英國，倫敦（London）－Gocycle為提升其成長中的歐洲客戶群，宣佈成立全新的歐洲子公司。子公司地點設於荷蘭，將負責從德國的中央發貨中心完成歐盟地區的配送。該倉庫會堆放並分銷Gocycle產品和配件，完成該品牌歐盟地區的訂單。

葡萄牙，卡雷戈薩（Carregosa）－Polisport集團已收購Catlike（西班牙高階自行車安全帽品牌）。該公司從現在起將全權負責Catlike品牌和產品，包含其發展、工業化、生產、銷售和廣告。

中國，蘇州－Bafang正為高階電池組的發展及生產投資新廠，該電動馬達製造商稱此計劃為「八方新能源」（Bafang New Energy）－同時也是Bafang於中國設立的第三間全資子公司。

台灣，台北－新冠疫情再度影響台北自行車展展期。主辦單位外貿協會（TAITRA）上週宣佈原訂三月的實體展將會延後舉辦，下屆實體展的確切日期將會於近期公佈；台北自行車線上展將如期於3月3日至31日舉辦。

義大利，卡瓦爾澤雷（CAVARZERE）－Bottecchia Cicli di Cavarzere的義大利工廠於上週日發生大火，損傷慘重。據最新報導，消防隊設法控制住火勢，不過這場火災已經燒毀中央倉庫，面積達約6,000平方米。

葡萄牙，阿格達（AGUEDA）－Eurostat數據顯示，2022上半年葡萄牙兩輪及慢行交通（soft mobility）產業出口成長38%。電動自行車更是成長超過六成。該國已連續三年成為歐洲最大規模的自行車製造國。

柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－柬埔寨商務部宣佈，今年一到六月自行車出口創造5.05億美元的收入，較去年成長104%。除了高需求量之外，新投資法規和貿易裁決也被認定為推動成長的主因。

中國，蘇州－電動驅動系統供應商Bafang的內部測試設施依據北美UL 2849電動自行車標準取得實驗室資格認證。

台灣，台中－全球通膨和俄烏戰爭並未影響台灣Giant Manufacturing的表現。該公司今年第二季度銷售再創新高。今年上半年銷售成長7.2%，達450.1億台幣（14.7億歐元）。台海局勢是否會對第三季表現造成影響尚無法得知。

中國，上海－新冠疫情在今年已經是第三次造成主辦單位延後舉辦中國國際自行車展（China Cycle）。目前尚未公佈調整日期及地點。

Just like the smartphone in the mobile phone market, the smartbike is a growing segment on the e-bike market. Brands, bike makers, and engine manufacturers who are moving in this direction have understood that connectivity is a source of opportunity, going far beyond geolocation features. An interview with Pierre Regnier, CEO of Velco.

MILTON KEYNES, UK - In 2020 and with Brexit looming, e-bike manufacturer, Volt, took the decision to reshore its production from China to home soil in the UK. Two years, and a global pandemic later, has the moved paid off? Bike Europe caught up with co-founder James Metcalfe.

NOTTINGHAM, UK - John Macnaughtan spent 48 years at Raleigh and Sturmey-Archer which put him in the center of the global bicycle industry until he retired in late 2012. In his recently published memoirs he gives a little inside in this fascinating area when the industry saw a decisive transformation.

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－2022年Eurobike正是Schwalbe輪胎回收計畫啟用的時候。作為全球首間輪胎製造商，Schwalbe和科隆應用技術大學（Technical University of Cologne）及Pyrum Innovations成功合作開發創新又完善的輪胎回收過程。

The metal processing industry in Europe has a positive outlook for the next 10 years. This is due to the high demand for e-bike frames in the European Union.

ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands - Manufacturers and importers of e-bike batteries are now obliged to contribute to the collection and processing system for bicycle batteries. More than 150 companies which are members of the EPAC Foundation already meet these requirements. Since 1 July 2022 these conditions are generally binding.

SHENZHEN, China - Topband, the Chinese manufacturer of controllers, motors and lithium batteries for a range of industries is entering the e-bike mid-motor market for the first time. Building up from batteries to a complete e-bike drive system offering, the company displayed its new lightweight motor at Eurobike.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Developing a competitive and sustainable batteries industry in Europe is urgent: it will contribute to energy security and the strategic resilience of the EU economy. Therefore the battery industry organisation Recharge is calling on the EU to pick up the pace and conclude the proposed Regulation.

BEVERWIJK, the Netherlands - Optima Cycles has taken the production of its Dutch ID e-bike line to a higher level with the introduction of an all-new assembly line. "In order to guarantee our quality and innovation, production optimising is a constant process," explains COO Michiel Dreef. "The implementation of the Marchetti Airline is an important step in that process."

LYON, France - Folding e-bike brand, Eovolt, is planning to significantly increase the production capacity at its Lyon, France factory. From July 2022, the brand aims to double production by the end of the year. "We want to intensify our local production to lock in our production chain so we can be more responsive and flexible," explains co-founder Baptiste Fullen.