On behalf of the Bike Europe team, I would like to thank you for your continued support during yet another eventful year.

德國，達姆斯塔特（DARMSTADT）－Riese & Müller有個明確的願景，該公司欲成為最永續的電動自行車公司。供應鏈透明度便是該德國製造商工作項目當中的重要主題。在這支影片當中，執行長Dr. Sandra Wolf說明目前進行中的遠期計畫過程，以及每年推動計畫前進所採取的步驟。

From the production of motorcycle parts to Portugal's biggest manufacturer of rims and wheels - the 70-year-long history of the Portuguese company Rodi Industries is more than impressive. With an increased production capacity and a new product line, the Aveiro based firm now wants to further expand its business field. The target: cargo bikes and their wheels.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Mandatory helmet use on e-bikes is a much discussed topic in the industry as it would have a major impact on e-bike sales. But, is that really the case? Bike Europe commissioned a survey in the Netherlands where most e-bikes are used for commuting and recreational purposes.

PARIS, France - To face the huge problem of bicycle theft in France, the French Government has, since January 1st, 2021, passed a law which imposes the mandatory marking of all new bikes sold in a store or on the Internet. This law will be extended to second-hand bikes sold in retail shops from July 1st.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐洲議會（European Parliament）和歐洲理事會（European Council）已就歐盟電池法規修訂達成臨時協議。歐洲理事會於2020年12月提交初步提案，12月9日（週五）達成的協議仍待批准。

荷蘭，恩荷芬（EINDHOVEN）－Shimano第四期企業報告明確指出，生活開銷增加被視為使用電動自行車的最重要原因，不過內文並無說明這是否代表電動自行車或自行車的使用率正在增加。

A hot topic in the bike industry currently is the quest for more sustainable bike components. The key to reaching real, long-term results, is to focus on the materials used to manufacture bike components, following-up with tangible targets leading to concrete impact.

美國，芝加哥（CHIACAGO）－零件製造商SRAM開設全新技術服務支援中心，加強在義大利市場的業務。他們和義大利經銷商Beltrami TSA合作，該座全新服務中心將在明年1月1日啟用。他們與Accell的分銷合約也是明年開始生效。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－電動自行車在歐洲各國發展不盡相同，部分國家的人民較其他國家更為接納這個創新類別，整體趨勢顯現電動自行車成長保持不斷。