As China looks to cross the threshold from being 'big' to becoming 'strong,' China Cycle showed that that shift is already happening. Once a domestic event known for wacky products and cheap copies, 2026 marked a new evolution for the show as it looks to lead the global bicycle market. With a noticeable increase in the number of international visitors, many left wondering how long other nations will be able to compete with the nation's pace of innovation and manufacturing prowess.

The China Cycle Show 2026 can count on more international interest than before. Driven by the sports market and the country's fifteenth five-year plan (2026-2030), local manufacturers have recognised the value of brand building, a trend quickly being adopted by other categories. The nation's shop window to the rest of the world showcases the progress of its bicycle industry.

Building on three decades of expertise and innovation, China Cycle has evolved into a pivotal hub shaping global trends in the two‑wheeler industry. This year's event will span 13 exhibition halls, presenting a full lineup of bicycles, components, and related technologies. Upgraded trade matching sessions and cross‑border procurement services will further provide exhibitors and global buyers with streamlined, high‑impact networking opportunities.

AMSTERDAM, the Netherlands - The perceived relevance of trade shows is the next challenge the bicycle and e-bike industry is having to face since the start of this decade. Until the pandemic, the overall mood was positive and upbeat, but that's no longer the case, and it is difficult for the industry to get back on track. After the German industry associations ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad questioned the purpose of Eurobike, the next challenge in the industry surfaced. How to communicate in the trade market? How is the transformation of the show landscape evolving? Time for a deep dive...

SHANGHAI, China - The deflationary tendency of the Chinese Renminbi in combination with the global trade war put pressure on the export-oriented industries in price terms. For China Cycle Show 2025 reason enough to highlight the theme 'New quality productivity for the shared future' for the 33rd edition earlier this year.

SHANGHAI, China - Spread out over 12 exhibition halls and a temporary display on the open ground, China Cycle 2024 provided enough space for the 1,460 exhibitors. According to recent data published by the show organiser, 126,262 domestic visitors and 15,004 overseas visitors attended the event. The top-10 overseas visitors came from India, Russia, South Korea, Japan, the United States, Thailand, Malaysia, Brazil, Indonesia and Australia.