TORRE DE ROVERI, Italy - Two Italian companies specializing in making machinery for production automation have joined forces. One of the two companies has a long history in the bicycle sector and was for instance closely involved in the set-up of robotized alloy frame production.

荷蘭、瑞士－即將在6月4、5日舉辦的2019年世界自行車產業論壇現正開放報名！該論壇由WFSGI及Bike Europe聯合舉辦，地點位於荷蘭鹿特丹。論壇主題為「自行車產業永續發展之核心」。

德國，柏林（Berlin）－載貨自行車DIN 79010的德文擬訂標準已出爐，不過目前僅有德文版。免費審查及評論的截止日期為4月1日。

比利時，布魯塞爾（Brussels）－三大歐洲自行車產業協會已公佈對（電動）自行車市場的全新預測，表示2030年的市場將比2019年成長近50%。有鑑於目前的供應難題，市場要達到這般規劃性成長將需要大筆資金，才能在近期內提高零件製造及組裝的產量。

台灣，台中－儘管晚一步踏入電動自行車市場，但Giant正急起直追。歐洲和美國對電動自行車的需求大漲也推動了Giant今年一到九月的財務表現。

加拿大，蒙特婁（Montreal）－Dorel Industries基本上已達成協議，將由Cerberus Capital Management分公司主導的買家集團、現有股東Schwartz及Segel家族收購並轉私營。Dorel Sport旗下自行車品牌有Cannondale、Schwinn、GT、Mongoose、Caloi和IronHorse。

瑞士，日內瓦（Geneva）－世界自行車產業協會（WBIA）的成員皆同意明年WBIA秘書處由CONEBI繼續支援管理。在上週舉辦的年度大會中，他們也證實CONEBI現任理事長Erhard Büchel也將續任明年。

PARIS, France - Despite the increase of the Covid-19 pandemic and more and more restrictions, the French trade show Pro Days took place in Paris (Porte de Versailles) from September 20 to 22 with an opening to consumers on the last day. Organiser, Département Beauté, said it was the first trade show to be held in Europe. A real breath of fresh air for the brands and the retailers a few weeks from Eurobike. 

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Following a successful Interboot event, Messe Friedrichshafen is reassuring all potential visitors that the Eurobike special edition 2020 is on track to open its doors in November. A complete hygiene and health and safety concept is in place which has been approved by the local authorities.

美國，米爾皮塔斯（Milpitas）－碳纖車架打印商Arevo宣佈推出大型連續碳纖複材架構的新一代高速增材製造系統。Aqua 2除了品質更好之外，打印速度也比上一代快上四倍。因此能夠短時間內應需求完成大量生產（高達一立方米）訂製的複合零件。

加拿大，蒙特婁（Montreal）－Dorel Industries Inc. 報告各類自行車的需求量於第二季大增，像是Schwinn、Mongoose及Cannondale等品牌的全季銷售皆大幅增長。

荷蘭，寧斯佩特（Nunspeet）－鋰離子電池的易燃性在電動自行車產業廣為皆知的。荷蘭電動自行車專家Stella在過去幾年發生過兩次電池著火事件，他們在上月新設一間高階電池倉庫。

MUNICH, Germany - Electric bicycles or e-bikes have been integrated into the new concept for the International Motor Show (IAA) presented by Messe Munich. "This new IAA in Munich is intended to stimulate and drive forward solutions for the mobility of the future,"

ANTWERP, Belgium - Now the bicycle enjoys an unprecedented rise in popularity, the next automotive stakeholder invests in this industry. The Belgium automotive distributor Beerens Group took over the Benelux importer and wholesaler Van der Wal for an undisclosed amount.

MANILA, the Philippines - Giant Manufacturing is considering to invest in a new production facility in the Philippines. This was reported yesterday by the national daily newspaper 'Manila Standard'. "Initial talks from last year provided a good lead to investments," said Philippine Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo. "From what we have discussed so far, they said they are interested."

荷蘭，納爾登（Naarden）－Accell正加緊腳步搶佔電動載貨自行車市場，他們推出全新的奢華品牌Carqon加入Urban Arrow、Riese & Muller及Ca Go的戰場。

BANGKOK, Thailand - This year's Aseanbike has been cancelled. According to organisers Messe Friedrichshafen and N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer, the corona related obstacles to attend the show were too big. The Bangkok show was scheduled to be held from 29-31 October.

法國， 阿訥西（Annecy）－Mavic的破產接管已進入新的階段，目前正和潛在買家進行商討。知名法國商業律師Didier Poulmaire向法國《隊報》（L'Equipe）解釋，目標是要避免Mavic收山。

台灣，桃園－台灣電動車及電池製造商品牌Gogoro已宣佈在五月以Eeyo品牌踏入美國電動自行車市場的計畫，之後將會在夏季於歐洲發表產品。

在服務各位、提供全球自行車產業最新消息、報導和新知洞見將近25年之後，是時候該換我退休了。我們原訂計畫是在台北自行車展期間辦一場雞尾酒會，和大家敘敘舊、聊聊天。不過很遺憾地，台北展受到疫情影響而延後了。原本希望還能夠在5月中的Taipei Cycle+和大家碰面，但很不幸地，上週展會也宣佈取消了。所以唯一能夠和大家道別的就是透過這則訊息了。