LYON, France - To accelerate the production and distribution of the Kleuster Freegônes e-cargo bikes, the company partnered with Renault Trucks. The manufacturer is gradually electrifying its vehicle ranges for customers operating in cities and the cargo bikes are an important step to serve the last mile deliveries.
ROTTERDAM, the Netherlands - After the price records of recent years during the pandemic, container rates are now dropping rapidly. The price decline has a major impact on the market conditions and probably also on the shipping capacity. For an industry that strongly depends on shipments from Asia, these strong fluctuations add to the existing uncertainties in the market.
德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－對每個參展商來說，商展兼消費展的效益一直都是個考量點。這點在七月舉辦的Eurobike上沒有明顯差異。主辦單位宣佈因應參展公司的特殊要求，將推出客製化方案。
立陶宛，維爾紐斯（VILNIUS）－Pon.Bike位於立陶宛Kedainiai自由經濟區的全新工廠即將舉辦盛大的動土典禮。2L Architects於這週宣佈消息：「我們已取得工程許可，正等著正式動工。」
MADRID, Spain - The value of bicycle production in Spain increased by 8.8% to €126.4 million in the first half of this year. In this period, a total of 171,218 bicycles were manufactured, representing a growth of 4.1% compared to the same period of 2021. However, the provisional figures from the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism show big monthly differences.
德國，科布倫次（KOBLENZ）－全球偶像LeBron James和Maverick Carter的公司LRMR Ventures與SC Holders一同宣佈將策略投資Canyon Bicycles GmbH股份。
荷蘭，霍夫多普（HOOFDDORP）－KKR和Teslin收購Accell Group一案已進入新的階段，該公司將在8月22日撤牌退市。Accell Group將轉為私營的有限責任公司（B.V.）。該公司也剛取得S&P Global Ratings（標準普爾）和Moody's（穆迪）的首次信用評級。
台灣，彰化－碳纖車架極度仰賴人力來進行生產。Astro Tech執行長Samuel Hu表示：「即便擁有多年經驗，碳纖車架一向需要高度手工製作。」該公司將在今年的Eurobike正式推出可能重新改寫碳纖車架生產的最新研發技術。
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－周旋數週之後，KKR財團宣佈對Accell Group提供無條件收購。根據上週聲明，股東出售增加到77.8%，已滿足或免除所有要約條件。
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group股東特別大會投票通過，Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP（KKR）和Teslin Alpine Acquisition最初報價為每股58歐元，總額達15.6億歐元。
義大利，米蘭－家族企業Victor Luis宣佈已完全收購Gruppo Srl，該公司為義大利傳統自行車品牌Cinelli和Columbus的母公司。
荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group在被Kohlberg Kravis Robers & Co. LP（簡稱KKR）和Teslin Alpine Acquisition收購後提出更明確說明，該收購案已進入下一階段。
WARWICK, England - Indian two-wheeler and utility vehicle manufacturer TVS Motor Company Limited has acquired a majority stake in the British e-bike supplier EBCO Ltd. The £1.16 million (€1.39 million) deal also has a direct impact on German Iko Sportartikel Handels GmbH and its Corratec bicyle and e-bike brand.
台灣，台中－自行車和電動自行車需求量不斷增加，儘管Q4成本更高、變數影響更多，台灣自行車龍頭Giant Group仍舊突破2020年，於去年再次創下營利紀錄。
義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－Pirelli已在靠近米蘭的Bollate工廠開始生產自行車輪胎組。為生產Pirelli Cycling高階產品系列，該廠已經歷一段轉現代化的整修期。
BASEL, Switzerland - To expand its sports range, the Manor Group will open a stationary shop-in-shop concept in its 59 Swiss department stores with products supplied by Decathlon-Switzerland. In line with Manor's omnichannel distribution, all products will be available online as well.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark - Less than 7 weeks until the start of the 6th Copenhagen Bike Show, the organiser expects a successful event. "The Covid-19 situation is rapidly improving in Denmark which gives us confidence that it will be safe to visit the event," says show manager Christian Ritter.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Folding bike specialist Ahooga has welcomed Tomi Viiala, former CEO of Stromer, as an advisor to the Board. Known for his instrumental role in transforming Stromer into the global leader in speed pedelecs, Viiala will support Ahooga in advising on driving strategic growth across Europe.
BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Bicycle Manufacturers Association (EBMA) has announced that its President, Moreno Fioravanti has died unexpectedly. At the age of 62, Moreno passed away peacefully on 17 February. He was very well known in the industry and his dead sparked a lot reactions.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - "Why are so many e-bike batteries prone to fire and explosions?" asks battery expert James Post. In this report he dives deeper into the topic and explains how to fix the BMS to prevent fires and explosions, along with detailed information on low-cost solutions.
