MALMÖ, Sweden - Possibly the most remarkable and inventive cycling accessory, the Hövding is no longer on the market. The Swedish Hövding AB filed for bankruptcy last month after regulators stopped the sales of its main product. According to the Swedish Consumer Agency the airbag helmet doesn't inflate properly on impact.
COLOGNE, Germany - German bicycle dealer cooperative Zweirad-Einkaufs-Gemeinschaft (ZEG) has sold its subsidiary Eurorad Deutschland to Bencis Capital Partners Deutschland. The company is active in the market of bike leasing and e-bike rental. The amount of the investment of Bencis remains undisclosed.
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group BV三家子公司宣布重組已明確顯示其新政策，背後原因也更顯清晰。國際信貸評級機構Fitch已調降Accell Group等級，並質疑該公司是否能夠履行財務承諾。據Accell Group表示，Fitch報告反映出艱困的市場情況。
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BRUSSELS, Belgium - Miranda Bike Parts has been awarded as one of the 10 'sustainability heroes' during Generali's third SME EnterPRIZE event in Brussels. This group was drawn from the over 7,600 SMEs that participated in the area of Environment and Social, coming from the European countries that have joined the initiative: Austria, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）—歐盟理事會（European Council）與歐洲議會（European Parliament）於本月13日最終輪談判中，就《關鍵原物料法案》（Critical Raw Materials Act）達成協議，建立框架確保永續供應關鍵原物料。該法亦對L類別之下的「輕型運輸設備」或電動自行車帶來影響。
英國，諾丁漢（NOTTINGHAM）－英國自行車製造商有鑑於艱鉅的市場環境，決定裁員並將總部遷址，此舉也是為「更好將Accell UK整合至Accell Group」。
DUSSELDORF, Germany - Market confidence is positive if looking at the growing size of Cyclingworld in Dusseldorf which will take place from 15 to 17 March 2024. The consumer show is not affected by the negative tendencies in the market due to overstock and lower sales levels than forecasted.
德國，什文福（SCHWEINFURT）－改裝電動自行車大幅增加電池著火的風險，高速騎乘需要更大動力輸出，但這與電池管理系統的設定不符，Velotech專家Ernst Brust因此呼籲應強制整合一致的藍芽介面。
台灣，台北—台灣自行車供應鏈的廠商已經開始感受到VanMoof在歐洲破產所帶來的衝擊。電子連接器解決方案供應商Speed Tech Corp和自行車製造商Ideal Bikes都在臺灣交易所發布關於VanMoof Asia Ltd未付帳款的公告，迫使公司進入清盤程序。
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。
