The role of product awards at international trade fairs has evolved from a promotional tool to a benchmark. Is the industry integrating key trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and sustainability into product design? The number of submissions has become an indicator of the industry's performance and level of investment in innovations. All these elements come together in the fourteenth Taipei Cycle d&i Awards, which will be announced on the opening day of the Taipei Cycle Show. Bike Europe sat down with three jury members to discuss how they evaluated the entries.

In today's cycling industry, every decision is under scrutiny. High inventory levels, cautious retail demand, pressure on margins and ongoing supply chain adjustments are forcing companies to rethink where and how they invest their time and resources. Trade shows in particular are being evaluated more critically than ever. Against this backdrop, many industry professionals are asking a fair question: Is a trip to Taipei Cycle 2026 still worth it?

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The relevance of product award ceremonies at international trade shows has developed into a key communication topic. The Taipei Cycle d&i awards are a fixed event at the opening of the Taipei Cycle Show. After an intensive two-day selection process, Bike Europe sat down with four jury members and discussed how they evaluated the entries to recognise the award-winning innovations.

The 2025 Taipei Cycle Show will take place from March 26 to 29 at Halls 1 and 2 of the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center. The event will bring together 980 companies from 35 countries across 3,600 booths, reinforcing its role as a hub for high-end bicycle supply chains, innovation, and sustainability.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The number of new product introductions on tradeshows has always been a leading indicator of business performance. After some years of an extremely low level of new product introductions, the number of participants for the 2025 Taipei Cycle awards is growing again, marking an important development.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The leading topic for the Taiwan bicycle industry has become Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. The industry joined forces in a coalition called the Bicycling Alliance for Sustainability (BAS). BAS representative and ESG Manager of Giant Group, Charlie Liu, explains the vision and strategy of this industry wide cooperation.