquired the rim drilling machine from TSG group. This high-end rim drilling station is designed to accurately drill spoke and valve holes into carbon rims and other high-end rims.

丹麥，哥本哈根（COPENHAGEN）－丹麥自行車和電動自行車市場去年因庫存充足致銷售成長，情況同其他歐盟國家。2022年一到八月供應數據可明顯看出市場情況好轉，不過未能看出市場前景。

AGUEDA, Portugal - 2022 proved to be a very successful year for the Portuguese bicycle and e-bike industry. The total export value increased by no less than 37% from €594 million in 2021 to more than €800 million in 2022. It makes Portugal the largest bike producer in Europe.

Velo started operations in their new Vietnam factory in October 2022. Located in Protrade Industrial Park just 20km from Ho Chi Minh City, this area is close to numerous bike related companies. The brand new 280,000 square metre facility has the capability to produce a full range of Velo products, including saddles and grips.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐盟與泰國宣佈重啟自由貿易協定（FTA）談判，目的為迅速推進對談並在未來數月內進行第一輪對話。FTA可能成為東南亞自行車生產不斷擴大的另一股增長動力。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－Pon Holdings去年創下歷史佳績，銷售額首次超越100億歐元。收購Dorel Sports，加上電動自行車需求水漲船高，Pon.Bike貢獻甚鉅。執行長Janus Smalbraak也表示目前訂單滿載。

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法國，巴黎（PARIS）－Autotalks、Volkswagen、Bosch和Commsignia為推出V2X使用者安全保護科技，示範V2X將如何預防最常見的自行車與汽車碰撞發生。