Traxio reporst that the Belgian speed pedelec market is heading towards a record year in 2026, supported by strong growth in corporate leasing and a booming second-hand segment.

Europe's cycling sector will need to recruit 105,000 more bicycle mechanics by 2032, equivalent to 60% of today's workforce of around 175,000. That is the central finding of the NextGen Mechanics report, which links the shortage to low pay, fragmented training and the rise of e-bikes and leasing fleets.

Sixty parties have expressed interest in a relaunch of the bankrupt bicycle manufacturer Accell, known for brands such as Lapierre, Batavus, Koga, Babboe, and Raleigh.

Obtaining market information and intelligence remains key for vendors and procurement managers at trade shows. New orders, supplier deliveries, inventories and pricing are hot topics at events like Taichung Bike Week. The Global Bicycle Purchasing Index brings this data together to provide a clear view of the global e-bike and bicycle market. The survey to gather data for the index is still open this week to product and purchase managers.

One of the biggest bicycle companies in the world that some weeks ago went bankrupt, initiated the industry-changing e-bike trend. But the huge e-bike success also brought about the demise of the company. What happened in those years? To honour his induction into the E-bike Hall of Fame, the founder and former chief editor of Bike Europe, Jack Oortwijn, shares his thoughts on the biggest change during his bicycle industry career, the rise of the e-bike.

Taiwan's third-largest bicycle manufacturer, Ideal Bike Corporation, is seeing signs of a recovery in business conditions, following similar developments reported by Taiwanese rivals Giant Group and Merida Industry. The improvement was particularly visible in the second quarter of 2026.

Dutch bicycle retailer 12GO Biking has acquired the Dutch bicycle inventory of Accell, following the manufacturer's recent bankruptcy. The deal involves tens of thousands of models from Batavus, Sparta, and Koga.

Unlike the three largest Taiwanese manufacturers - Giant Group, Merida, Ideal Bike - bicycle manufacturer Axman Enterprise Co. Ltd., which is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TPEX), was able to increase its revenue in the first but not in the second quarter of its 2026 fiscal year. Nevertheless, the outlook is positive as e-bikes become an increasingly important growth driver for the manufacturer.

Gilles Lapierre, former managing director of Cycles Lapierre, has broken his silence following the Dijon-based company's placement under judicial reorganisation. In a statement, he addresses the current situation of the brand, defends the record of his years at its helm and says he is prepared to contribute to a solution aimed at preserving both the company's activities and jobs.

After Taiwan's leading bicycle manufacturer Giant Group reported signs of a turnaround in the second quarter of 2026, its compatriot and competitor Merida Industry is seeing similar early indications of a recovery. However, the company's first-half results and latest market data show that the recovery remains uneven.

Twenty years ago, when high-end carbon wheels were far from standard, one man had a vision. In a small unit in Zwolle, the Netherlands, Fast Forward Wheels (better known as FFWD) was born. From day one, the ambition was clear: to deliver top-quality wheels at a competitive price, backed by an exceptional level of service.

Marking two decades since its founding, Dutch e-bike brand QWIC has presented its 2027 product portfolio, led by a new flagship model named the Venti.

Anyone who attended Eurobike could hardly have missed Gobao's impressive presence. The German trade show was a major milestone for the company as it introduced the new X-series. Going forward, the Chinese producer of e-bike drive units is looking to strengthen its presence in Europe in multiple ways.

Rad Life Mobility turns to Regulation Crowdfunding to expand its U.S. e-bike platform. Following its acquisitions of Serial 1, QuietKat, and Rad Power Bikes assets, the company invites investors to join its domestic assembly and multi-brand strategy.

Entering the final quarter of 2026, SHIFT Active Media's latest analysis of consumer search behaviour reveals clear signals of stabilisation and indeed growth across key cycling markets, even as specific categories face ongoing headwinds.

More companies are reporting higher turnover, expectations for the rest of the year are favourable and stock levels are moving closer to balance. These are among the conclusions for the Spanish bicycle market in the first half of 2026. Data from the AMBE Barometer, a survey among Spanish manufacturers, distributors, retailers and workshops, were presented during Sea Otter Europe in Girona.

The Canadian bike sector is steadily growing, thanks to the growing sales of e-bikes in the local market. This is part of a broader trend of increased demand for sustainable urban mobility solutions in the entire North American region. However, despite some positive momentum, 2026 is shaping up to be tough for the Canadian bike sector, mainly because of protectionist policies implemented by the Trump administration in the US.

Looking to replace the industry's historical reliance on estimates, European Cycling Industries (ECI), has partnered with sports data specialist Sporting Insights. The outcome is the launch of State of Trade European Cycling, SoTEC - a data platform to provide cycling brands with insights into the dynamics of the European market.

The appointment as President of Shimano Europe Group was like coming home for Fabio Takayanagi. At the start of his career at the Japanese component manufacturer in 2006, he was assigned to Shimano Europe, based in the Netherlands. He stayed here for one year to gain experience in the bicycle business. Since then, he has travelled the world for Shimano before coming back to Europe. A brief introduction of this industry insider and his view on the European market.

The e-bike plays a central role for the brand Velo de Ville. More than 80% of production in Altenberge, Germany, consists of e-bikes. Although general manager and owner Volker Thiemann is positive about the market, he is also concerned about recent technological developments that, in his view, threaten the survival of today's e-bike.

The Canyon booth at Eurobike was impossible to miss this year. In the middle of Hall 11, the German D2C brand put up one of the nicest booths at the show, claiming a centre stage position at the event. "We want to showcase our team effort since I assumed operational responsibilities as executive chairman in September 2025," said Canyon founder, Roman Arnold.

The Indian family-owned company Amar Wheels Pvt. Ltd. has been doing business with European companies for close to five decades. "We strive to stay relevant, which we love. The challenges are amazing and the last 10 years have been more challenging than the past 40 years. We are constantly evolving in order to stay relevant," Karan Aggarwal, director of Amar Wheel tells Bike Europe.