英國，倫敦（London）－單車運動去年在英國掀起一股熱潮，在都會地區更是熱門。疫情讓許多人決定以單車替代大眾運輸工具來通勤。英國政府公佈的最新數據更是應證了該國電動自行車銷售的成長幅度。

台灣，台北－今年台灣的自行車產業將會非常繁榮。分析師於《台北時報》（Taipei Times）文中預測，後疫時代經銷商庫存告急、新的生活方式和電動自行車不斷成長等現象將會進一步推動市場成長。

Both physical and online events, Taipei Cycle & Taipei Cycle DigitalGo 2023, are open for pre-registration via the Taipei Cycle website. This year's show has confirmed attendance from 850 exhibitors across 3,000 booths. During the 2023 event, leading brands such as Giant, Merida, Shimano, SRAM, KMC, BESV will be presenting their innovations.

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。

DEVA, Romania - In order to cope with the current supply bottlenecks, including the escalating transport costs, Romanian bicycle assembler Eurosport DHS is now planning to attract further component suppliers due to its European close-to-the-market production. With all eyes on the still growing e-bike assembly sector, a battery and a drivetrain supplier from China could soon follow the call.

For many years, designing bicycles has mostly been about function. However, in times when the bicycle is increasingly used for daily trips and also increasingly replacing the car as a status symbol, this has changed. How high the demands on bicycle design have become, is shown in a look behind the scenes at the Dutch company VROEGH Design, an agency that is responsible for the design and engineering of several very successful bicycle brands. A look that reveals astonishing parallels to the automotive industry.

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奧地利，薩爾斯堡（SALZBURG）－Pierer E-Bikes在2021年表現非常亮眼，現在他們已將目光放在接下來的五年。該公司欲擴大現有品牌的產品組合，目標在2026年前達到35萬輛銷量。

盧森堡（LUXEMBOURG）－歐盟普通法院（European General Court，歐洲第二高等法院）發佈一審判決，針對自中國進口電動自行車徵收的反傾銷稅可能走向歷史。該法院確定撤銷歐盟執委會於2019年針對Giant Electric Vehicle Kunshan Co. Ltd中國製電動自行車徵收的反傾銷稅和反補貼稅。

MILANO, Italy - Following record bicycle and e-bike sales in 2020 where over 2 million units were sold, the market in Italy has stabilised in 2021. A total of 1,975,000 bicycles and e-bikes were sold in Italy last year, representing a 2% decline compared to the previous year. According to the latest data released by industry association, ANCMA, e-bikes continues to grow in both volume and market share.

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。