波蘭，普扎斯內什（PRZASNYSZ）－近期一份調查中有86%受調者注意到電動自行車在街道上越來越常見，有84%的人認同騎電動自行車在郊區移動很方便。波蘭自行車廠Kross委託機構進行調查顯示，電動自行車銷售同其他歐洲市場都有龐大潛力。

SHANGHAI, China - The implementation last Monday of China's most extensive lockdown measures in two years in Shanghai has made the China Bicycle Association decide to postpone the China International Bicycle Exhibition, otherwise known as China Cycle.

NEW YORK, USA - An index of global supply chain pressure published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York clearly shows that the Russian invasion of Ukraine is adding a fair amount of 'extra pressure' to an already strained situation. The pressure index is now at an all-time high.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Research shows that current e-scooter riders experience safety issues when navigating city traffic. With the goal of offering riders, a safe e-scooter experience, Belgium start-up Taito developed a three-wheel, floating deck, and proprietary suspension system e-scooter.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Packaging volumes continue to rise globally. No official figures for the bicycle industry are available, but looking at long supply chain legs, the contribution to the tonnes of plastic and carboard waste can be regarded as very substantial. The European industry organisations are launching an industry-wide commitment to reduce packaging.

荷蘭，迪倫（DIEREN）－Pon Holding本月將在義大利市場販售Gazelle電動自行車。屬Pon Holding旗下的荷蘭自行車製造商表示這一步是為促進其在國際市場的成長。Gazelle也宣佈新總經理於3月1日正式加入團隊的消息。

德國，博霍爾特（BOCHOLT）－德國D2C（direct to customer，直接面對消費者）自行車供應商Rose Bikes GmbH公佈2020/21年財務報告，銷售較前一年成長8.5%，達1.487億歐元。該公司正在進行的拓展計畫幫助他們實現二位數成長。

WARSAW, Poland - The potential of the Polish bicycle market is generally regarded as very high, but supply chain constraints have made the bicycle market very unstable. Over the past decade, Poland became a very popular location to produce bicycles for the EU market. But assemblers are facing major delays due to shortages of drivetrain components.

MUNICH, Germany - Automotive manufacturer Porsche has made a next step into the e-bike industry. The Bavarian company secured a 20% minority share in compact e-bike drive train manufacturer Fazua. Via a new strategic partnership, Pon Holding's investment company Poonoc is involved in this investment.

法國，雅爾若（JARGEAU）－專門生產法國製自行車零件的Zéfal在2020到2021年間業績表現非常好。為穩固公司發展，他們重金投資Jargeau現代化生產設備，該鎮距離巴黎約兩小時車程。

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - The export value of Southeast Asia's largest bicycle supplier in January-October increased by 21% year-on-year. Cambodia's Ministry of Commerce reports a total export value of €453 million. Notably, however, the country is losing market sharing in Europe.

JARGEAU, France - Between 2020 and 2021, Zéfal, specialised in the manufacture of 'Made in France' bicycle accessories, experienced very strong sales growth. In order to consolidate its development, the company has invested heavily in modernising its production facilities in Jargeau, located two hours south of Paris.

BERINGEN, Belgium - The Belgian Cycling Factory, owner of the brands Ridley and Eddy Merckx steps up its activity in the market with the appointment of industry veteran Eugene Fierkens. While Edward Vlutters returns back home. Fierkens will now take up the position of general manager strategy & business while Vlutters started as sales director in February.

ENNEPETAL, Germany - Simon C. Smith joined Alfred Thun GmbH in the field of International Sales and Business Development. He will focus on international sales of existing and new drivetrain components for bicycles and e-bikes.

HEERENVEEN, the Netherlands - The Supervisory Board of Accell Group has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Management. Toine van Doremalen has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Jonas Nilsson will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

MALLABIA, Spain - In 2016, the cooperatively organised bicycle manufacturer Orbea S. Coop. ushered in a growth phase, with the number of employees expanding to around 1,000 worldwide. In these past six years, the brand has made its name not only in Spain and Europe, but globally. Now the Basque cooperative is entering another phase that requires a reorganisation of the business areas.

MÜHLTAL, Germany - These days a functioning and well-coordinated supply chain is extremely important for every bicycle manufacturer. With a keen eye on the continuous supply of parts, German premium e-bike supplier Riese & Müller GmbH (R&M) is now strengthening this area with a new work structure.

SUZHOU, China - During a recent event in China, lithium battery manufacturer, Phylion, issued a new brand strategy and revealed the 'China electric vehicle lithium battery partner action' to further promote the development of lithium battery technology.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Stepless and automatic shifting bicycle hub manufacturer enviolo reports a 40 percent increase in turnover last year compared with 2018. "The

STUTTGART, Germany - Paul-César Lange, grandson of company founder Paul Lange and son of CEO Bernhard Lange, joins the executive board of Paul Lange Ostrava s.r.o. Together with the present managing director, Jiří Trávníček,