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The export market for regular bicycles has been hit hard by excess inventory. – Photo Bike Europe

Europe's bicycle imports hit hard by excess inventory

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The sudden increase in bicycle imports by EU countries in 2022 has come to an abrupt ending. Since the rising popularity of the...

According to Eurostat the e-bike import volume between January and July declined. – Photo Bike Europe

EU e-bike import volume declines as expected

BRUSSELS, Belgium - For the first time, the total value of e-bikes imported into the European Union exceed €0.5 billion between January and July this...

H&L's accountants and advisors see high inventory levels at many companies at IBDs. This could potentially have consequences for retailers’ pricing policy in the second half of 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

High inventories a threat to Dutch market stability, financial...

ZEIST, the Netherlands - In the first half of this year, bicycle sales took place at a normal gross margin on average in the Netherlands. At the same...

The company has not published the impact of the reorganization on its production capacity. – Photo Bike Europe

Flyer confirms drastic reorganization but will stay in Switzerland

HUTTWIL, Switzerland - The current difficult market situation in the entire bicycle industry, including a post-pandemic market correction, is also...

FLTR: Young Liu, Chairman of Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS), Simon Wang, CEO of Taitra, and Robert Wu, Chairman of Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA).

Taipei Cycle 2024: expanding its horizons in electrification and...

Taipei Cycle, the leading cycling industry show, held a press conference this week to present its grand vision for TAIPEI CYCLE 2024. Following an...

Announcing the industry’s initiatives for 2024 at the industry gathering last week in Taichung, Taiwan: Robert Wu, Chairman of Taiwan Bicycle Association (TBA), Simon Wang, CEO of TAITRA and Young Liu, Chairman of Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS) and Giant CEO (ltr.) – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle 2024 in full transition amidst export market slow down

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The expanding e-bike market in the transition to sustainable mobility gave Taiwan a key role in the ever-changing landscape of...

Bicycle brands in the Accell Group portfolio include Haibike, Winora, Ghost, Batavus, Koga, Lapierre, Raleigh, Sparta, Babboe and Carqon. – Photo Accell Group

Accell Group sees Fitch Rating drop for second time in months

HOOFDORP, the Netherlands - Citing "limited progress on addressing supply chain challenges, which has eroded liquidity headroom and led to deeply...

Blog: Automotive and/or e-bikes?

Blog: Automotive and/or e-bikes?

ZEIST, The Netherlands - Automotive suppliers entering the e-bike market has been a trend over the past few years. Trade shows like IAA Mobility...

“We are still very confident, but the inventory situation has to stabilise first,” said Gaurav Munjal at Eurobike 2023. – Photo Bike Europe

Indian Hero EcoTech has confidence in European e-bike market

NEW DELHI, India - The long-term business connection with Bachtenkirch-Interbike based in Möhnesee, Germany gave Indian Hero Ecotech a head-start on...

50% of the e-bike buyers have already made their choice early on when they enter a shop. – Photo Bike Europe

European study outlines customer journey of e-bike purchases

AMSTELVEEN, the Netherlands - A new study reveals big changes of the buying behavior of European customers at the IBD. In the Netherlands and Belgium...