MANCHESTER, UK (July 28) - Having sold Concept Cycling Limited (the UK's largest bicycle assembler) to it's management early in July, Steven Walsh has ...

SERZEDO, Portugal - Recently the biggest bike facility in Europe started its production. That facility is located in Portugal; is operated by a company ...

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Following allegations by LeMonde Diplomatique about indicators of forced labour according to the International Labor Organization (ILO) in the Taiwanese bicycle industry, the trade association Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA) felt the urge to respond. "Taiwan as the crucial global supply chain has the responsibility to do things right in every aspect and we appreciate your effort in providing us the guidance and advice regarding the foreign labour issues," the TBA told Bike Europe.

In this edition of Bike Europe: Interview: CEO and co-founder Otto Chrons after Revonte demise - EU e-bike import volume doubles in Q2 - Darfon Group CEO: 'Long-term partnerships are our goal' - A look inside Kettler's modern factory

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group於去年11月獲得主要利益相關者的支持後，已完成資本重組程序。在該集團與多數利益相關者達成協議後，英國法院於2025年1月23日舉行聽證會並批准進行該項重組計畫，該計畫於上週正式完成。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－根據瑞士多家媒體報導，國際商會（International Chamber of Commerce，簡稱ICC）位於巴黎的仲裁院就Scott Sports SA（或Scott Sports Group）所有權問題做出裁決。根據2月6日的裁決結果，仍為該公司共同所有人的Beat Zaugg，將把他在公司的47%股權轉讓給主要股東Youngone Corporation。

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - The European Union noted the progress made by Sri Lanka on the criteria for regaining its so-called GSP+ import duty free status for bicycles imported into the European Union. The GSP+ status safes bicycle exporters from Sri Lanka 14% EU import duty. In 2017 Sri Lanka is expected to again be granted this special status which made the country 5 years ago EU's 3rd biggest bike supplying country.

德國，法蘭克福（Frankfurt）－Eurobike主辦單位fairnamic GmbH任命具備自行車及電動自行車產業資深背景的Adrien Sockeel作為新任行銷主管。

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－「儘管我們竭盡全力，所有員工也都認真投入， 但去年一代Angell電動自行車的召回事件仍終結掉我們的冒險旅程，今晚我特別想念我們的團隊。」法國電動自行車新創公司Angell創辦人Marc Simoncini以這段話宣布，曾經以改變城市交通為目標的公司已落幕。

比例時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－2024年對歐洲電動自行車市場來說充滿挑戰，從歐洲統計局（Eurostat）發布的最新歐盟電動自行車進口數據中可看出情況的嚴峻程度。該類別進口量降至64.2萬輛，年減27%，跌至2019年疫前水平70.5萬輛之下。進口額跌幅更大，年減33%。

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Sri Lankan bicycle manufacturer BSH Ventures Pvt Ltd reports that it is only partially operational due to the current market conditions. The export-oriented site which was set-up to cater for the high-end bike market of Europe is presently being forced to serve the domestic market in order to remain operational.

德國，米爾塔爾（MÜHLTAL）－Riese & Müller成為首間針對全歐洲的電動自行車運輸採用重複性包裝的自行車製造商，為永續物流樹立新標準。經過數月的成功測試，BikeBox現已成為超過1,000家歐洲經銷商的標準包裝方式，大幅減少對環境的影響。

MUNICH, Germany - Last year, Decathlon Germany announced an expansion of its digital marketplace portfolio with both the Sushi branded e-bike range from Sushi Mobility GmbH as well as remanufactured e-bikes from refurbisher Rebike Mobility GmbH. Now the sporting goods retailer is strengthening its collaboration with Rebike with a new shop-in-shop retail concept.

台灣，台北－台灣為領先國際ICT產品市場的國家，有望成為重振電動自行車供應鏈的關鍵助力。台灣自行車產業在2017至2018年間成功轉型，全面投入電動自行車生產。憑藉高度聚焦這一高價值產品類別，成功在創新市場佔有一席之地。然而，供需之間的劇烈波動，使台灣在電動自行車市場的成長動能大幅減退。

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In a circular economy it is often a challenge to find a new purpose or customers for recyclable waste. ZIPP owner SRAM had been looking for a source of the waste which comes from the production of its carbon components, including wheelsets, handlebars, stems and seat posts. This issue was addressed through their collaboration with Velo.

GIVISIEZ, Switzerland - With a recent ruling of the UK Intellectual Property Office the case between the owners of the name of AC/DC's lead singer Bon Scott and Scott Sports SA the legal dispute has come to an end. Scott Sports had filed the case in 2020/2021 with regard to the application of the trademark for clothing items and sunglasses.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European bicycle industry organisations have taken a leading role in the business days program in hall 8 at Eurobike 2024. In various settings with CONEBI and CIE, pressing topics within the framework of the European Industrial policy and Green Deal will be discussed. This report offers an overview of the key issues and assumptions of legislative topics currently on the agenda at the European Commission which are relevant for the industry.

SCHWEINFURT, Germany - Tuning an e-bike highly increases the risk of the batteries catching on fire. Driving at higher speed requires more energy output which does not match with the setting of the battery management system. Velotech expert Ernst Brust therefore calls for a mandatory integration of a uniform Bluetooth interface.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission has decided to classify e-bikes powered via a generator and not driven via a chain as regular 25 km/h and 250W e-bikes excluded from Regulation 168/2013 following Article 2.2(h). Until now for these bikes type-approval in the L-category was required. This proved to be a legal bottleneck for technological development and successful market introductions.

LONDON, UK - The UK has finally laid out in detail its proposed harmonisation legislation to bring its electric bike legislation in line with Europe. ...