BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission announced this morning to maintain the anti-dumping as well as countervailing duties on e-bikes imported from China for another 5 years. The Commission has opted for the imposition of per company targeted dumping duties. The dumping duties vary from 9.9% for Giant Electric Vehicle up to 70.1% for a group of non-cooperative companies.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Union and Malaysia will soon start negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) that could have a major impact on the bicycle industry. The Southeast Asian country is home to Shimano supplier Kwang Li Industry.

KORTRIJK, Belgium - The Velofollies is known as the trade and consumer show which kicks-off the season, often in a positive mood. Whether this is realistic at the moment is a big question, given the problems in the industry. The great enthusiasm of almost 40,000 visitors ensured that the exhibitors dared to be cautiously positive about the 2025 market again.

MATTIGHOFEN, Austria - The financial struggle at the motorcycle division of Pierer Mobility AG could not take place without having an impact on the e-bike department. The company has now announced that its regional activities in South Africa, Germany and the UK will gradually be wound down in a controlled manner.

UDINE, Italy - Manufacturer of polymer anti-puncture solutions Tannus has founded a new European organization Tannus International Srl. together with the existing Italian office Tannus Italia Srl. "This direct participation of our parent company is an important phase in the strategic development of our company," explains Riccardo Natali, Co-founder of Tannus International Srl.

FREIBURG, Germany - Bravobike GmbH, the subsidiary of leasing pioneer JobRad has signed an agreement with Garbe Industrial Real Estate GmbH, which claims to be a "specialist for logistics real estate and light industry in Germany and Europe." The agreement will see Bravobike make use of a 23,500 sqm property in Kabelsketal, Germany to accommodate the strong growth in the number of ex-lease bicycles that will become available for the second-hand market in the coming years.

盧森堡，盧森堡市（LUXEMBOURG）－荷蘭當局逮捕4名嫌疑人，因涉嫌大規模關稅詐欺行為，該案涉及自中國進口的自行車，據聞詐欺金額超過700萬歐元。

荷蘭，恩荷芬（EINDHOVEN）－Shimano Europe正加深與GXO的合作關係，GXO為一間管理外包供應鏈及倉儲的公司，提供全歐地區的物流服務。Shimano Europe將其位於比利時的倉儲業務遷至GXO在荷蘭芬賴（Venray）的設施。

台灣，台中－為改善財務狀況，各家自行車製造廠不得不大打折扣促銷，以大幅降低庫存。Giant Group 2024年每月營收報告顯示，該集團成功將營收下滑幅度控制在7.4%，相比之下，2023年為16.4%。

德國，德勒斯登（DRESDEN）－網路自行車零售商Bike24 Holding AG董事會已下調2024財年營收預測。同時，該公司根據2024年Q4指標性結果，確認先前對調整後EBITDA利潤率所做的預測。

LAS VEGAS, US - At CES 2025 e-bike manufacturers showcased more than just sleek frames and high-tech gadgets. With Europe's e-bike market still expanding, brands from across the globe exhibiting at CES, like Engwe, Heybike, Himiway, and newcomers like Urtopia all shared a common goal— investing in entering the European market.

MASER, Italy - Sidi Sport S.r.l., was sold by founder Dino Signori to the Milan-based investment holding company, Italmobiliare S.p.A. in 2022. Soon after the takeover of the company specialising in the production of cycling and motorcycling footwear, Davide Rossetti was appointed CEO and that marked the start of a complete overhaul of the company. What is the current status of this iconic brand?

KOPRIVNICE, Czech Republic - Marek Sebek has been appointed as new sales director by bicycle manufacturer Bike Fun International (BFI). Prior to arriving at BFI, Sebek spent the past eight years at Trek Bicycle in Switzerland, including a five-and-a-half-year stint as head of sales. Sebek has been tasked with strengthening the position of BFI's brands in the local Czech and Slovakian markets, while growing its presence internationally.

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands - Shimano Europe is extending its cooperation with GXO, a company that manages outsourced supply chains and warehousing, to perform logistic services across Europe. The component manufacturer will now move its warehouse operations in Belgium to GXO's facility in Venray, the Netherlands.

DRESDEN, Germany - The Management Board of online bicycle retailer Bike24 Holding AG has adjusted its revenue forecast for the 2024 financial year downwards. At the same time, the company confirms its previous forecast for the adjusted EBITDA margin "based on the indicative results for the fourth quarter of 2024".

MALLORCA, Spain - A new event for the cycling industry will gather senior leaders, HR professionals, communications experts, and decision-makers to address the gender equity gap in the cycling workforce. The first event in the Summit Series being held in Mallorca, 25-27 March will also discuss how the cycling industry can attract, support and develop more women.

LUXEMBOURG, Luxembourg - Four suspects have been arrested in The Netherlands on suspicion of large-scale customs fraud involving bicycles imported from China. The value of the alleged fraud is over €7 million.

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - In an attempt to improve the financial situation, bicycle manufacturers massively tried to lower their inventory levels even when it came with huge discounting. Giant Group managed to mitigate its decline in turnover to 7.4% as the company's 2024 monthly revenue report shows. This is compared with a decrease of 16.4% in 2023.

荷蘭，海倫芬（HEERENVEEN）－Accell Group執行長Tjeerd Jegen將卸任並改任該集團監事會主席，該集團營運長Jonas Nilsson將接任執行長一職。執行長的交接流程將在2025年4月1日前完成，主席交接流程預計於今年稍後進行，以符合公司治理規範中的「冷靜期」（cool-off period）。

波蘭，華沙（WARSAW）－2025年的一系列重大產業趨勢將塑造自行車及電動自行車產業的未來發展，其中一個趨勢為製造業回流（reshoring），以歐洲生產取代亞洲來提升市場彈性。