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。」

BEIJING, China - The bicycle and e-bike industry in China is urgently looking for new market as export to both the European Union and the US have come to a standstill. The high inventory levels in both regions which take up the majority of China's high-end production made importers decide to postpone or even cancel orders.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Automotive suppliers entering the e-bike market has been a trend over the past few years. Trade shows like IAA Mobility which aims to integrate all mobility providers under one umbrella demonstrates the slight cracks in the car industry's dominance as other forms of mobility successfully emerge. Bike Europe editor-in-chief, Jan-Willen van Schaik explores this further.

LONDON, England - They've been an unmistakeable sight in cities across Europe this year - delivery e-bikes. Whether for consumables or household goods, e-bikes are increasingly being used for commercial use. How will this market evolve in 2023? Zoomo's Global Commercial Director, Lisa Conibear gives her predictions.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Global bicycle sales in 2021 reached 96 million units, while the booming pedal-assisted e-bike sales are estimated at 9.7 million units. This was reported by the World Bicycle Industry Association (WBIA) in their first-ever WBIA Global Market Report.

EINDHOVEN, the Netherlands - The fourth edition of Shimano's state-of-the-nation, makes clear that the growing cost of living is perceived as the most important reason to ride an e-bike. Whether this will mean an ongoing increase of e-bikes or bicycles in general, is not revealed by the Shimano study.

ZEIST, The Netherlands - The explosive growth of e-bikes and demand for micromobility as a whole has led to creative business models, financing options, and government incentives to increase adoption. During the Ebike Future conference last week David Reed, Founder and CEO of Sustainable Mobility Consulting (SMC) analysed what's needed from the public and private sector to sustain the growth of e-bikes.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - As one of the most important speed-pedelec markets in the European Union, the industry was rather worried about the sluggish sales last winter in Belgium. Nevertheless the market picked up in spring and recorded a growth of 26.2% in the first half year-on year.

SIRNACH, Switzerland - Increasing competition for domestic manufacturing and established specialist dealers has prompted two Swiss producers Komenda and Tour de Suisse Rad to join forces. The aim is to strengthen the local industry under the label 'Schweizer Velo'.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - A new independent scientific report on the impact that light electric vehicles (LEVs) can have in the effort to curb greenhouse gas emissions will be presented on 24th March. The report, commissioned by trade association LEVA-EU, will be presented during the hybrid Future is Electric and Light event which will be held in Brussels and digitally.

MELBOURNE, Australia - Supply chain constraints as a result of Covid-19 left many shops and distributers sold-out of stock in Australia. In the meantime, Brexit has gone under the radar for Aussies, though it has started causing disruptions between Europe and the UK and could have a fallout for Australian distributers, bike shops and customers as well.

MACHECOUL, France - For Manufacture Française du Cycle (MFC) 2020 was a year full of twists and turns. The pandemic eventually resulted in a hike in bicycle and e-bike demand in the last months. But despite the turmoil, MFC has invested in an ambitious expansion plan for the next 4 years.

EASTLEIGH, UK - Selling one tool in one market, making his kitchen table his office. That's how Chris Parr founded Pro Bike Tool in 2015, like so many start-ups in this industry. Now, five years later, he co-directs the business with his wife Nicole, and together they manage a small team of expert specialists working across the globe.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Governmental measures to limit the impact of the Coronavirus brought the European bicycle industry almost to a standstill. On the other hand, bicycle shops have been labelled as essential in order to provide people the necessary means of urban mobility. How is the bicycle industry handling this confusing situation? When asked by Bike Europe, CONEBI President Erhard Büchel stated, "these difficult times will make us stronger in the end as people now do realise the importance of the bicycle and its industry in Europe."

MILAN, Italy - Confindustria ANCMA, Italy's national bicycle association, has released the annual data on the Italian market. More than 1.7 million bicycles were sold in 2019, a 7 percent increase from the previous year. The market saw a continuous increase in e-bike sales and a slight recovery in traditional bikes. There are, however, strong concerns for 2020 data.

AMERSFOORT, the Netherlands - Almost simultaneously with the publication of a report from the European Environment Agency on the environmental impact that the fast-growing e-commerce sector brings with their last mile deliveries; e-cargo specialist Babboe is

LEUVEN, Belgium - Earlier today REIN4CED has festively opened its bicycle frame production facility in Leuven, Belgium. With this unique facility, REIN4CED is entering the final straight line of its mission to bring back carbon bicycle frame production to Europe.

PLOCHINGEN, Germany - With a campaign in Germany for its road bikes, Decathlon is introducing two new brand names: Triban as well as Van Rysel. These two are not the only new names coming for the bikes retailed by the sporting goods giant. Next to the already longtime used B'Twin name there is more to come. M

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - The electrification of bicycles is opening new frontiers. It's now firmly established as THE main trend which is starting

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - What Taichung Bike Week, that started earlier today, and also Eurobike 2017 made abundantly clear is that the