FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike announced today that more than 800 exhibitors have signed up for the 29th edition of the show. Which is scheduled from 1 to 4 September. Eurobike show manager Stefan Reisinger reveals how the international bike trade show landscape is changing and they are confident of holding the 2021 show.
MILAN, Italy - E-bike and bicycle sales in Italy were unparalleled last year. That was already reported earlier by the country's industry association Confindustria ANCMA. The official sales statistic published recently confirms these reports.
BASSERSDORF, Switzerland - The fact that in the wake of the Corona boom in the bicycle industry there are not only winners, but also losers, is proven by the pioneering mountain bike brand, MTB Cycletech. Due to the increasing lack of parts for their custom assembly and therefore no bikes going out and no funds coming in, the manufacturer Velobaze had to file for bankruptcy last week.
德國，柏林（Berlin）－德國（電動）自行車產業近年來皆不斷成長，2020年更是在銷售數量與金額上創下紀錄。根據德國產業協會ZIV的市場數據，電動自行車銷量達兩百萬，成長43%。
BRUSSELS, Belgium - From its start, LEVA-EU has argued long and hard for a review of Directive 168/2013 which has been carried out by TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) on behalf of the European Commission. Now the results have been published, LEVA-EU welcomes the conclusion that the Machinery Directive is not suitable for vehicles.
日本，大阪（Osaka）－Shimano 2020年財務報告反映對國際電動自行車與自行車產業表現的積極評價。Shimano去年自行車零件淨銷售額為2977.77億日圓（23.24億歐元），較前一年增加2.7%。該公司營收成長18.4%，達684.94億日圓（5.35億歐元）。最受矚目的是Shimano的展望。
MUNICH, Germany - In summer 2020, Messe Munich presented their bold vision to bring together all mobility stakeholders, from cycling to automotive, and unite them under one roof at the IAA Mobility. Scott and Bergamont were the first cycling brands which registered, and more have followed according to Messe Munich.
荷蘭，登博斯（Den Bosch）－荷蘭有至少9%的消費者預計會在今年購入一台電動自行車。根據Multiscope一份近期市場研究，這般需求將促成120萬輛的電動自行車市場規模。相較表現亮眼的去年，如此成長幅度更為驚人。
荷蘭，愛因荷芬（Eindhoven）－在（電動）自行車需求上漲和生產不及的加乘作用之下，2020年的市場受到擾亂。Shimano Europe總裁Marc van Rooij表示，在疫情造成的市場情勢之下，Shimano零件供應中斷的狀況今年也還會持續發生。
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－CONEBI聘用Daniela Leveratto擔任技術總監，已於12月1日上任，她將接觸到歐洲自行車產業當中部分最重要的立法文件。
法國，迪戎（DIJON）—Accell Group宣佈Gilles Lapierre已決定在今年底離開目前職位成為公司的資深創新及技術顧問。他先前擔任創新及技術總監，負責帶領Accell Group位於德國、法國和荷蘭的國際研究及發展團隊，一共有3間創新中心，分別名為Sports、Lifestyle和Cargo。
Industry organisations foresee a difficult market in 2023 - Container rates drop to near pre-Covid levels - Europe's leading e-bike markets are maturing rapidly - Will component suppliers head to Romania?
KYIV, Ukraine - The war in the Ukraine has become very close and personal for Paul Lange Group with the tragic loss of an employee from Paul Lange Ukraine. The 54 year old Shimano sales manager Maksym Andrushenko died on 17 October while serving his country.
Despite the obvious market cool-down, Paul Lange Group (PLG) continues to invest heavily in IT and logistics in order to further improve its capabilities to serve the markets. Timely and reliable distribution of bicycle parts to OEM and retail customers and via those to millions of cyclists will be crucial to support the growing importance of cycling as a central pillar of modern, sustainable - and affordable - means of mobility.
AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The image of e-bikes as a major solution of congestion and environmental problems in urban areas is very positive. But in a letter-to-the-editor, Tom Schiller, co-founder of e-bike manufacturer Mokumono notes: "e-bikes have a sustainability problem. To solve it, we need to re-evaluate how bikes are designed."
奧地利，韋爾斯（WELS）－Pierer Mobility AG子公司KTM AG在九月收購MV Agusta Motor S.p.A.在北美摩托車市場的獨家經銷權，擴大整體業務範圍。兩家歐洲摩托車與電動自行車供應商之間的合作關係在策略上更加緊密，KTM AG也持有MV Agusta 25.1%的股份。
ZWICKAU, Germany - Hong Kong-based electronic components giant Johnson Electric Holdings Limited is taking over an 80% majority stake in German drive system manufacturer, Pendix GmbH. Together, they will develop a new integrated mid-motor for bicycle manufacturers that will be launched in 2025.
義大利，維洛爾巴／特里維素（VILLORBA/TREVISIO）－公路自行車品牌Cicli Pinarello s.r.l.表示截至6月底的2021/2022會計年度營業額和營業利益率皆呈雙位數成長。
美國，紐約（NEW YORK）－就表面來看，自行車產業看似已學習適應於現在這個新現實－更高的運輸成本、非常態供貨，還要因應意外短缺不斷尋找新的供應來源。除了以上其實還有更多事情正在發生，美國市場專家Jay Townley表示：「金融破壞球（wrecking ball）已開始波及IBD和各大品牌。」
LYON, France - Eovolt, the French folding e-bike manufacturer, has completed a fundraising of €16 million from venture capital firms Raise Impact and Financière Arbevel. The founders of Eovolt Luca Chevalier and Baptiste Fullen keep a majority share of the company.
