比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－世界自行車產業會（WBIA）投票選出新一屆董事會，並任命Salcano Bicycle Company所有者Bayram Akgül為該會理事長。

With the e-bike market in full swing, demand for stronger and more powerful bikes is on the rise. Customers are keen to upgrade to bikes that focus on performance, durability, and versatility, and in the case of e-bikes, this often relies heavily on its power output.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The annual event for product managers, the Taichung Bike Week will open its doors again from 24-27 September. The event's relevance has changed significantly, after Eurobike decided to move to the June/July window. The big question this year is whether the market is ready again for this sourcing event.

GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - After Scott Sports Group majority owner Youngone Corporation dismissed longstanding CEO Beat Zaugg with immediate effect at the end of March they appointed investment banker Juwon Kim as his successor. This was the starting point for a power struggle between longtime industry expert Zaugg and Youngone. Now the dust seems to have settled with the appointment of a CEO duo.

ROTORUA, New Zealand - Start-up Bike Matrix has secured a significant NZ$2 million (€1.1 million) investment from within the bicycle industry. "This investment from within the bicycle industry, brings invaluable market validation, experience, and expertise from a seasoned industry insider." The name of the investor remains undisclosed but Bike Matrix co-founder Adam Townsend confirmed to Bike Europe that it is a component manufacturer.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) has elected a new board and appointed Salcano Bicycle Company owner Bayram Akgül as the President of the international industry association.

ANNECY, France - The choice for Alberto Morgando as new CEO by Mavic owner Bourrelier Group last March was the next step in the reorganization of the company. After working together with Jean-Michel Bourrelier on Mavic's future business plan Alberto took up the responsibility of implementing the plan. What can the industry expect from Mavic?

LILLE, France - One of the best known Decathlon executives in the bicycle industry, Didier Morelle has announced his departure from the French retailer. In the past decades, he became a well known face in the international bicycle industry, holding various positions at Europe's largest bicycle retailer, lastly as bike procurement director.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Fundracer BV launched their first micromobility fund with a mission to provide capital and hands-on support to companies poised to become leaders in the fast-growing micro-mobility industry. Founded by bike industry entrepreneurs René Wiertz, Gérard Vroomen, and Andy Ording, Fundracer is expertly positioned to support companies in this market to maximize their chances of success.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In response to the trend towards energy-efficient assembly technologies for bicycles, Transart has developed a decal that requires only one baking process. This technology was displayed at Eurobike.

英國，伊斯特伍德（EASTWOOD）－Raleigh UK因未能向政府機構Companies House提供其財務報告，面臨關閉風險。該間Accell Group全資子公司已獲得3個月的期限來解決問題，否則將面臨被迫關閉的風險。

台灣，台中－對Giant Group而言，在中國市場有強勁表現目前是相當重要的。與歐美市場庫存過高的情況不同，中國市場現正興起一股休閒自行車運動熱潮，Giant Group從中獲益良多。

美國，德盧斯（DULUTH）－Fox Factory旗下負責自行車的Specialty Sports Group（SSG）表示，2024上半年銷售雙位數成長。不過這波成長主因為收購了Marucci Sports，因為其自行車銷售額減至2,290萬美元。

波蘭，華沙（WARSAW）－波蘭自行車及電動自行車總市值在今年將達到49億波蘭茲羅提（11.3億歐元），電動自行車銷售已大幅增長至12.5億波幣（2.89億歐元）。

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - A strong presence on the Chinese market is currently vital for the Giant Group. Unlike the struggle with excess inventory in Europe and North America, China is experiencing a recreation cycling boom and Giant Group is greatly benefitting from that market development.

WARSAW, Poland - The total value of the Polish e-bike and bicycle market combined is expected to reach PLN 4.9 billion (€1,13 billion) in 2024. Also the sale of e-bikes has started to increase significantly and is already valued at PLN 1.25 billion (€ 289 million).

DRESDEN, Germany - German online retailer Bike24 reports an increase its sales, but also its profitability and financial position in the second quarter this year. The stock listed company is looking positively into the future again despite persistent overcapacity in some areas and weak consumer sentiment.

SKI, Norway - As the first pneumatic bicycle tyre manufacturer who claims not to use rubber, reTyre can start mass production of their kids bike range. Together with launching partner Frog, the Norwegian company displayed their kids bikes tyre range at Eurobike.

Lofandi is at the forefront of enhancing travel safety with its focus on two core product lines: smart hub locks and internal gear hubs. Their mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and intelligent solutions for personal and shared transportation.

ŠIAULIAI, Lithuania - Overcapacity and a slowdown in demand in Europe were the main reasons for a decline in turnover in 2023 reports bicycle manufacturer UAB Baltik Vairas. In 2023 the company generated a turnover of € 170.96 million, down 7.5% from € 184.9 million in 2022.