英國，雷迪奇（REDDITCH）－與英國零售市場整體趨勢相反，Halfords UK在3月28日發布的財報更新中表示，自行車銷售出現增長。該公司去年宣布將業務重心放在售價高於1,000英鎊的高階自行車，如今證實該策略奏效。

美國，爾灣（IRVINE）－電動汽車製造商Rivian宣布已將旗下微型交通工具業務獨立，成立新公司Also, Inc.。新公司Also獲得Eclipse Ventures投資1.05億美元，未來將專注於小型輕量交通工具，包含電動自行車。

VIENNA, Austria - The first-quarter sales numbers for 2025 are in, and Austria's kids' bicycle supplier Woom GmbH has glimpsed a light at the end of the tunnel with its strongest numbers yet.

西班牙，赫羅納（GIRONA）－科技新創公司Niche Mobility成功募得160萬歐元資金，將用於推動專利ADTS電動自行車馬達下一階段發展。今年3月，該西班牙公司順利完成募資，由策略夥伴Copreci領投，並獲得Mondragon Promotion Fund及地方投資者的支持。

Navigating a competitive micromobility market where technology is constantly evolving can be challenging. Despite this, Gobao, a leading OEM in electric control systems and e-bike drivetrains, has built its reputation not only on quality and performance — but on putting its customer's needs first.

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－業界正積極為數位產品護照（Digital Product Passport，簡稱DPP） 做準備，該規範將於2027年2月18日起適用第一個相關產品類別。屆時，特定電池類型將被強制納入規範中。

荷蘭，台夫特（DELFT）－繼常規自行車、電動自行車及零部件後，歐洲亦開始為載貨自行車及箱型自行車（box bikes）制定一套標準。此舉有望提升歐洲市場載貨自行車的整體安全性及品質。

Rubena, a renowned Czech manufacturer of bicycle tyres and tubes, announced its return to the global market last year, navigating the challenging post-COVID pandemic period. Now it introduces new products for road and gravel cycling.

MUNICH, Germany - The future of Gocycle has come into sharper focus following confirmation that its maker, Karbon Kinetics Ltd., has partnered with a new investor. Founder and designer Richard Thorpe first hinted at the development in November, describing the partner as a "highly respected and competent" player in the e-bike industry. Now operating under the umbrella of an undisclosed company, Gocycle is entering a new chapter - raising questions about who's behind the brand's next move and what this means for its presence in the European market.

The e-bike has reached a new status in Europe. Many people experienced the benefits of cycling last year, particularly in urban environments. Sales surged throughout Europe. The upward trend had already started, but the pandemic made the real difference. What can the market expect in 2021 now supplies continue to be hampered?

Demand for e-bikes has reached unprecedented levels throughout Europe. In some categories price tags continue to increase to all-time highs, while market volumes are pushing for more and more assembly capacity in Europe. Expanding sales volumes also result in new regulations. In this case for batteries, which is currently under development by the European union.

An increasing number of new technologies have entered the e-bike market and for many consumers this has become an essential part of their purchasing decisions. The development of new parts and accessories has also shifted its focus to e-bikes. The new products introduced for MY 2023 (and even 2024) show that innovation is pushing forward.

FRANKFURT, Germany - In the last few years, the Eurobike kickoff event Leader's Night has established itself as a key event on the agenda for the industry's decision-makers. Executive speakers on stage provide expert knowledge for a resilient and future-oriented industry. Also this year, financial service providers, mobility investors and exceptional athletes that may contribute to new business models will enter the stage.

A new player is entering the European e-bike manufacturing scene. Phoenix Bicycle Europe has been established as a strategic joint venture between leading European and Chinese mobility companies. It is a new OEM electric bicycles manufacturer, backed by the legacy and industrial strength of Shanghai Phoenix Bicycle. The initiative aims to reshape the e-bike manufacturing landscape in Europe with a unique blend of heritage, innovation, and local production.

荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－業界人士在2017至2019年自行車熱潮期間曾期盼歐洲電動自行車市佔達到七成至八成，未來是否真有機會實現？最新相關數據顯示，奧地利、德國、荷蘭、法國、義大利、英國、西班牙及瑞士等國銷售明顯放緩，部分國家甚至出現銷量下滑的情況。

MILAN, Italy - After two years of double-digit declines, the Italian bicycle market seems to have stabilised. In 2024, over 1.3 million units were sold, marking a modest -0.7% decrease compared to the previous years. This positive signal comes from Italy's trade association, Confindustria ANCMA, which recently unveiled its market figures.

MILTON KEYNES, UK - The advantages of production close to the market became more than obvious for e-bike manufacturer Volt. In the middle of the COVID-19 crisis the company which was founded in 2010, opened its planned UK facility in Milton Keynes. As a result the founding brothers James and Lyle Metcalfe, saw a huge up-take of their planned production.

The coronavirus crisis has emphasised the overwhelming dependence on Asian supplies. The European bike industry is suffering from component shortages, including batteries, while the market has never been so dynamic and competitive. The new European Battery Regulation is taking shape, putting more emphasis on sustainable development and climate neutral batteries. It is a good time to review and make strategic decisions about European battery (re)design and (re)sourcing. easyLi Batteries is here to support the European e-bike industry in this journey.

BARCELONA, Spain - Silence has inaugurated its new production plant which is located near Barcelona, Spain. "We are the first facility in Europe

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany - Online ordering consumers not only want the products of their choice to be delivered in hours; they also demand flexibility and