德國，米爾塔爾（MÜHLTAL）－Riese & Müller成為首間針對全歐洲的電動自行車運輸採用重複性包裝的自行車製造商，為永續物流樹立新標準。經過數月的成功測試，BikeBox現已成為超過1,000家歐洲經銷商的標準包裝方式，大幅減少對環境的影響。

丹麥，哥本哈根（COPENHAGEN）－2025年哥本哈根自行車展（Copenhagen Bike Show）是斯堪地那維亞地區為消費者和廠商舉辦的重要商展，該展規模持續擴大。今年展會於3月第一個週末開幕，參觀者及參展商數量雙雙創下新紀錄。

The Taipei Cycle Show is one of the top three global cycling exhibitions, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, and key decision-makers. OLI eBike Systems will present its latest advancements at Hall 2 (TaiNEX 2), Booth R0720, offering an in-depth look at its Pico drive system—a high-performance, cost-efficient motor.

DRESDEN, Germany - After a strong final quarter in 2024, German e-commerce bicycle retailer Bike 24 Holding AG says it has not only confirmed its return to growth, but has also fully achieved its year 2024 profitability target. However, the full results for the 2024 financial year will not be published until March 26.

SKI, Norway - Just south of Oslo, the first highly automated tyre factory of reTyre has been completed after a construction period of 10 months. "We are the world's first tyre company that can injection-mold tyres instead of manual vulcanization," said eTyre COO Alexander Gjendem Gjørven, who has raised more than 200 million Norwegian kroner (€17.2 million) for reTyre.

KOBLENZ, Germany - D2C-sales and custom-building - is that a match? Perhaps it is no coincidence that D2C bicycle supplier Canyon Bicycles GmbH is launching a worldwide custom bike program named "MyCanyon" shortly before opening its own Canyon Bicycles Munich Store. To get the message of the new program out the company even hired some renowned artists.

MUNICH, Germany - Last year, Decathlon Germany announced an expansion of its digital marketplace portfolio with both the Sushi branded e-bike range from Sushi Mobility GmbH as well as remanufactured e-bikes from refurbisher Rebike Mobility GmbH. Now the sporting goods retailer is strengthening its collaboration with Rebike with a new shop-in-shop retail concept.

BERINGEN, Belgium - The acquisition of Nukeproof by Belgian Cycling Factory (BCF) as the company announced last week is a critical part of its long-term strategy plan called Horizon 2030. "Building a leading position on the MTB market is an essential part of our long-term vision," explains Belgian Cycling Factory CEO and owner Joachim Aerts. "With Nukeproof we have gained an important position in the market."

MUNICH, Germany - The integration of ergonomic bicycle component company SQlab into the Boards & More Group has been full completed. This process took three years to complete and includes SQlab's relocation to Oberhaching, where the Boards & More Group offices are located.

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.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - E-bikes continue to be the driving force for the Dutch market. The total e-bike market volume ended at 409,467 units, representing a market share of 47.7%. The total number of bicycles and e-bikes combined ended at 858,126, down from 919,101 in 2023. This year, the national industry association RAI Vereniging included fatbike sales for the first time in their annual report which has resulted in a major shift in the statistics.

BERLIN, Germany - Germany as a manufacturing base might not be the most logical choice for the bicycle industry when looking at the rising cost of labour. The strategic location in central Europe and the long heritage of production and engineering has always given the country a strong position in the industry. A group of industry leaders spoke out whether Germany is losing its appeal as a business location for bicycle companies or 'Made in Germany' is a concept for the future.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark - As Scandinavia's primary tradeshow for both consumers and industry participants, the Copenhagen Bike Show 2025, continues to grow. Held in the first weekend of March, this year's edition set new records for both visitor and exhibitor numbers.

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盧森堡，盧森堡市（LUXEMBOURG）－位荷蘭鹿特丹的歐洲檢察署（EPPO）正主導一項大規模海關詐欺的調查，該案涉及中國進口電動自行車。據悉，這批電動自行車經波蘭進入歐盟，涉嫌逃避關稅，估計造成180萬歐元的損失。

德國，奧托布倫（OTTOBRUNN）－汽車大廠Porsche AG這次似乎對電動自行車領域真的認真起來了。成立於2022年的Porsche eBike Performance GmbH剛宣布計畫在克羅埃西亞（Croatia）設立自家電動自行車電池廠。該計畫預計在2026年開始進行，將與Porsche首款電動自行車驅動系統發表同步。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－2年前歐盟執委會實施新《電池法》曾引起激烈討論，但如今似乎已成過去式。相比將自2027年1月起生效的法規，現在嚴峻的市場環境更受關注。許多業界人士認為，該法其中一條關於更換電動自行車單顆電芯的規定，可能造成嚴重的安全問題。

德國，登肯多夫（DENKENDORF）－Pinion東家Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.（BRP）在一次策略收購中，從德國自行車經銷商採購協會（ZEG）手中買下其旗下Biketec GmbH的FIT 2.0業務。其目的為拓展Pinion在電動驅動系統核心業務的產品組合，此次交易的金額並未公開。

MÜHLTAL, Germany - Riese & Müller is setting new standards in sustainable logistics by becoming the first bicycle manufacturer to adopt reusable packaging for e-bike shipments across Europe. Following successful multi-month trials, the BikeBox will now be the standard packaging for over 1,000 dealers in Europe, significantly reducing environmental impact.

DULUTH, USA - The industry's ongoing channel inventory recalibration and, to a lesser extent, lower end-consumer demand are reflected in the 2024 results published by Fox Factory Holding Corp. Bicycle product sales under the Specialty Sports Group (SSG) umbrella were down in 2024 but briefly hiked by 8.3% in Q4.