Yamaha Motor updates its flagship model PW-X2 and the sportive PW-ST - enhancing the ride experience of all drive systems with Quad Sensor System and Automatic Support Mode technologies.

德國，福吉沙芬（Friedrichshafen）－Industry Leaders' Breakfast已成為Eurobike第二天開展的一個傳統，今年一樣會由CIE、CONEBI、ECF和WFSGI邀請業界總裁、執行長、創辦人及高階主管一同參與、討論全球自行車產業的未來方向

Since Velo's founding, the company has built up an unparalleled degree of technical knowledge, professionalism and reliability in saddle manufacturing. Perhaps less well known is that the company also uses its long-term knowledge and technology to provide Taiwan's premier injection molding services for OE production of other parts based on customers designs.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The electrification of bicycles is opening new frontiers. It's now firmly established as THE main trend which is starting to

For the first time in the company's history, bb-set manufacturer Thun has taken on three trainees at the same time.

HEILSBRONN, Germany - Ortlieb, the bike and outdoor-equipment specialist making waterproof products, is involved in a legal battle with online

西班牙，馬德里(Madrid)－儘管數量上的增長幅度不大，僅2.5%，但還是有成長。2017年西班牙的（電動）自行車總生產量為將近36萬輛，比2016年多了8700輛。就價值而言，生產也有了類似的成長，代表該國的電動自行車產量還是不高。

美國，肯特 (Kent)－美國自行車產業媒體Bicycle Retailer報導，北美Accell已提出一個新的全通路分銷策略，以提供經銷商更多達成網路訂單的選擇。這項新策略是為提供所有通路一個公平的售價，來消除經銷商對於網路商店打出大特價的疑慮。

比利時，布魯塞爾(Brussels)－電動自行車在許多歐盟市場的熱銷也帶來了嚴重的後果，也就是對常規自行車的銷售形成很大的壓力，這一點尤其凸顯在歐盟的進口數據上。歐盟統計局2017年前三個季度的數據顯示，每個國家都在經歷重大轉變。表示高單價的休閒單車、公路車及登山車銷售都將會大幅下滑。

PLOVDIV, Bulgaria - The newest e-bike producer in Bulgaria is Cross Ltd. The company recently opened a new facility focused on the production of e-bikes in Montana. Mid-2017 Leader 96 Ltd opened the company's second bike factory which is located near Plovdiv.

LAS VEGAS, USA - Siteal has been named a CES 2018 Innovation Awards Honoree for its 'Magnetic Assisted Tap' (MAT) for e-bikes. MAT is a new concept

Two Thun employees have recently reached major milestones in their careers, with Thorsten Berger celebrating 25 years of service and Klaus Kramer celebrating 45 years of service with the company.

加拿大，蒙特婁（Montreal）－旗下有CSG（含Cannondale、GT、Mongoose、Pacific Cycle、Caloi等品牌）的Dorel Sports第二季度收益表現良好，成長了7.4%。撇除去年外幣匯率波動和服裝業務出售後的內部營收（organic revenue）增加了11.1%。

荷蘭，阿墨斯福特（Amersfoort）－荷蘭市場上半年的報告再次顯現電動自行車市場成長驚人，與常規自行車漸趨下滑的銷售數字呈明顯對比，更是讓人不禁疑問短期的未來內市場是否會轉為全電動自行車市場？這樣還容得下常規自行車嗎？是否只有荷蘭市場有這樣的趨勢？

Building a successful 'direct-to-consumer' (DTC) strategy is just like building your brand or company, it requires investment in capital, time, and staff to train yourself and your team on the new skills as they continue to emerge.

MADRID, Spain - It took some more time as in other European countries, but electric bikes are now also making their mark on the bicycle market in Spain.

比利時，布魯塞爾（Brussels）－電動滑板車在歐洲現正越來越普及，不論是定點租還或是隨借隨還的電動滑板車都到處充斥於街道上，使用率也越來越高。因此也造成不少意外發生，近期在布魯塞爾首次發生致命意外，引起政府及各機構的高度關注。接下來政府將會訂定相關法規，甚至歐盟也可能立法規範。

台灣，台北－來自國際自行車及體育運品產業的代表將出席全球系列的研討會，搶先一步了解2020年的台北自行車展。日本及韓國廠商皆已在上週收到通知，後續將發佈更多訊息。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - It is most likely related to the fact that the EU is becoming more conscious of the need to raise awareness on imposed policies. The European Union is presenting a video explaining the why and how of the anti-dumping measures in force since January of this year on the import of e-bikes from China.

Summer is reaching its peak and trying to concentrate on the tasks at work becomes quite hard when you only dream about holidays. To cope with the lust for freedom and relaxation, there is nothing better than an outdoor activity, such as a bike ride.