瑞士，赫特維爾（HUTTWIL）－ZEG於上週宣布對於Flyer工廠的未來計畫，這對瑞士電動自行車產業來說是個令人失望的消息。在一份即時新聞稿中，ZEG說明公司計畫大規模關閉位於Huttwil的老廠，並可能將產線遷至瑞士以外的國家。

日本，大阪（OSAKA）－市場復甦的速度並未如Shimano於7月發布的上半年財報所預測的一樣迅速。該公司近日發布Q3業績仍可見市場條件嚴苛，該公司部分歸因於歐洲春季不利天氣影響及庫存泡沫。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－根據比利時運輸產業協會Traxio發布數據顯示，今年1至9月期間，該國註冊的二手高速電動輔助自行車（speed pedelecs，簡稱高速電輔車）數量較去年同期增加17.4%，較前年同期增加39.2%。不過，全新高速電輔車數量則出現反向趨勢，銷量較去年減少17.9%。

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－受到主要市場銷售二位數減少、庫存居高及去化庫存的大幅折扣影響，去年歐盟（電動）自行車進口急遽下滑。歐盟統計局（Eurostat）已公開2024年第一季進口數據，可看出今年市場發展趨勢，還存有一線生機。

When talking about high-quality torque sensors in the e-bike industry, one name has particularly stood out in recent years: Autorq. At this year's Eurobike, the sensor specialist is taking the next step, demonstrating that the choice of torque sensors is not just a matter of quality but also of strategic brand importance.

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?

比利時，泰森德洛（TESSENDERLO）－自從在2023年將倉儲及分銷外包給物流服務供應商Kühne+Nagel之後，Shimano Benelux便開始出現運輸問題。儘管Shimano未表示問題原因，有消息來源指出，兩廠之間的IT系統不匹配是造成問題的主因。

奧地利，維也納（VIENNA）－奧地利自行車市場去年儘管銷量和銷售額皆較前年雙位數下滑，但仍有幾個好跡象。銷售額連續第三年突破10億歐元，電動自行車市佔現已達75%。租賃及自行車基礎建設的投資也都對市場帶來好的影響。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－自行車協會Cycling Industries Europe（CIE）自2020年起便一直關注自行車行業並進行各種調查研究，其對2023年《商業影響調查》（Business Impact Survey）結果感到意外。根據該份研究結果顯示，有52%的會員表示去年與2022年表現相似，甚或更佳。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－比利時輪值歐盟理事會主席國，於4月3日主導在布魯塞爾艾格蒙宮（Egmont Palace）舉辦的交通部長非正式委員會會議，完成簽署跨機構的《歐洲自行車宣言》（European Declaration on Cycling）。該份宣言式迄今為止歐盟層面規模最大的自行車政策倡議，將自行車視為戰略重點，承認自行車為歐洲帶來龐大利益的能力。

德國，斯圖加特（STUTTGART）－在Fraser Group宣布收購Signa Sports United（SSU）英國電商業務Wiggle和Chain Reaction不到一個月後，破產管理人表示該SSU部分德國電商業務被收購。Fahrrad.de和Bikester的新東家為Koehler Group Holding GmbH。

英國，雷迪奇（REDDITCH）－Halfords Group於交易更新中宣布，其預測零售業務營收將同比大幅下降。該公司報告稱，其四大主要市場中（含自行車），有三個出現進一步顯著衰退。

BERLIN, Germany - Bicycle production and sales in Germany attained very high levels in 2023, comparable to the bicycle boom in 2020. Despite the generally negative consumer climate, sales value of bicycles and e-bikes combined in Germany only slightly decreased by 4% from €7.36 billion in 2022 to €7.06 billion last year.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Early in 2023, the Czech market already reported full warehouses and uncertain sales conditions. This pattern continued throughout the year with e-bike sales suffering a 15% drop compared to the previous year. Production in the country also fell as neighbouring countries capitalised on shortcomings in the labour market.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - The Danish bicycle market has always been on its own sales path compared to other European countries. However, the 2023 figures of the dealer intake released by the Danish bicycle dealers and industry organisation 'Danske Cykelhandlere' from January-November could be an indication of what we can expect when other European countries publish their sales reports.

With only one week to go, 950 exhibitors are working hard towards Taipei Cycle 2024, which will feature industry leaders such as Look Cycle, SRAM, Continental and Factor. This year the show, displayed across 3,500 booths, will underline four key themes: Micro-mobility, Culture & lifestyle, Startup & innovation and Green action.

南韓，首爾（SEOUL）－Scott Sports長期生意夥伴YoungoneCorporation已對其子公司臨時注資1.5億瑞士法郎（1.606億歐元）。自行車行業有大量資本被高庫存佔用，像Scott Sports這般盈利的企業也破切需要資金來維持日常營運。

德國，科隆（COLOGNE）－德國自行車經銷商合作組織ZEG將子公司Eurorad Deutschland售給Bencis Capital Partners Deutschland。該公司活躍於自行車和電動自行車租賃市場，交易金額未公開。

ZEIST, the Netherlands - As the year draws to a close the Bike Europe team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout this challenging year.

永續發展正日益融入自行車行業的企業實踐，無論是製造、分銷或公司政策，自行車行業不再是只會販售大眾「綠色」產品的產業。