法國，馬謝庫（Machecoul）－自行車製造商Française du Cycle（簡稱MFC）的2020年是一波三折，疫情終於在過去幾個月讓自行車和電動自行車的需求飆升。不過MFC在混亂之中仍投資了一項很有企圖心的四年拓展計劃。

STUTTGART, Germany - To increase the efficiency of its returns processing, German bicycle and outdoor multichannel retailer Internetstores GmbH, has opened a state-of-the-art returns centre. The company, which has been growing for years, will use the new centre in Stuttgart-Untertürkheim to focus primarily on efficiency, whilst offering a sustainable workplace for employees.

HÜLLHORST, Germany - German compact bike pioneer and niche brand i:SY GmbH & Co. will discontinue its license agreement with production and distribution partner Hermann Hartje KG at the end of 2021.

德國，慕尼黑（Munich）－全球規模最大運動用品展ISPO Munich的主辦單位Messe München於數週前提出了實體數位綜合展的概念，不過主辦的決策現在180度轉變，將改全數位展的方式進行，預定舉辦日為明年2月1至5日。這個決定也可能會影響其他訂於2021第一季舉辦的國際展會。

WARSAW, Poland - Since production relocation is on the agenda in the e-bike industry, multiple clusters in Eastern Europe have been in the spotlight. Over the past few years some large facilities have been opened, but we have also seen smaller projects successfully investing in the booming e-bike and bicycle market. In the case of Ecoride the anti-dumping duties were the main reason to open-up a factory in Poland, while Atelierele Pegas is a Romanian initiative with the potential to expand into the micro-mobility market.

MECHELEN, Belgium - Shimano Belgium and Lazer Sport are relocating to a brand new office in Mechelen, Belgium as per 1 July 2021, Shimano Europe has announced. "Better facilities to meet the future growth ambitions of both companies" is what has instigated the move.

德國，拉芬斯堡（Ravensburg）－ZF Friedrichshafen AG已取得合資企業ZF Sachs Micro Mobility GmbH的所有股權。前股東BMZ GmbH和Gustav Magenwirth GmbH & Co. KG（Magura）已將其股權轉給ZF Friedrichshafen。

立宛陶，斯奧萊（Siauliai）－Baltik Vairas已將電動自行車生產現代化帶往下一階段。立宛陶唯一電動自行車及自行車製造廠當中的全新組裝線已正式啟用。

SAINT-CYPRIEN, France - Founded in 2015, Easy Design Technology is the parent company of special bikes brand, Kiffy. Located at Saint-Cyprien, close to Saint-Etienne, the company is specialised in the development and the production of tricycles and more recently of longtail e-cargo bikes.

比利時，蒂倫豪特（Turnhout）－比利時新創公司Classified Cycling推出全新智慧變速系統，足以讓傳統前變速器變成過去式。前公路賽車手Tom Boonen擔任該公司品牌大使及新股東，公司深植於比利時的自行車文化當中，而Ridley則為發起合夥人。

德國， 美因河畔卡爾斯泰因（Karlstein am Main）－作為一個電池產業的全球創新者及電動自行車市場的驅動系統供應商，德國BMZ集團在性能設下新標準。BMZ V10 Intube是該公司最新的725Wh整合式鋰離子電池，外型相當美觀。

COLOGNE, Germany - "I'm a little bit nervous for 2021, but 2020 was ok," was the summary of Zweirad Einkaufs Genossenschaft eG (ZEG) chairman Georg Honkomp as this year's extended dealer show event came to an end. In a year like no other, how is the German bicycle cooperative anticipating future developments?

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Data from Cambodia's customs department indicate that the country exported 1.1 million bicycles to the European Union in the first half of this year. The bicycle exports were valued at €205 million between January and July.

中國，上海－原訂5月初舉辦的第30屆中國國際自行車展受疫情影響延期，主辦單位原希望仍能在下半年舉辦，不過依舊沒辦法實現。因此下屆展會將延至2021舉辦。

PARIS, France - The French bicycle market has recorded huge growth since May 11th, the date that lockdown ended in France, a recent study on bicycle use shows. Sales increased by 117% between May 12th and June 12th, according to the French Union Sport & Cycle organisation. Even though bicycle inventories are running low, the French government is increasing its financial support for cycling.

MADRID, Spain - Shimano Europe is setting up its own business operation in Spain for cycling components, cycling gear and fishing tackle, ending the exclusive distribution agreement with Macario Llorente. The operation will be named Shimano Iberia S.L.

德國柏林，巴特索登（Bad Soden）－德國產業協會ZIV報導：「對於我們任職了25年總監的Siegfried Neuberger在6月13日突然離世的消息感到錯愕又難過。」

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FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Eurobike 2020, with its later 24-26 November date re-scheduled due to Corona is adjusting its concept. This year's edition is being adapted to a business lounge concept for spec meetings with a particular focus on OEM, parts and components. The organisers also expect to have a more regional focus.

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Up-to-date information on the latest market statistics has become essential to be successful in the e-bike and bicycle industry. To get all information on hand, Bike Europe has developed a new service to the industry; the market report updates.