在歐洲檢察官辦公室（EPPO）調查行動「Calypso」當中遭查扣的至少1萬輛電動自行車及電動滑板車，近期被以低價拍賣。該案尚調查中，EPPO表示，拍賣收入185萬歐元僅能彌補該案造成的經濟損失一小部分。歐洲自行車製造商協會（EBMA）發言人表示：「這不是我們想看到的結果，我們寧願這些車輛直接被報廢。」

隨Cycles Lapierre計畫脫離目前已宣告破產的母公司Accell Group，求獨立營運，法國第戎商業法院（Commercial Court of Dijon）已正式對Cycles Lapierre啟動司法重組（redressement judiciaire）。該品牌執行長William Perrier對此進展樂觀表示：「我們得到了一個機會，接下來就看我們能否把它轉化成未來。

Eurobike仍在調整該國際自行車展未來的展會方向。在上週正式公布新規劃前，參展商已先收到Messe Frankfurt寄出的通知信，信中也公布了2027年的展覽日期。

Giant Group宣布以5.97億人民幣收購D.Mag (Kunshan) New Material Technology Co., Ltd.約36%股權。交易完成後，Giant Group持股比例將由60.39%提高至96.63%。D.Mag為該集團及註冊薩摩亞的境外投資公司United King Limited共同持有的製造子公司。

Campagnolo can enter the next phase of reorganisation after receiving a minority stake from the Swiss investment company SPAC SA. The Campagnolo family will retain control and majority ownership. This follows the execution of an investment agreement with Campagnolo's existing quotaholders.

The move back to the June/July time window for Eurobike 2027, as Bike Europe reported last week, was only part of the new show concept Fairnamic developed. CEO Philipp Ferger and show director Matthias Pietsch have now explained what they learned from the previous show and how they implemented that in the 2027 edition. In a new turnaround, "the date and the rhythm of Eurobike had to be reviewed," they said.

With the acquisition of Roxim, Herrmans is strengthening its presence in Taiwan, adding new lighting expertise, R&D capacity and local customer support. For CEO Dan Liljeqvist, the move is not only about chasing market volume, but also about developing the business by becoming faster, smarter and closer to customers.

Swapfiets continued its path towards profitability in 2025, with the Amsterdam-based bicycle subscription company nearly halving its net loss while increasing revenue. CEO Marc de Vries says the company could reach profitability if the current trend continues.

For a while the folding bike category seemed to fade away as segments like eCity, eCargo, eUrban attracted more attention from brands and riders. But e-mobility rarely moves in a straight line. Changes in commuting habits, infrastructure, fuel prices, public transport use and more continue to shape which bike categories gain ground.

The appointment as President of Shimano Europe Group was like coming home for Fabio Takayanagi. At the start of his career at the Japanese component manufacturer in 2006, he was assigned to Shimano Europe, based in the Netherlands. He stayed here for one year to gain experience in the bicycle business. Since then, he has travelled the world for Shimano before coming back to Europe. A brief introduction of this industry insider and his view on the European market.