日本，大阪（OSAKA）－Shimano於2022第一季財務報告中表示，西方國家對俄羅斯實施經濟制裁已造成全球能源短缺、原物料價格飆漲，對個人消費行為帶來壓力。不過根據該公司表示，自行車需求量仍高。

VIENNA, Austria - Along with other European nations, bicycle and e-bike sales in Austria last year were also harmed by serious supply bottlenecks. The demand outstripped supply. Nevertheless, champagne corks popped when the domestic bicycle industry was able to break through the magic €1 billion value sales barrier for the first time in 2021.

RIMINI, Italy - Since the first edition in 2018, the Italian Bike Festival in Rimini has become one of the trending events in the bicycle industry. From this year the festival at the Misano World Circuit will be connected to a series of other events like conferences, a granfondo and cycling tours.

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－荷蘭自行車巨頭Pon Holdings在2021年的交易額達到80億歐元，創下營利5.59億歐元的成績。其中電動自行車帶來的收益超過13億歐元。

美國，克川市（KETCHUM）－即將於夏季在德國法蘭克福舉辦的Eurobike Academy（歐洲自行車學院）公佈第一位講者名單－CrankTank創辦人／總裁Scott Montgomery。Eurobike正籌備一項額外計畫，其中包含在展會前後舉辦不同的論壇。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－近期備受討論的供應鏈議題已對產品庫存供應造成直接影響。物流受到疫情影響，也造成荷蘭去年（電動）自行車市場銷量下滑。

葡萄牙，阿納迪亞（ANADIA）－年產能達五萬的葡萄牙全新電動自行車工廠已正式啟用。該廠位於該國Portugal Bike Value中心地帶，是一間碳中和工廠。

捷克，科普日夫尼采（KOPRIVNICE）－預計用於生產1萬輛自行車的Shimano零件在德國到捷克Bike Fun International的運送途中遭竊。卡車司機於停車場被催眠氣體迷昏，以致Shimano重要零件被偷走。

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - In contrast to other European nations, the last two years did not influence the willingness of the Czech population to see the bicycle as a means of transport. The e-MTB category is still driving sales, with city (e-)bikes still yet to make their mark on the market.

SUNDERN, Germany - SKS Germany produced no less than 1.2 million air pumps in 2021, plus some 4.5 fixed and 2 million detachable mudguards and fenders. Next to distribution on the company's home market, these were exported to more than 60 countries. Despite Brexit, SKS even increased sales in the UK.

瑞典，隆德（LUND）－Terranet AB在電動自行車安全上有了重大突破。該瑞典公司開發BlincBike，一套能夠讓車手免於意外發生的後視監看系統。

瑞士，貝爾（BIEL）－自行車零件品牌DT Swiss ag收購德國高階煞車製造商Trickstuff gmbh，自今年1月1日起生效。DT Swiss表示這次交易能透過德國的開發中心進一步加強公司技術能力並有策略地補足產品組合。

FRANKFURT, Germany - Whether it is due to rising fuel prices, or it is their style - cargobikes are the new disruptor on Germany's roads. For many people in this car-loving country they are still an unusual sight on the streets.

PLOCHINGEN, Germany - Sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon has appointed the CEO of Decathlon-Germany André Weinert to CEO-CESEE (Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe). Effective immediately, he assumes responsibility for 17 countries in which Decathlon is represented. The sporting goods chain store giant will announce his successor in Germany within the coming weeks.

BERLIN, Germany - Following a brief stint as CEO of Internetstores GmbH, Max Heimann has left the parent company of Fahrrad.de, Bikester, etc. at his own request. The listed parent company of the online sports retailer, Signa Sports United (SSU), is now introducing his successor, Torsten Waack van Wasen.

BERN, Switzerland - Swiss Post has divested its PubliBike bike rental subsidiary. The company wants to concentrate on its core business, thus not make the necessary investments. It had been looking for a buyer for some time and found three investors. One of them is industry veteran and ex-BMC CEO Thomas Binggeli.

WALNOT (CA), USA - In the run up to the United Nation global climate conference COP26 in Glasgow which starts next Sunday, The Silicon Review named Yadea CEO JiaZhong Wang among the 30 most inspiring leaders this year. The company is said to power the 'Era of Green' with its revolutionary products, including e-bikes.

BREMBATE, Italy — Vittoria Group welcomes Vanessa ten Hoff as Chief Innovation Officer to its leadership team. Vittoria's development of the first of its kind Bicycle Tyre Innovation Center with the Cycling Experience Park will be the responsibility of the new CIO.

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - Pierer Mobility, known for their Husqvarna, R Raymon and Gasgas e-bikes and battery manufacturer Varta have joined a strategic cooperation. The two companies aim to collaborate more closely in the e-mobility sector with a strong focus on the development of highly efficient battery systems for electric two-wheelers.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Sacha Boedijn, who represented the bicycle division of the Dutch industry association, RAI Association, at the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry (CONEBI) and also acted as Treasurer of this industry organisation, has taken up a new position.