日本，東京（TOKYO）－日本自行車市場已有多年飽受國內產量和進口量減少問題之苦。Bike Europe近期拜訪日本自行車產業振興協會（JBPI）總部，訪問過程中得知為何儘管市場疲軟，廠商（尤其外國供應商）依舊值得參展今年首次登場的全新日本自行車B2B展（Japan Bike Show）。

瑞典，斯德哥爾摩（STOCKHOLM）－法國體育用品零售連鎖巨頭Decathlon已宣布，將於本月底結束在瑞典的業務。該公司發言人向本社表示：「目前全球經濟情勢以及這對我們在瑞典營運造成的影響，很遺憾這迫使我們做出這個艱難的決定。」

德國，富爾達（FULDA）－Erhard Büchel在短期內嚴重發病後，於5月12日離世，享年71歲。Erhard Büchel多年來都走在自行車產業的前沿，他的離世消息在全球業界引起廣泛關注。Erhard在1953年2月17日出生於德國Fulda，並在23歲時接手管理Büchel GmbH & Co. Fahrzeugteilefabrik KG。

A look at the bicycle industry reveals various approaches to dealing with an economic downturn. Leading the way is one such strategy, as demonstrated by Tektro and TRP. For 2024, the bicycle component specialist has planned a series of product launches. The first unveiling will already take place at the Garda Bike Festival in May.

俄羅斯，莫斯科（MOSCOW）－隨西方國家制裁及俄羅斯在國際舞台上日益孤立，該國自行車行業正面臨巨大壓力，自行車短缺和價格飆漲是其正面對的主要問題。該國自行車行業所需的自行車及零件現從何而來？

MILAN, Italy - The 2023 bicycle market in Italy closed with a 23% year-on-year decline in sales volume. Italy's bicycle industry association ANCMA reported a distribution of just over 1.3 million bicycles and e-bikes combined, generating a turnover of € 2.6 billion, a decrease of 18% compared to 2022.

LUDHIANA, India - The shift towards increasing automation in bicycle manufacturing, graduating towards high-end components and the return of major OEMs like Avon Cycles & TI Cycles all marked the recently concluded CFOSE 2024 (Cycle, Fitness & Outdoor Sports Expo). Held from 1-3 February in Ludhiana, India, and with a greater focus on e-bikes, the show highlighted Indian company's urge to spread their footprints globally.

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－德國自行車產業協會ZIV表示，監管挑戰難度增加在今年再次對自行車和零配件製造商形成沉重負擔。ZIV理事長Burkhard Stork在其2024年展望當中，呼籲在所有國家和歐盟層面制定更一致的產業政策。

奧地利，格德爾斯多夫（GEDERSDORF）－自行車批發商兼進口商KSR Group在去年提交破產申請後，已成功開發出一項重整計畫。該公司表示，成功保留140個職缺，可再次做出獨立業務決定，甚至與潛在投資商進行商談。

奧地利，韋爾斯（WELS）－Pierer Mobility AG決定將重心放在其電動兩輪車業務， 並專注發展旗下優質品牌KTM、GasGas、Husqvarna和MV Agusta。因此撤資非電動自行車業務，包含Felt。

L'ISLE-JOURDAIN, France - More and more bicycle factory initiatives are being launched in France. The latest is that of the Cyclelab Group located in the southwest of France. Led by Denis Briscadieu, Cyclelab Group is the owner of the retail chains Culture Vélo, Bouticyle, Vélo Station and the organiser of the Pro Days B2B show.

美國，迪爾菲爾德比奇（DEERFIELD BEACH）－前身為Life Electric Vehicles的LEV Manufacturing與Lane VC宣布收購Serial 1 Cycle Company, LLC。Serial 1是Harley Davidson於2020年成立的獨立自行車品牌。

From cold temperatures to wet roads, winter is a true test of endurance for bicycle components. It's in these challenging conditions that high-quality products distinguish themselves from the rest. A prime example of such resilience and reliability are the IP67-rated e-bike torque sensors from Autorq. We spoke with the founder, Ying-Tsao Tan, about the importance of high-quality torque sensors for premium e-bikes and his plans for the future.

丹麥，歌本哈根（COPENHAGEN）－Mate Bike於2016年成立時抱負極高，投資者看到預期成長的電動自行車市場容易被吸引，不過拓展太快，該公司現在正面臨破產。

As European cities face urbanization, environmental concerns and the ever-growing demand for efficient last-mile delivery, cargo bikes have become instrumental in shaping the future of urban transport. As the demand for cargo bikes continues to increase, manufacturers need a reliable partner to help streamline and optimize their assembly processes and meet market demands.

法國，馬爾洛克（MARCLOPT）－Mach1已收購Baramind減震手把背後的法國創新企業Red-Motion。Mach1於聲明表示：「這次收購屬策略的一環，為豐富產品組合並提升OEM供應商地位。」

TAMPERE, Finland - Manufacturer of the Revonte One e-bike drive system with integrated, automatic stepless transmission filed for bankruptcy at the end of September. After successfully starting the production of the system and making the first customer deliveries, the company was not able to secure further funding in a very difficult market situation.

DAUN, Germany - Despite naming its relatively young e-bike brand HoheAcht after the region in Germany where it is based, bike supplier Technibike GmbH has decided to abandon its production facility in Staßfurt, Germany and move to Eastern Europe - more precisely Bulgaria.

In response to global developments, supply chain challenges, and a heightened emphasis on sustainability, an increasing number of companies within the bicycle industry are reassessing their dependence on distant manufacturing bases. Amidst these dynamics, the European Union is emerging as a promising alternative, with Poland particularly standing out as a compelling investment destination, as an in-depth examination reveals.

MUNICH, Germany - Together with 500 other visionaries, stakeholders, and decision makers, Riese & Müller CEO Sandra Wolf will be one of the guest-speaker at the IAA-Mobility conference next September. The conference is one of the many events during IAA Mobility hosted for the trade visitors in the mobility industry.