隨著電動自行車的使用普及與經濟成長，荷蘭自行車市場在2017年成長了3.2%。這是自2007年以來，市場交易量首次有所增長。電動自行車銷售增加了8.7%

英國，雷迪奇 (Redditch)－Halfords Group plc在本財年第三季度（截至今年1月12日共15週）的報告顯示，自行車零售增長了7.8%。英國主要領先的汽車、自行車及娛樂性商品的零售在黑色星期五及聖誕節期間的銷量創新高，其中自行車佔比最大。

越南，平陽省（Binh Duong）－越南海關近日發現首批違反產品原產地規範的行為，據聞中國企業在沒有進行投資及安裝設備下快速在租用地設立了「工廠」，為的是逃避歐盟和美國對中國商品課的高額關稅。

ALKMAAR, the Netherlands - Wholesaler and cycling gear brand AGU has announced its take-over by EcoMotion and withdrawal of the chapter 11 status. Fierce competition on the local market in combination with multiple senior management changes in recent years lead to a declining market position of this one-time leading player in the Dutch cycling market.

NIEUWEGEIN, the Netherlands - Heavy loads and many riding hours a day by commercial users requires different specifications of cargobike components. Cargobike manufacturer Fulpra from the Netherlands and tyre specialist Heidenau from Germany took up this challenge to develop the ultimate cargobike tyre.

DONGGUAN, China - Drive train manufacturer Gobao is expanding its business on the European e-bike market from its base in Germany. Gobao Electronic Technology GmbH was founded already in 2019 and is now hiring local representatives in various other countries. "We wanted to make a soft start to get a good understanding of the market," Gobao chairman Qingfu Chen told Bike Europe.

With the e-bike market in full swing, demand for stronger and more powerful bikes is on the rise. Customers are keen to upgrade to bikes that focus on performance, durability, and versatility, and in the case of e-bikes, this often relies heavily on its power output.

OSAKA, Japan - High inventories in key markets continue to have a knock-on effect for Shimano, the company has reported today in its first half year figures. As a result, net sales in the company's bicycle segment decreased 20.7% in the first 6 months of 2024 compared to the same period last year. However sales in the key market of Europe reveal a turnaround.

Frog Bikes, a manufacturer of premium kids' bikes, has announced a new collaboration with reTyre, a brand known for its sustainable tyres. This partnership represents an important step towards further reducing their environmental impact.

PARK CITY, USA - Only two and a half year after the three founders sold Kona Bicycles to Kent Outdoors, the new owner has put the iconic Canadian bicycle brand up for sale. Due to drastic market changes since early 2022, Kona, like so many other bicycle brands, could not live up to the high expectations set for the future cycling market.

CAMBIAGO, Italy - 2023 has been a very good year for Colnago Ernesto & C. S.r.l. looking at the publication of their 2023 financial report. The iconic Italian brand hiked their revenue by 33% to €55.7 million.

MONTIGNY-LE-BRETONNEUX, France - The French Alltricks group has reported a 4% increase in sales last year despite the difficult conditions. "In 2023, our business is back on the rise, whereas distribution has suffered greatly. It's likely that we were able to make progress because of our competitors' failures. But our success is also due to the loyalty of our customers, with a returning consumer rate of 75%. This is very important in difficult times," explains Nicolas Burger, co-CEO of the French company.

Even in a lunchroom, a museum or a beer garden, a glance at his smartphone could tell a cyclist that his high-quality e-bike is still in the same place where it was parked. The more expensive the bike, the more reassuring it is to know that it can be tracked at any time, especially when it is out of sight.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden- For the bicycle industry 2023 has been a tough year with over-supply and full warehouses clashing with a dropping consumer demand. Taking a look at the 2023 financial results of Mips AB, GoPro Inc. and BikeBeat & Sports GmbH it becomes clear that last year has been indeed challenging. But the fourth quarter results seem to suggest there is some light at the end of the tunnel.

Gaya Bikes is a French e-bike brand with the aim of simplifying urban life, whether for individuals, couples, or families. As a Velco partner since 2021, the Parisian brand has chosen to connect its bicycles to make a significant impact.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The combination of a growing demand, an increasing average retail price and rising e-bike thefts have given a boost to the market of digital anti-theft devices. The use of a single rear wheel lock is no longer considered sufficient. Although official statistics on the number of e-bikes stolen is not available in many countries, enhanced anti-theft devices is regarded as essential.

LONDON, England - Laka, an insurtech providing a range of insurance and circular economy services to e-bike riders, cyclists and companies has announced a €7.6 million funding round as it "doubles down on growth" with the rise of e-bike sales in Europe. Additionally, the Porsche-backed company has acquired French e-bike broker Cylanto to expand its presence in France.

BERLIN, Germany - Online vendor Signa Sports United is taking instant action to face continuing macroeconomic headwinds, oversupply in the market and severe liquidity and profitability challenges. The company announced a series of restructuring measures including the termination or winding down of non-performing assets, the rightsizing of under-performing business units as well as the evaluation of disposals of non-core assets.

FRANKFURT, Germany - German automotive supplier Hirschvogel Holding GmbH (as known as Hirschvogel Automotive Group) already marked its entry into the micromobility field at both IAA Mobility 2021 and Eurobike 2022. At this year's Eurobike the first e-bike drive system as part of a component platform for cargo bikes and urban mobility, created under its own brand name Aximo, caused a stir.

GENUA, Italy - The total revenue of the Italian bicycle and component manufacturers increased by 10% reaching the threshold of € 2 billion in 2022. The increase in turnover went hand in hand with the increase in profitability reports the Italian Banca Ifas in their third annual edition of 'Bicycle Ecosystem'.