PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Early in 2023, the Czech market already reported full warehouses and uncertain sales conditions. This pattern continued throughout the year with e-bike sales suffering a 15% drop compared to the previous year. Production in the country also fell as neighbouring countries capitalised on shortcomings in the labour market.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - As in other countries, some manufacturers in the Czech Republic are facing a decline in demand for e-bikes and bicycles. Although the production volumes of some brands exceeded the 2021 amount, this is not representative of the sales. Many of these (e)-bikes are currently stocked up in warehouses.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - In contrast to other European nations, the last two years did not influence the willingness of the Czech population to see the bicycle as a means of transport. The e-MTB category is still driving sales, with city (e-)bikes still yet to make their mark on the market.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Unlike many other countries which reported an increase in both sales and an interest in cycling, nothing remarkable has happened in the Czech Republic during the corona pandemic. Sure, the spring sales were large at the beginning of the season and after the 4-week lockdown.

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Eight quite large cycling competition events in one weekend day and 1.2 owned bicycle per head of the population; the Czech Republic is the most "cycling-as-sport" avid country in Europe!

PRAGUE, Czech Republic - Known as an important production base for the European bicycle industry, Czech Republic enjoyed a major growth of e-bike sales