法國，Villeneuve-D'Ascq－運動用品零售巨頭Decathlon公開報告2019年銷售成長9%。營業額從2018年的113億歐元成長至去年的124億歐元。該大廠對於去年財務表現表示滿意，他們對於前年表示：「2018年是令人失望的一年。」

TREVISO, Italy - Pinarello, the Italian brand of premium road bicycles, accessories and apparel, have announced that Uberto Thun-Hohenstein has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2020. 

台灣，台北－昨日上午台北自行車展宣佈將延期至5月14至16日舉辦的消息，業界對此的第一個反應皆認為這將大幅改變展會。除了規模、參展商數量及展地面積會有不同之外，該展也將一改以往總能會場上看到最新、最先進產品展出的特色。這場五月的商展將更著重於維護並加強廠商之間的合作關係並建起新橋樑。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（Amsterdam）－無段自動變速內變花鼓製造商enviolo報告去年營收較2018年成長四成。業務發展總監Koen van der Weer表示：「enviolo在自行車產業的發展很好，尤其是在電動自行車、電動載貨車和單車共享領域。」

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - During last year's sales season all indications were pointing at increasing e-bike sales. While 2018 already saw unprecedented growth, also 2019 showed relentless interest in electric bicycles.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - Now that the end of year is in sight, it is my pleasure to wish all our readers and regular visitors of the Bike Europe website, happy holidays and a healthy and prosperous 2022.

德國，斯圖加特（STUTTGART）－知名跑車大廠Porsche跨入電動自行車產業，收購克羅埃西亞電動自行車製造商Greyp。Porsche Ventures自2018年便持有該間公司10%的股份。Mate Rimac和其他Greyp創辦人仍保有公司小部份股權。

BRUSSELS, Belgium - European Union finance ministers agreed on 7 December to change EU rules so that they can cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on goods and services linked to fighting climate change and health protection. This includes bicycles.

"I have always told you some version of the truth", Jack Nicholson said to Diane Keaton in one of my favourite comedies "Something's gotta give". But it could very well have been a lawyer who said it. Indeed, attorneys-at-law are trained to defend your version of the truth,

德國，克洛彭堡（CLOPPENBURG）－著名的英國自行車品牌Raleigh自2005年開始便透過Pon Bike Group作為授權品牌踏入德語市場。雙方的授權合約將於2023年終止，他們也已同意將Raleigh在德奧瑞地區的經銷權轉回給Accell Group。

德國，腓特烈港（FRIEDRICHSHAFEN）－主辦單位直到Eurobike開展的前幾週都還無法掌握到底會有多少人出席本屆展會。歷經業界國際商展停辦兩年之後，許多歐洲廠商都已準備好參加本屆Eurobike，顯現展場上面對面交流的重要性。

葡萄牙，塞爾澤杜（Serzedo）－歐洲規模最大的自行車製造商RTE正一步步拓展業務，一方面為自家年輕品牌Beeq和OEM產品在Serzedo現有的工廠附近設立新的電動自行車工廠；一方面在波蘭開設另一間RTE工廠，目前還在建設中。

DELFT, the Netherlands - The European standard for e-bikes EN 15194: 2017 is being revised. According to an initial planning, adjustments in the field of electronics and batteries will be published. In addition, guidelines are being developed to combat tampering.

The main topics in this edition: - EU e-bike imports increased by 10% to meet market demand - Netherlands e-bike market value hikes in 2020 - German e-bike sales reach unparalleled records - Inside Italy's industry: What happened in 2020?

德國，杜伊斯堡（Duisburg）－Thyssenkrupp團隊於3月23日正式發佈信件對外說明：「在策略性考量之下，我們沉重宣佈將終止生產Steelworks，並於今年三月底停止販售。」

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.

CASSELLA D'ASOLO, Italy - Selle Italia is forecasting a 40% growth in the coming years as the market adapts to close to market sourcing. The saddle manufacturer has also introduced a new production process named Green-Tech. Developed by its Chairman Giuseppe Bigolin, this allows "the manufacture of low environmental impact, eco-friendly products that are quick to produce at competitive prices".

TAIPEI, Taiwan - After nearly a month of virtual exhibitions, business meetings and forum discussions, Taipei Cycle Online has now drawn to a close. Organisers, TAITRA, report that the online format attracted many new exhibitors, but a "physical trade show is irreplaceable". Plans are now in full swing for just that in 2022.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - For fiscal 2020, the country's largest bicycle manufacturer Giant Group reports a 10.3% year-on-year sales increase to TW$ 70.01 billion (€2.08 billion). At TW$ 4.95 billion (€147.29 million), profit after tax was even 46.7% higher than the previous year.

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%。