英國，伊斯特伍德（EASTWOOD）－Raleigh UK因未能向政府機構Companies House提供其財務報告，面臨關閉風險。該間Accell Group全資子公司已獲得3個月的期限來解決問題，否則將面臨被迫關閉的風險。

印度，盧迪安納（LUDHIANA）－為促進當地製造業發展並降低該國對進口的依賴，該國政府於2020年針對13個產業推出一項獎勵計劃。該計劃的其他目標是要吸引境外直接投資並拓展出口。現在自行車產業也希望能被納入計劃當中。

SAN VENDEMIANO, Italy - Cycling pad manufacturing CyTech S.r.l., known for its Elastic Interface brand, has unified the production at its Mexican factories, whose products had been distributed under the BikePad label.

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.

At the start of this season, the Dutch brand Van Dijck drew attention with its extensive rebranding. Now, their product portfolio is also getting a facelift: with the new Triton Hypershift Belt, they are showcasing what is technically possible.

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.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Between April and June this year, the number of e-bikes imported into the EU rose to 223,000 units almost matching the same period last year. Significantly, this figure is almost double the amount imported in the first quarter of the year. All top 3 importing countries, Taiwan, Vietnam and China significantly increased the number of units entering the EU during this time period. However, at what cost?

FRANKFURT, Germany - Sharing know-how and best practices have become an important part of Eurobike. The annual industry get-together has become a global presentation of every aspect the bicycle and e-bike business has to offer. From 3-7 July 2024, industry experts will gather in Frankfurt for the flagship trade fair for bicycle and light electric mobility.

FRANKFURT, Germany - Martina Rumschick will take up the newly created position of Head of Brand & Content at Eurobike on September 1, 2024. In this role, she will oversee the strategic management of the Eurobike brand, enhance the show's content and position the event in relation to its international competition.

Cyclingworld Europe is restructuring the allocation of its coveted awards and, for the first time, appointing a expert jury for the final accolades. From now, exhibitors and non-exhibitors can submit their products. The winners for the awards will be announced on the opening day of Cyclingworld 2024.

FULDA, Germany - Erhard Büchel passed away on 12 May at the age of 71 after a short, serious illness. The news sparked response from industry peers worldwide as Erhard Büchel has been on the forefront of the industry for many years. Born on February 17, 1953 in Fulda, he took over the management of Büchel GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugteilefabrik KG, at the age of 23.

BERLIN, Germany - European shared e-bike and e-scooter providers Tier and Dott have preliminarily agreed to merge. With a fresh investment of €60 million, the joint entity will continue to operate under the TIER and Dott brands combining "the expertise from both operating models and incorporating the advanced technology from each service."

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group執行長Tjeerd Jegen於財報公布明確數據，顯示他自2023年11月上任後公司的財務狀況。該公司獲利持續下降，債務不斷增加。Jegen於荷蘭媒體《FD》的訪談中透露：「經銷商庫存仍過高，尤其德國，導致市場衰退。」

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.

WASHINGTON, USA - To counter the rapidly increasing number of accidents with e-bikes, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has initiated a rulemaking proceeding. They have invited all industry stakeholders to comment on the risk of injury associated with mechanical hazards of e-bikes and plans to develop new standards to address these risks.

荷蘭，海牙（DEN HAAG）－荷蘭人類環境和運輸督察局（Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate，簡稱ILT）已扣押大約3,500輛胖胎自行車，原因是這些產品符合輕型摩托車（moped）法規，但非電動自行車法規。這需要不同的型式認可。胖胎車在荷蘭已成為廣大年輕族群的愛好車款，近期也出現增加控管的呼聲。

印度，新德里（NEW DEHLI）－Metro Tyres Limited 正準備進一步擴大自家品牌Ortem在歐美市場的版圖。該印度自行車胎製造商在盧迪亞納（Ludhiana）擁有多座工廠，並投資計畫讓其出口導向工廠的車胎及內胎產能翻倍，實現擴展自有品牌業務。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT AM MAIN）－經過為期5天的創新展出、商務會議、交流，及精彩演講後，本屆Eurobike於週日晚圓滿落幕。各項研究調查皆指出，電動自行車和環保交通產業就長遠來說將有良好發展。不過，仍未見市場期待短期內出現的改善。

SUZHOU, China - Okawa's preparations to open a production facility in Europe have already started. In the head office of Okawa Motor Technology Co. Ltd in China the first motor assembly line with a high level of automation was being put up during Bike Europe's recent visit. Once fully operational a copy of this assembly line will be shipped to Portugal.

德國，維克德（WICKEDE）－為遵循最新歐盟法規並加強公司CSR的投入，自行車零件製造商Humpert為其雙層鎳鉻電鍍廠（double-nickel-chrome electroplating）推出大型投資計劃。從7月1日起，所有Ergotec鋼手把的鍍鉻表面都將改為符合REACH法規的三價鉻電鍍技術（Chrome 3）。