BELFAST, UK - A new documentary has been released to showcase the extent of the waste problem within the cycling industry and offer solutions. Produced as part of a research project from Queens University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Revolutions is a 15-minute documentary that urges stakeholders from across the cycling industry to reconsider their approach and attitudes towards environmental sustainability.
台灣，台中－自Tern Bicycles於2011年創立以來，摺疊自行車便一直是他們的核心業務。不過，這麼多年來，該公司已發展成各類自行車的供應商。Tern團隊領導Joshua Hon（韓安石）表示：「我們甚至創出全新的小型載貨自行車類別，我們認為這類別在未來都市會更加實用。」
法國，里爾（LILLE）－零售巨頭Decathlon的投資子公司Decathlon Pulse及在德奧瑞（DACH）地區以翻新和二手電動自行車聞名的Rebike宣布合作，欲推動歐洲翻新電動自行車的銷售。
義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－荷蘭自行車大廠Accell Group在10月剛宣布與集團利益相關者達成協議減少債務，有望改善財務狀況。不過，由於其財務重組計畫預計到2025年2月才會完成，信用評等機構Moody's因此下調該集團評級，指出「在接下來6個月內發生債務違約的可能性極高」。
荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－荷蘭電動胖胎自行車引發的風波導致該國市場需求大幅降低。Phatflour目前在本土市場的銷售較去年減少75%。當地競爭對手Urban Mobility，也是Doppio母公司，最近則申請破產。出口市場能成為荷蘭胖胎車品牌的救星嗎？
台灣，台中－本屆台中自行車週（以下簡稱台中週）進展緩慢，反映出市場整體氛圍。庫存問題仍造成產品創新及新款開發進度延遲。近年來，市場已逐漸脫離年度車款週期的模式。種種因素讓出席像是台中週這樣的年度採購展會，對產品經理而言變得不再如此重要。
瑞士，胡特維爾（HUTTWIL）－Flyer關閉瑞士廠的消息很遺憾已成事實，經過商議後，其執行長Andy Kessler上週宣布將裁員至少150名員工。這個發生在聖誕節前夕的壞消息，媒體也是透過經銷商和員工透露才得知，其母公司ZEG未發布任何訊息。
紐西蘭，羅托魯瓦（ROTORUA）－與其他同行或許失敗的經歷不同，新創企業Bike Matrix似乎在自行車行業的支持下，成功建立一個完整的自行車零件數據庫。這間紐西蘭公司現已吸引到許多大廠供應數據，這在過去是個鮮為人知的世界，該公司成功的祕訣是什麼？
柬埔寨，金邊（PHNOM PENH）－柬埔寨輸往歐盟的自行車出口復甦緩慢，因此該國五間組裝廠開始尋找新市場。柬國曾是歐盟主要自行車供應國，不過現在地位也受到其它自行車出口大國激烈競爭，如中國和孟加拉。
SUZHOU, China - The official accreditation of the Bafang Laboratory Center by the China National Accreditation Service for Conformity Assessment (CNAS) confirmed the successful creation of world-class professional testing laboratory for two-wheel drive systems. The component manufacturer is investing substantially to expand its market position. "The industry needs to regain confidence to restart the market again," Bafang President and CEO Qinghua Wang told Bike Europe on a recent visit.
TOKYO, Japan - While the corona pandemic caused a veritable bicycle and e-bike boom in the west, this sales boom completely bypassed Japan. The current sales slump therefore isn't based on a sharp drop from new sales records as in the west. For years the bicycle market in the Land of the Rising Sun has been shifting in low gear. The local market slump continued in 2023 and a reversal is not expected in the current year either.
荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－去年歐洲電動自行車銷售表現無疑是退步，目前已發布2023年市場數據的國家有7個，總銷量下降8%，從2022年4,555,264輛減至去年4,178,713。
Frankfurt is gearing up for Eurobike 2024, promising to replicate the success of last year's event. The 32nd edition of this premier trade fair and central bicycle and ecomobility platform, taking place from July 3 to July 7, is set to attract industry leaders from all over the world.
德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－今年Eurobike會場上出現一個新面孔，那就是發表Avinox驅動系統的無人機製造商Da Jiang Innovations（DJI）。該款輕量、扭力105Nm的驅動系統在該公司於2023年推出的電動登山車品牌Amflow上首次亮相。想購入的人潮大排長龍，這是今年Eurobike最吸睛的其中一項創新產品。
FRANKFURT, Germany - A total of 43 innovative products and projects in the bike and future mobility sector will be honoured during the Eurobike Award ceremony on 3 July. Another 12 will receive a special distinction. Around 300 submissions from 35 countries were assessed in a multi-stage selection process in 9 categories according to criteria such as design, level of innovation, manufacturing quality and value for money.
德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Eurobike Award設計獎將於7月3日舉行頒獎典禮，本屆一共有43件自行車和未來出行產業的創新產品及項目得獎，另有12件作品將獲頒特殊設計獎。根據產品的設計、創新程度、生產品質和性價比，對來自35國大約300件報名作品進行9個類別的多階段評選。
PONTEDERA, Italy - The new Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy which has been established by the current Italian government, has approved a development contract submitted by the domestic two-wheeler giant Piaggio Group. The contract includes an investment plan of around €112 million for the expansion of production at the Piaggio plant in Pontedera in the province of Pisa, Italy.
法國，聖康坦（SAINT QUENTIN）¬¬－Yamaha Motor Europe為快速供應歐洲電動自行車製造商並縮短交期，於法國聖康坦工廠設立全新馬達組裝產線。該廠由Yamaha Motor Manufacturing Europe經營，於上週舉辦開幕典禮。
ZEIST, The Netherlands - The February edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2024) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the industry looks forward to the Taipei Cycle show next week, this will offer an opportunity to gauge the mood in the market. It will also reveal the continued significance of tradeshows for a global industry.
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group於上週宣布合併兩間工廠，以提高生產效率和永續性。不過，該集團發言人向Bike Europe證實他們尚未制定出此現代化項目的投資計畫，他們表示：「我們目前在分析所有選項。」
