The buzz on the show floor on the first day of Taipei Cycle could not conceal the issues faced by the industry. – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle 2024 confirms tough year ahead for supply chain

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The 2024 Taipei International Cycle Show will go in the history books as the edition of high hopes, but low expectations. The Taiwanese component manufacturers are eagerly waiting for more order volume while the bicycle brands are confronted with a huge financial burden due to the inventory issue. As expected, the 2024 Taipei Cycle Show did not bring any relief to these challenges.

Taipei Cycle 2023 will focus on sustainability; 770 exhibitors already signed up

Taipei Cycle 2023 will focus on sustainability; 770 exhibitors...

'Imagining A Better Future: The Cycling Industry's Sustainable Practices', was the theme of the Taipei Cycle international press conference last 13 September announcing the show's 2023 focus on sustainability, featuring five pivotal themes of discussion, and welcoming international exhibitors and visitors.

Previous gold d&i award winners were revisited in a display at the 2019 Taipei Cycle show. - Photo TAITRA

Taipei Cycle d&i awards adds new categories as application for entry...

TAIPEI, Taiwan - For the 2022 d&I awards, Taipei Cycle organiser TAITRA has recognised the changes in the global bicycle industry with the introduction of new competition categories in line with global trends in sustainability. With a new curator at the wheel this year, application for entering the award is now open.

Reynaldo Ilagan, Chief Product Manager of Merida, in the video.

Six Taiwan Excellence award winning cycling brands showcase latest...

Taiwan Excellence, the annual Oscars for Taiwanese products, has hosted 'Taiwan's Cycling Brands Online Product Launch' webinar inviting 6 brand representatives to promote their newest innovations.

Taipei Cycle 2021 will take place as a hybrid event, both online and on-site. – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle confirms next edition in March 2021

TAIPEI, Taiwan - In a letter to its exhibitors, the Taipei Cycle Show organiser TAITRA has announced a virtual show in March 2021 alongside the physical show in Taiwan. "We have taken this decision due to the uncertainties created by COVID-19

Although mostly scaled down, some European manufacturers have managed to keep their production going through lockdown measures. - Photo Bike Europe

European bicycle industry anticipating 'back to business'

DOETINCHEM, the Netherlands - Across Europe, countries are taking small steps forwards in reopening their industries. Time to evaluate what impact closures have had on the bicycle supply chain and supported businesses. What steps are European companies now taking and what impact has so far been felt?