ZEIST, The Netherlands - The December edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 6/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. As the year draws to a close, many will look back on 2023 as a year they are happy to forget with high inventories slowing the market and numerous bankruptcies following as a result.
PORTSMOUTH, UK - Recent developments at WiggleCRC have taken a dramatic course as the company announced it will close down all its international activities. Once at the forefront as 'the' example of how to operate a global webshop, the company has lost its momentum on the overseas markets.
台灣，台北－台北國際自行車展創新設計獎（d&i awards）邀請全球設計師、製造商及經銷商於12月15日前提交最新創新研發，角逐此項榮譽。無論是否出席參展皆可報名。
德國，瓦爾德薩森（WALDSASSEN）－自行車品牌Ghost剛滿30週年，不過他們的120位員工可能沒心情慶祝，因為東家Accell Group決定關閉該品牌的德國工廠並將生產外移。
WOKING, UK - The bankruptcy of VanMoof this summer caused a lot of commotion in the bicycle industry. Since the confirmation of the take-over of the brand by McLaren Applied late August it has been very quiet around the brand.
荷蘭，宰斯特（ZEIST）－今年上半年的銷售毛利呈正常水平，同時零售商還飽受高庫存困擾，以上是H&L管理顧問公司針對其荷蘭上百間獨立自行車專賣店（IBD）所做的報告。
義大利，米蘭（MILAN）－義大利反壟斷機構AGCM已針對Robert Bosch GmbH濫用其在歐洲電動自行車驅動系統市場主導地位的相關指控，展開調查。
奧地利，雷高（REGAU）－為加速成長滿足市場需求，奧地利自行車及電動自行車OEM組裝廠WSF Bicycle Technology GmbH發布一項群眾募資活動，目標金額為40萬歐元。該公司計畫在2026年前將產量從每年25,000輛（電動）自行車提高到10萬輛。
LUDHIANA, India - The construction of an export-oriented facility on the outskirts of Ludhiana gave Avon Cycles an excellent opportunity to take its output to EU standards. The 55 thousand square meter factory is fully compliant to European standards as Avon Cycles CEO Onkar Singh Pahwa highlighted at Eurobike.
FRANKFURT, Germany - The topic of sustainability at comparatively young e-bike brand E-Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH (Advanced) is not marketing claptrap but, according to Head of Communications and Customer Service Leo Schlüter, "the core DNA of the company". This was also evident at this year's Advanced booth at Eurobike 2023.
ZEIST, The Netherlands - The next edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 4/2023) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. Following the hectic days of Eurobike, this issue reflects on the discussions and meetings during the show on the state of the bicycle industry economy.
PARIS, France - Leon Cycle reports that company owner Lijun Ding has been released last on 10 July. The investigation is on-ongoing but no longer required his detention decided the European Public Prosecutor.
台灣，台中－為增加靈活性並為顧客提供更優質的服務，自行車座墊製造商DDK發佈設廠羅馬尼亞的消息。
KUFSTEIN, Austria - E-mobility service provider Greenstorm has filed for insolvency. With investor talks failing and the sales concept not covering costs, there will be no reorganization of the company due to a non-functioning business model. "A closure of the company will take place soon after the opening of insolvency proceedings," the insolvency consultant has declared.
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐盟電池法案（European Batteries Regulation）核准過程已進入最終階段，經過歐洲理事會（European Council）於7月10日進行投票後，該階段已正式結束。
德國，柏林（BERLIN）－自行車、戶外及團隊運動電商供應商Signa Sports United報告表示，截至今年3月31日的2022/2023第二季度銷售同比減少23.5%，至1.95億歐元。作為WiggleCRC、Bikester、Fahrrad.de及Probikeshop東家，該公司在2022/2023第一季取得不錯成績，讓他們仍能負擔這樣的損失。
TAIPEI, Taiwan - The Taipei Cycle show has clearly stepped forward as the stage for the sustainable future of the bicycle industry. The event will showcase four main themes: 'Green Action', 'Micro-mobility', 'Innovation & Startups' and 'Culture & Lifestyle'.
比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－自行車零件生產要鄰近歐洲市場對製造回流來說一直都是一個艱難的過程。自數年前，歐洲自行車及電動自行車組裝廠開始增加之後，現在零配件也開始跟上腳步。根據CONEBI表示，零配件產值已從2021年36億歐元增長33%，達48億歐元。
荷蘭，恩荷芬（EINDHOVEN）— 全新鋁合金自行車車架工廠即將設置歐洲的消息已在業界流傳一陣子，如今家族企業VDL Group正式宣布位於荷蘭的全自動化產線已開始營運。
REUTLINGEN, Germany - The successful premiere of the Eurobike Investors Lounge at last year's show will be continued. Hosted by Eurobike, the Investors Lounge will provide a program primarily aimed at private equity investors and family offices interested in investing in companies in the bicycle industry.
