2009 was once again an excellent bicycle year in Belgium. Although sales volumes were down here and there, turnover seems to have generally increased. ...

MAARSSEN, the Netherlands - In 2003, for the very first time ever, imports of bicycles into Belgium exceeded 1 million. Now, only 2 years later, imports ...

KORTRIJK, Belgium - The Velofollies is known as the trade and consumer show which kicks-off the season, often in a positive mood. Whether this is realistic at the moment is a big question, given the problems in the industry. The great enthusiasm of almost 40,000 visitors ensured that the exhibitors dared to be cautiously positive about the 2025 market again.

MADRID, Spain - Two Rotor Bike Component founders have launched a new performance cycling brand. Pablo Carrasco and Ignacio Estelles merged their vision and manufacturing expertise carbon manufacturer YMA to develop bicycle components. QO's first product line is a series of carbon fiber cranksets on display at Velofollies earlier this month.

The Taipei Cycle Show returns from March 26 to 29, 2025, at halls 1 and 2 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. Recognized as a leading B2B event in the cycling industry, the show is expected to host 950 companies from 35 countries, occupying 3,600 booths. It remains a key meeting point for high-end bicycle supply chains, with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - At this year's Taipei Cycle Show bicycle chain specialist Taya China Co. Ltd. debuted a new bicycle chain brand, Zenas.

STRASBOURG, France - The European Parliament's resolution on developing an EU Cycling Strategy tasks the European Commission with doubling the number of kilometres cycled in Europe by 2030. The call marks a recognition of cycling as a fully-fledged mode of transport and key industrial asset to meet long-term climate and clean manufacturing objectives.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Giant took the lead to get Taiwan's industry ready for the future and initiated the Bicycle Alliance for Sustainability. The initiative has set clear goals for 2023, but what comes after that and what will be the impact on the supply chain? Giant Group CEO Bonnie Tu explains.

'Imagining A Better Future: The Cycling Industry's Sustainable Practices', was the theme of the Taipei Cycle international press conference last 13 September announcing the show's 2023 focus on sustainability, featuring five pivotal themes of discussion, and welcoming international exhibitors and visitors.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The unpredictability of the supply chain results in very mixed financial results by Taiwan's major bicycle manufacturers, Giant Manufacturing Company and Merida Industry. While Giant reported a strong growth in sales since the start of the year, Merida attributed a slight decline in sales to a high comparison base.

PARK CITY, USA - The switch from a consumer event to an 'experience-oriented B2B outdoor event' turned out to be successful for the Big Gear Show. Hosted by the luxurious Deer Valley resort it was a perfect week of weather for riding, paddling and enjoying a productive, safe, outdoor tradeshow atmosphere.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - Despite supply constraints, container shortages and unfavourable exchange rates, Taiwan's leading bicycle producer Giant Group continues to report strong sales results for the first half of 2021. The supplier is also committing to further growth in the

TAIPEI, Taiwan - In a letter to its exhibitors, the Taipei Cycle Show organiser TAITRA has announced a virtual show in March 2021 alongside the physical show in Taiwan. "We have taken this decision due to the uncertainties created by COVID-19

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), with its members from across Europe, has collected detailed information about the measures taken by local or national authorities for the recovery after COVID-19 quarantine. The COVID-19 Cycling Measures Tracker monitors the progress of European authorities to achieve more liveable cities through cycling and walking.   

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwanese bike manufacturer, Merida, increased its bike shipments in May by 25.31% as the consumer interest in bicycles grows in countries coming out of corona-lockdowns.

TAOYUAN, Taiwan - Gogoro, the Taiwanese-based electric scooter and battery manufacturer, has announced plans to enter the US e-bike market in May with the launch of a product named Eeyo. A European product launch will follow later in the summer.

GAND, Belgium - In a reaction to the Disclosure Document LEVA-EU and the Collective of European Importers of Electric Bicycles state that "Dark days are ahead as EU Commission discloses intention to impose duties."

TAIPEI, Taiwan - It's certainly not business as usual at the Taipei Cycle Show which is taking place this week. Of course that's caused by the mix-up with the show schedule, which means that another Taipei Cycle will take place in just five months.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The show date shuffle didn't pay off positively for the bicycle trade shows in Taiwan this autumn. Overseas visitors decided to attend either Taichung Bike Week late September or Taipei Cycle show in October. Not both.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On behalf of the Collective of European Importers of Electric Bicycles, the European branch of the Light Electric Vehicle Association (LEVA-EU) warns for the potential retroactive collection of dumping duties on e-bikes imported from China.