FONZASO, Italy - Fashion in cycling apparel and bicycles has long taken a different path, if only because the life cycle and price range of both categories are far apart. Still, there are a lot of parallels, only because the audience is the same. How do both worlds interact, and how can they strengthen each other? Castelli product line manager, Andrew Montgomery, took a deep dive into Castelli's market approach and how the fashion world interacts with its brand strategy.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - A Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is generally regarded as the headline indicator of purchasing and supply executives across industries. This essential information, known as the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index, was introduced in the bicycle and e-bike industry last June. Accell Group CEO Jonas Nilssen recently made clear how relevant this kind of information is, stating, "Forecasting is a disaster in this industry."

UTRECHT, the Netherlands - Is attention for sustainability in the cycling industry slowly declining? 75% of industry representatives say their company is taking a strategic approach to climate action, down from 80% last year. At the same time, 85% of the respondents report that reducing climate impacts is part of their product design and development. Over a third of companies have conducted at least one Life Cycle Assessment. This reflects a shift from isolated initiatives to integrating sustainability into core business practices. These are some of the key findings of the 2025 climate action pulse check for the cycling industry.

ZURICH, Switzerland - Radiate Engineering & Design AG, the Zurich-based product development expert firm, has launched a new digital service tailored specifically to the bicycle industry. The Digital Bike Lab platform aims to help OEMs and brands identify engineering risks early in the design phase and optimise frame performance before physical prototypes are even built.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The discussions about the future of the leading bicycle and e-bike industry show Eurobike have reached a new phase with the announcement of Bosch eBike Systems not to exhibit at the 2026 edition. This news came out shortly after the German industry bodies ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad stated they will end their cooperation with Eurobike and withdraw from Eurobike 2026. Shimano representative Paul Lange & Co. has not taken a final decision yet on their presentation at Eurobike 2026.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The disruption in the international bicycle industry has also reached the trade show landscape. The Taichung Bike Week experienced its weakest edition in years this September. This was followed by last week's announcement that German industry bodies ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad will end their cooperation with Eurobike. For over three decades, Eurobike has been the premier global platform for the German industry to showcase itself to the world. What the future holds is still uncertain.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - In response to the renewed global scrutiny of the Taiwan industrial sector's treatment of migrant workers, the Taiwan Bicycle Association has crafted several key resolutions in an effort to increase diligence, compliance and transparency in the supply chain.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission announced that the European Union will continue to apply the existing import measures, such as import duties or anti-dumping measures on bicycles from China, as there is no valid reason to lift them. To prevent circumvention, the European Commission considers it necessary to apply these duties to all bicycles made in China, plus all shipments from seven countries. A total of 13 bicycle manufacturers across these countries are exempt from this measure.

德國，塔赫廷（TACHERTING）－零部件品牌Syntace及自行車品牌Liteville的東家Syntace GmbH正式申請破產。Syntace GmbH已在進行重組，並表示目前公司正常營運。所有網路訂單及詢問皆會照常處理，並繼續發貨給IBD店家，同時供應備用零件。

美國，爾灣（IRVINE）－Also, Inc.,終於發布眾所期待的電動自行車新品，該公司為電動汽車製造商Rivian的電動車公司。雖然網路上曾流傳過幾張未公開照片，但該新創公司仍將多數新車規格保密到家，直到10月22日正式發表才公開。

荷蘭，烏特列支（UTRECHT）－載貨自行車在都市轉型成更永續交通模式方面扮演重要角色。《歐洲自行車宣言》甚至特別提到載貨自行車在城市貨品運輸上的應用，尤其是包裹配送及購物運輸。然而，展場面積達2,400平方米的國際載貨自行車展（International Cargo Bike Festival，簡稱ICBF）卻是歐洲唯一針對載貨自行車舉辦的專業展覽。

英國，海斯丁斯（HASTINGS）－英國自行車品牌Whyte Bikes Ltd.近期從現任股東Cairngorm Capital轉由私募基金Causeway Capital收購。 這次交易代表Whyte全數股權移交給總部位於愛爾蘭都柏林（Dublin）的Causeway Capital，此舉為該品牌拓展國際市場的重要一步。

KARLSTEIN am MAIN, Germany - A sudden disruption in its customer base and subsequent legal proceedings instantly resulted in a financial challenge for the well-known lithium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ Deutschland GmbH. The company's branch, BMZ Deutschland GmbH, was forced to file for insolvency under its own administration at the local court in Aschaffenburg on 24 October.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano Inc. reported modest sales growth but a steep decline in profit for the first nine months of 2025, as global bicycle market corrections and foreign exchange losses weighed on its results.

Online bicycle retailer Bike24 is raising its financial outlook for its current third quarter, and for the entire financial year. The Dresden-based company expects the positive trend from the first half of the year to continue.

Dahon is responding to the growth of the e-bike market worldwide with a new alliance and factory. The company is forming an alliance with Golden Wheel Group to establish the new company Dagold Technology. Its new Dagold Factory in Tianjin, China, was officially opened on October 16th.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Bicycle rental systems and subscription-based models, like Swapfiets, represent a cycling mobility trend that opened the market for more existing and new cyclists. Until recently, only the number of bicycles out in the streets and the number of users were available. For the first time, the social and economic impact of the trend has also been quantified in two separate market studies by the consultancy Ernst & Young (EY) and the German industry organisation Zukunft Fahrrad.

UTRECHT, the Netherlands - Cargobikes play a key role in the urban transition to more sustainable mobility. The cargobike is even specifically mentioned in the European Declaration on Cycling when it comes to urban transport of goods, in particular parcel deliveries and shopping. Taking that into consideration, it is remarkable that the International Cargo Bike Festival, on a 2,400 square meter show floor, is the only dedicated trade show organised in Europe.

GDANSK, Poland - Polish manufacturer 7Anna Group and its brands NS Bikes, Rondo and Creme Cycles, may soon have a new investor, according to news buried in an Instagram post from NS Bikes.

IRVINE, United States - The long-awaited, much-hyped e-bike launch from Also, Inc., the micromobility spinoff of e-car manufacturer Rivian, is here. Though there have been a couple of leaked photos drifting around the internet, the California-based start-up has managed to keep most of the new bike's specs under wraps — until its launch on 22 October.