瑞士，吉維謝（GIVISIEZ）－近期一樁AC/DC主唱Bon Scott姓名所有者與Scott Sports SA之間的法律糾紛已告一段落。Scott Sports在2020/2021年就服飾及太陽眼鏡的商標申請提出訴訟。

荷蘭，阿姆斯特丹（AMSTERDAM）－KwikFit將加入VanMoof的荷蘭服務網絡擔任官方認可的服務供應商。VanMoof近年來一直存在服務問題，透過這次合作，他們在國內的服務據點將增加到80個。

CHAM, Switzerland - Switzerland produces internationally renowned electric bikes such as Flyer and Stromer. However, it is a little-known fact that one of Europe's most important e-bike development centres is also located here - the Specialized Innovation Centre in Cham.

JINAČOVICE, Czech Republic - The distribution of Pon's premium US bicycle brands Cannondale and GT Bicycles in Central- and Eastern-Europe has been taken up by Aspire Sports S.R.O. "The partnership with Aspire Sports will allow us to leverage the Czechs' expertise in this part of Europe to increase the presence of the brands and expand into new territories," emphasises Cannondale and GT Vice President of Int'l Distributor Sales & Marketing Seth Brosnan.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The acceleration of the Green and Digital transition and increasing the European industry resilience are leading objectives for the European Union. These goals set by the European Commission have a direct link to the supply chain disruptions seen during the pandemic and its consequences in the long-term development of the bicycle industry in Europe.

The mobility landscape is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Europe alone witnessed a sales volume of 5.8 million e-bikes in 2022, reflecting a broader shift in consumer preferences. As an established player with substantial experience in the automotive industry, hGears is making significant strides in this evolving e-mobility landscape. At the upcoming Eurobike show, the company wants to further emphasise these ambitions.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - A proposed investment in Stages Cycling by Giant has stalled. "The company and counterparties were unable to reach a mutual consensus on the terms of the definitive agreements," a statement announced.

法國，巴黎（PARIS）－法國載貨自行車市場近年來快速擴張。根據法國載貨自行車協會Les Boîtes à Vélo發佈的產業概況內容，許多法國企業打鐵趁熱，跟著組裝並販售自家車款。

NEW DELHI, India - Indian bicycle show CFOSE organizer Annex Media and German exhibition company Messe Frankfurt entered into a strategic venture. CFOSE, better known as the Ludhiana Bicycle Show which held more than dozen editions of the event, aims for more global exposure.

德國，REICHSHOF－輪胎製造商Schwalbe去年營業額增加到11.05億台幣，較前一年增長至少兩成，在該公司歡慶50週年之際創下新紀錄。儘管如此，2023年銷售預期將下滑。

SAINT-GEORGES, Canada - Rocky Mountain has vertically integrated the distribution in the Northern European region with the takeover of BikeAction. For more than 30 years BikeAction represented Rocky Mountain. According to BikeAction owner Christoph Goebel, his transition into retirement was the main reason for the take-over.

葡萄牙，阿格達（AGUEDA）－葡萄牙自行車和電動自行車產業在2022年取得佳績。2021年總出口值從5.94億歐元成長至少37%到2022年的8億歐元，讓葡萄牙成為歐洲規模最大的自行車生產國。

Bike Europe edition 1/2023 includes: Market prepares for a challenging 2023 - 'Back to normal' is a high priority at Taipei Cycle.

ZEIST, The Netherlands -Building on the debut outing in 2021, IAA Mobility organisers Messe Munich have opted for 'integration' as the key to push their mobility platform further. In this new Bike Europe podcast two IAA Mobility directors explain the development of the platform and where the bicycle industry fits in, but one thing's for sure, "the car show is gone." Listen to the podcast via Spotify, Apple, SoundCloud and Google Podcasts.

美國，摩根山丘（MORGAN HILL）－美國品牌Specialized宣佈裁掉全球8%的員工，這是自行車產業未來動盪數月的新跡象。該公司已證實解雇歐洲分部的員工，未提供相關細節。

德國，柏林（BERLIN）－除了電動自行車一般市場之外，售後市場在德國也越來越重要。計畫購入電動自行車的消費者當中有至少25%是本身已擁有一輛，這數字相較前幾年成長許多。

KLOSTERNEUBURG, Austria - The Hong Kong-based family-run trading and logistics company Jebson Group has stepped into Austrian kids and juvenile bicycle supplier Woom GmbH. The additional capital will be used for further expansion in existing and new markets.

德國，畢勒費爾德（BIELEFELD）－Prophete and Lönne家族擁有的自行車生產及貿易財團正式宣告解散。Prophete家族在1908年公司成立時便開始經營，Lönne家族則是在1970年加入一同打造全球自行車業務版圖。

PARIS, France - The budget crisis in France which led to a lot of political turmoil recently has a big impact on the bicycle and e-bike industry as well. With no previous warning, the Government announced that all state subsidies for the purchase of bicycles and e-bikes will be eliminated on very short notice. The 'Alliance for Cycling' warns of a significant consequence of such a decision for the whole cycling industry.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The sudden increase in bicycle imports by EU countries in 2022 has come to an abrupt ending. Since the rising popularity of the e-bike, bicycle sales have decreased step-by-step and this process continues in 2023, as the latest import statistic show.