ZEIST, The Netherlands - The latest edition of Bike Europe magazine (issue 1/2025) is now available to read online in our digital magazine section. In the run up to Eurobike the industry anticipates a stabilisation of the market following some hectic years. In the past years, the industry has learned to be careful about making bold statements about market developments as these often turned out to be incorrect.
COLOGNE, Germany - The Global Bicycle Purchasing Index (GBPI) is a new, global analysis tool for the bicycle industry. The aim is to provide regular insights into early market dynamics and trends, and thus enable well-founded decisions along the entire value chain. The GBPI is a joint initiative of Bike Europe, Eurobike organiser Fairnamic GmbH and the Institute for Retail Research IFH Cologne.
Germany/the Netherlands - Key economic and sourcing data has turned out to be an essential tool in steering the industry in today's challenging and volatile markets. The bicycle industry currently lacks the information needed to identify future market trends and a sourcing benchmark. Eurobike and Bike Europe will close this gap together in cooperation with the market research institute IFH Cologne in Germany.
ZEIST, The Netherlands - In late 2023, after a difficult year, industry insiders were looking hopefully towards the new year. However, predictions of inventory level recovery and stability in the market were pushed back at every contact moment during 2024; from Taipei Cycle at the beginning of the year, to Taichung Bike Week at the end. This 'hope' was abandoned in the second half of the year as insolvencies and closures began to dominate the headlines. As hopes now push forward to those that have 'survived to 2025', here, a perhaps unwelcome look back at 2024.
ZEIST, the Netherlands - As the year draws to a close the Bike Europe team would like to thank you for your continued support throughout this challenging year.
ZEIST, The Netherlands - Do you want to contribute to independent journalism in the bicycle industry? Now is your chance. Bike Europe is looking for a driven journalist to expand its editorial team.
