德國，諾伊馬克特（NEUMARKT）－比利時歐洲投資公司Gimv NV於去年12月收購德國自行車及戶外照明廠Lupine Lighting Systems GmbH多數股權，交易金額未公開。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－ 歐洲自行車產業協會於聲明中寫道：「在公共道路上騎乘改裝電動自行車可能導致嚴重的法律後果。」該協會旗下的各國單位及企業一致反對為提升最大輔助速度，以任何形式改裝電動自行車及電動自行車系統。

KORTRIJK, Belgium - The ambition to create a global distribution network was one of striking parts of Tenway's vision when they rushed onto the market in 2021. Today the brand has established its position and built a network throughout Europe. Tenways's area sales manager Europe Tony Vos elaborated on the outlook of the market for this young lifestyle brand.

ANNECY, France - After 10 years of research and development and a €19 million investment, active mobility developer, Cixi has announced that its Pers chainless technology is ready to hit the market. The first four bicycles featuring PERS technology will be available for purchase at this year's Eurobike.

REUTLINGEN, Germany - The 2024 business development of Robert Bosch GmbH was adversely affected by the fact that growth markets such as electromobility developed much more slowly than expected. While the company serves a wide range of industries, it regards their technologies for mobility, which includes e-bikes and homes of the future as key growth areas. Claus Fleischer, CEO Bosch eBike Systems highlights specific details on the e-bike market.

KETCHUM, USA - CrankTank, known in the bicycle industry as expert in digital marketing and e-commerce strategy, has invested in key staff to elevate its performance. Katie Middel has been hired as client success manager.

The Eurobike show will bring together key players from the bicycle and ecomobility sectors in 2025. With over 200 start-ups, expanded testing opportunities, and new interactive formats, the event offers a chance to explore the latest solutions, foster partnerships, and stay informed on industry trends. The 33rd edition of Eurobike will take place at Messe Frankfurt from June 25-29, 2025.

德國，科隆（COLOGNE）－自今年起，歐洲規模最大自行車經銷商採購協會ZEG董事會主席Georg Honkomp，將把職位交棒給Fred Schierenbeck。

LUDHIANA, India - To boost local manufacturing and reduce the country's dependency on imports, the Modi government launched an incentive scheme for 13 sectors in 2020. Other objectives were to attract foreign direct investments and to expand exports. Now the bicycle industry also wants to be included in this scheme.

BUSETO PALIZZOLO, Italy - Lombardo Bikes has acquired Cicli Olympia, one of the oldest Italian bicycle brands, to create a production hub for bicycles made in Italy. Lombardo, founded in 1952 now counts itself as the largest bicycle manufacturer in Italy. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed other than that it was secured entirely through Italian capital.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The excess inventory of Giant Group's own brands in Europe and the US in particular, continued to impact the financial performance of the company. The board of directors reported a 7.4% decline in consolidated sales to NT$71.28 bn (€1.98 bn) in 2024. While all financial indicators were negative for 2024, Giant Group remains positive for 2025.

GENT, Belgium - Trade association LEVA-EU says companies that solely assemble e-bikes are confronted with unfair competition that is threatening their existence. EU regulation makes it almost impossible to start up new companies and could severely hinder the EU's net-zero emissions target.

WASHINGTON, United States - In an open letter to more than 2,000 e-bike, e-scooter, hoverboard and e-unicycle manufacturers and importers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) states that failure to adhere to applicable UL2849 safety standards may pose an unreasonable risk to consumers of fire and serious injury or death.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission's announcement to review Directive 168/2013 which regulates the type-approval for vehicles with two or more wheels has united the EU cycling advocacy associations CONEBI, CIE, European Cyclists' Federation (ECF).

The very long-awaited revision of EN 15194 has finally been published and is already implemented by the national standardization institutes. This revised version of the standard for 25km/h - 250W e-bikes is very different from the 'old' standard. What are the main differences?

E-bikes in Europe are subject to a lot of complicated rules: type-approval, CE-standards, the Machinery Directive, helmet obligation, insurance, traffic

The country's oldest e-bike manufacturer and distributor ekolo.cz has been certified to take exams for e-bike mechanics by the national Ministry of

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - Industry, dealers as well as end-user associations continue to lobby the Dutch government for special speed e-bike helmets.

The rapid growth of electric bikes and the introduction of new types crank up discussions on rules and regulations likes how to categorize these vehicles.

HANOVER, Germany - Last month at Taichung Bike Week Continental announced that production of its Conti E-Bike Drive System and deliveries to OEM's have ...