德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Martina Rumschick將在Eurobike擔任新創的品牌及內容經理一職，該展將於今年9月1日開展。她將負責管理Eurobike的品牌策略，提升展會內容，並在國際競爭市場中定位展會。

SKI, Norway - As the first pneumatic bicycle tyre manufacturer who claims not to use rubber, reTyre can start mass production of their kids bike range. Together with launching partner Frog, the Norwegian company displayed their kids bikes tyre range at Eurobike.

盧森堡，盧森堡市（LUXEMBOURG）－歐洲檢察官辦公室（European Public Prosecutor's Office，簡稱EPPO）宣布，自中國進口電動自行車的某義大利公司因涉嫌重大海關詐欺行為，已對其執行凍結令。該公司被控避稅金額超過980萬歐元。對於歐盟電動自行車零件進口問題的複雜性，這一最新案件亦引起社會關注。

ZEIST, the Netherlands - The imbalance in the supply chain in combination with excess inventory made clear how untransparent the bicycle industry operates once again. For long-time Koga and Accell Netherlands manager Pieter Jan Rijpstra, this gave reason to launch an OEM trading platform for selling and buying excess inventory and missing components.

BUSNAGO, Italy - Patent disputes often drag on for years. This was also the case between Miranda and FSA that started in 2018 with a letter from the Portuguese component manufacturer to the German importer Advanced Sports. In a public statement FSA recently announced the case closed after a ruling by the German District Court in Düsseldorf.

In the ever-evolving landscape of bicycle manufacturing, the introduction of new materials heralds a profound paradigm shift. From the use of carbon fiber to the exploration of eco-friendly alternatives, the industry is undergoing a renaissance driven by innovation and sustainability. However, the successful adaptation to these materials requires more than just ingenuity; it demands designing advanced machinery specifically tailored to handle these novel materials while prioritising ecological sustainability.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐洲自行車產業協會CONEBI近期舉辦的年度大會由新任理事長Massimo Panzeri主持，他也是Atala執行長。該會於5月22日於土耳其伊斯坦堡（Istanbul）舉辦。

西班牙，馬德里（MADRID）－西班牙工業暨觀光部（Ministry of Industry and Tourism）發布的數據顯示，自行車產量在2024年上半年達到171,200輛。雖然較去年同期減少6.4%，但今年第二季產量已增加到每月3萬輛。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－美國電動自行車市場進展較歐洲市場緩慢是業界眾所皆知的，根據未來7年30%的複合年增長率（CAGR）進行的預測，美國電動自行車市場可能在2030年達到670萬輛，追上常規自行車銷量。 以上數據為美國顧問公司eCycleElectric於Eurobike上所提供，然而，這反應出的是最樂觀的情況。

FRANKFURT, Germany - Apprenticeship years are not master years - Taiwan's electronics giant Darfon Electronics Corp. also learnt this when entering the European e-bike market. The first few years were difficult. Here and there adjustments by the quickly learning stock-listed company had to be made. This led to things significantly progressing in the last three years. Find out how here.

Renowned for its commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge design, Finnish bicycle component producer Herrmans is about to solidify this reputation at Eurobike 2024. In an interview with R&D Director Joel Savikko, we delve into the company's sustainable initiatives and their exciting new products set to debut in Frankfurt.

柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－去年開始，市場對柬埔寨生產的自行車需求量大幅減少，且目前此勢未減。該國海關總局（General Department of Customs and Excise）一份報告顯示，該國今年Q1自行車出口值年減43%。

中國，蘇州－中國電池製造商Phylion於去年11月宣布成立全新子公司Joycube，專攻電動自行車及輕型電動車（LEV）領域。該公司於台北國際自行車展上展出新款適用礫石車和載貨自行車的電池，可見其已重新定位Joycube。

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Babboe已停止販售載貨自行車，待另行通知。荷蘭食品及消費者產品安全部門（Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority，簡稱NVWA）收到大量車架在騎乘過程中斷裂的報告。向該單位詢問說明時，其回覆：「該自行車製造商未能充分證明特定型號不存在安全風險。」

NUREMBERG, Germany - Following the sale of e-bike retail chain store M-Way from Swiss retail conglomerate Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund to Swiss E-Mobility Group AG (SEMG) in September 2019, the long-awaited move into Germany has now taken place. On 6 February the company celebrated the opening of its first M-Way store in Nuremberg.

西班牙，馬利亞維亞（MALLABIA）－參觀自行車製造商Orbea S. Coop.時，一抵達總部便可看出他們有多麼深根在地，他們的母語是巴斯克語（Basque），第二外語是英文。Bike Europe在造訪該公司位於Mallabia的總部及工廠時，也發現這間巴斯克自行車製造商與國內外競爭者截然不同之處。

義大利，瓦爾波利切拉（VALPOLICELLA）－Pon子公司Focus Italia Group新名稱為Pon.Bike Italia，該荷蘭自行車龍頭在買下這間義大利公司後，最後階段是品牌再造。

TAIPEI, Taiwan - It was probably the most discussed topic in the bicycle industry last year: the bankruptcy of VanMoof. During Taipei Cycle Show, co-founder Ties Carlier will take the stage at the Bike Venture Summit to give his view on the lessons learned from VanMoof's entrepreneurial rollercoaster. What will the reception be for someone at the helm at the time of the company's demise?

德國，比勒費爾德／慕尼黑（BIELEFELD/MUNICH）－根據一份破產程序的中期評估報告，在Internetstores Group宣佈破產之後，他們尚未收到任何整體收購報價。這也讓人擔憂該公司旗下品牌往後是否能繼續經營，且可能面臨裁員風險。

LUDHIANA, India - Indian bicycle OEM HMC Hive, a Hero Motor Company, has forayed into contract manufacturing with the signing of a €33 million partnership contract with Ridley and Eddy Merckx owner Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF). Under the contract, the HMC will supply 50,000 bikes and components for BCF over the next three years.