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德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－今年Eurobike的攤位上，可見Giant Group相當重視與投入實踐其ESG，其中一個吸睛亮點是Pre rCarbon自行車，其中的「r」代表使用回收原物料。重量僅2.4公斤，這是Giant首輛使用其回收長碳纖製造技術的自行車。

STOCKHOLM, Sweden - French sporting goods chain store retail giant Decathlon has announced that it will cease its business operations in Sweden at the end of this month. "The current global economic situation and its impact on our activities in Sweden have forced us to sadly make this difficult decision," a Decathlon spokesperson told Bike Europe.

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－歐盟統計局（Eurostat）最新資料顯示，歐盟27國在5月一共進口81,353輛電動自行車，與去年同期83,000近乎相同。這對歐洲自行車市場來說無疑是個值得慶幸的消息，2024年每月電動自行車進口皆保持增長趨勢。

荷蘭，羅森達爾（ROOSENDAAL）－設計、開發並聯合生產Van Dijck、Keola和Muon品牌的荷蘭電動自行車公司Timyo於上週宣布破產。該公司已掙扎一段時間，期間還有電動自行車零件技術缺陷問題。不過，Van Dijck和Muon兩個品牌將繼續經營。

ZEIST, the Netherlands - E-bikes are the leading micromobility category in Europe. It accounts for almost 37% of the European micromobility market today. This share is expected to increase to 50% at a total value of more than €100 billion in the next decade.

SHANGHAI, China - E-bike drive system manufacturer, Ananda has opened a new factory in Vietnam to strengthen its worldwide manufacturing capabilities. Already up and running, the factory will meet the growing needs in the US and European markets. Additionally, the company is celebrating a successful listing on the Shanghai stock exchange.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Giant Group paid considerable attention to its ESG efforts on its booth at this year's Eurobike. One of the features was the Pre rCarbon push bike, the "r" signifying recycled versions of raw materials. Weighing around 2.4kg it is Giant's first ever complete bike application using its recycle long carbon fiber manufacturing technology.

LONDON, United Kingdom - In a move to deter consumer fears about e-bike battery safety, the UK cycling sector, including industry trade bodies and an e-bike alliance which includes Bosch eBike Systems have joined forces in a national 'E-bike Positive' campaign. Not only an educational resource, but it will also encourage UK policymakers to better protect consumers and call on industry stakeholders to be more attentive.

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.

MUTLANGEN, Germany - A difficult market situation including slow consumer spending made Advanced Sports GmbH decide on 1 April last year to apply for insolvency in self-administration. Shortly before Christmas, the European distributor of Breezer, Fuji and SE Bikes report that their insolvency plan had been accepted.

OBERNZELL, Germany - Cycling and sports gear manufacturer Uvex Group announced the closure of one of its European production locations in a strategic reorientation. The company will close its independent helmet production subsidiary, known as BSA, by the end of 2024. Approximately 190 jobs are affected by the closure.

DRESDEN, Germany - German e-commerce outlet Bike24 Holding has reported a 16% drop in total sales to €61.1 million in Q3, despite full bike sales seeing a 26% upturn due to an 'expanded brand portfolio'. In addition, the margin improvement initiatives continue to show positive development during the third quarter of 2023.

DARMSTADT, Germany - With a heavy lean towards the automotive sector and the energy transition, this years' Battery Experts Forum provided an opportunity to catch up on the latest developments in the battery sector. Policy, regulations and new technologies were the dominant talking points in this growing market. "This is a goldrush moment in the battery industry," one speaker declared as battery output is expected to grow three-fold by 2030. But where does Europe fit into this growth?

LEIPZIG, Germany - Following a brief takeover by Tier, European rental bike market leader Nextbike is back on the market as an independent company under its own name. At the same time, a comprehensive rebranding will complete the new independent brand identity.

REICHSHOF, Germany - Tyre manufacturer Schwalbe has reported a turnover of €237 million in 2023, down 30% from a record year in 2022. Dampened consumer sentiment and high inventory levels at all trade levels are cited to have had an impact. Nevertheless, the turnover was still well above the pre-corona level. In 2019, turnover reached €210 million.

PLOCHINGEN, Germany - Sporting goods manufacturer and retailer Decathlon has appointed the CEO of Decathlon-Germany André Weinert to CEO-CESEE (Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe). Effective immediately, he assumes responsibility for 17 countries in which Decathlon is represented. The sporting goods chain store giant will announce his successor in Germany within the coming weeks.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Once again, high-precision transmission parts and components producer hGears AG, with its comparatively young e-mobility business unit, had its own booth at this year's Eurobike.

BERLIN, Germany - Bicycle, outdoor and team sports e-commerce vendor Signa Sports United reports a year-on-year 23.5% sales-drop down to €195 million in the second quarter of 2022/2023, which ended on March 31, 2023. The WiggleCRC, Bikester, Fahrrad.de and Probikeshop owner was still able to cope with the loss thanks to better results in the first sales quarter of fiscal year 2022/2023.