FRANKFURT, Germany - The dispute between Eurobike organiser Fairnamics and the German industry bodies ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad will have a long-lasting impact on the global bicycle industry. ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad laid down their vision in a 10-point plan submitted to Eurobike sometime in late July, which was initially published in German only. At the request of Bike Europe, the official document was translated by the industry bodies, as this discussion concerns the wider international industry.

MADRID, Spain - Following a slow start to the year, bicycle production is set to decline in Spain in 2025. The country produced a total of almost 220,000 bicycles in the first nine months of 2025, a 10% drop compared to the same period last year. Totalling €179 million in value, this represents a considerable decline, according to official data published by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism. The data for Q3, however, shows the most promising signs of a revival.

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－德國自行車協會（ZIV）及未來自行車協會（Zukunft Fahrrad）宣佈，與Eurobike主辦就展會未來發展方向所進行的協商破局，兩大協會將不再參與Eurobike。過去30多年來，Eurobike一直都是德國自行車產業向國際展示的重要舞台。

德國，法蘭克福（FRANKFURT）－Bosch eBike Systems宣布將不參加2026年的指標性展會Eurobike，隨而引發關於該展未來發展的一陣討論，表示Eurobike已踏入新的階段。此消息是在德國自行車協會（ZIV）及未來自行車協會（Zukunft Fahrrad）表示將終止與Eurobike的合作，並退出2026年展會後不久所發布的。Shimano代表Paul Lange & Co.尚未決定是否參展名年展會。

比利時，布魯塞爾（BRUSSELS）－歐盟執委會宣布，歐盟將延續實施現有進口措施，如關稅或針對中國製自行車徵收的反傾銷措施，因目前並無取消相關措施的正當理由。為防止規避行為，該會認為有必要針對所有中國製自行車及來自七個國家的商品課徵相關關稅，這些國家當中有13家自行車製造商免於適用該措施。

台灣，台北－因應國際社會再次關注台灣產業對移工的待遇，台灣自行車輸出業同業公會（TBA）提出多項重要決議，以提升台灣供應鏈的盡職調查、合規性及透明度。

FONZASO, Italy - Fashion in cycling apparel and bicycles has long taken a different path, if only because the life cycle and price range of both categories are far apart. Still, there are a lot of parallels, only because the audience is the same. How do both worlds interact, and how can they strengthen each other? Castelli product line manager, Andrew Montgomery, took a deep dive into Castelli's market approach and how the fashion world interacts with its brand strategy.

ZEIST, the Netherlands - A Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) is generally regarded as the headline indicator of purchasing and supply executives across industries. This essential information, known as the Global Bicycle Purchasing Index, was introduced in the bicycle and e-bike industry last June. Accell Group CEO Jonas Nilssen recently made clear how relevant this kind of information is, stating, "Forecasting is a disaster in this industry."

UTRECHT, the Netherlands - Is attention for sustainability in the cycling industry slowly declining? 75% of industry representatives say their company is taking a strategic approach to climate action, down from 80% last year. At the same time, 85% of the respondents report that reducing climate impacts is part of their product design and development. Over a third of companies have conducted at least one Life Cycle Assessment. This reflects a shift from isolated initiatives to integrating sustainability into core business practices. These are some of the key findings of the 2025 climate action pulse check for the cycling industry.

ZURICH, Switzerland - Radiate Engineering & Design AG, the Zurich-based product development expert firm, has launched a new digital service tailored specifically to the bicycle industry. The Digital Bike Lab platform aims to help OEMs and brands identify engineering risks early in the design phase and optimise frame performance before physical prototypes are even built.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The discussions about the future of the leading bicycle and e-bike industry show Eurobike have reached a new phase with the announcement of Bosch eBike Systems not to exhibit at the 2026 edition. This news came out shortly after the German industry bodies ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad stated they will end their cooperation with Eurobike and withdraw from Eurobike 2026. Shimano representative Paul Lange & Co. has not taken a final decision yet on their presentation at Eurobike 2026.

FRANKFURT, Germany - The disruption in the international bicycle industry has also reached the trade show landscape. The Taichung Bike Week experienced its weakest edition in years this September. This was followed by last week's announcement that German industry bodies ZIV and Zukunft Fahrrad will end their cooperation with Eurobike. For over three decades, Eurobike has been the premier global platform for the German industry to showcase itself to the world. What the future holds is still uncertain.

TAIPEI, Taiwan - In response to the renewed global scrutiny of the Taiwan industrial sector's treatment of migrant workers, the Taiwan Bicycle Association has crafted several key resolutions in an effort to increase diligence, compliance and transparency in the supply chain.

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission announced that the European Union will continue to apply the existing import measures, such as import duties or anti-dumping measures on bicycles from China, as there is no valid reason to lift them. To prevent circumvention, the European Commission considers it necessary to apply these duties to all bicycles made in China, plus all shipments from seven countries. A total of 13 bicycle manufacturers across these countries are exempt from this measure.

德國，塔赫廷（TACHERTING）－零部件品牌Syntace及自行車品牌Liteville的東家Syntace GmbH正式申請破產。Syntace GmbH已在進行重組，並表示目前公司正常營運。所有網路訂單及詢問皆會照常處理，並繼續發貨給IBD店家，同時供應備用零件。

美國，爾灣（IRVINE）－Also, Inc.,終於發布眾所期待的電動自行車新品，該公司為電動汽車製造商Rivian的電動車公司。雖然網路上曾流傳過幾張未公開照片，但該新創公司仍將多數新車規格保密到家，直到10月22日正式發表才公開。

荷蘭，烏特列支（UTRECHT）－載貨自行車在都市轉型成更永續交通模式方面扮演重要角色。《歐洲自行車宣言》甚至特別提到載貨自行車在城市貨品運輸上的應用，尤其是包裹配送及購物運輸。然而，展場面積達2,400平方米的國際載貨自行車展（International Cargo Bike Festival，簡稱ICBF）卻是歐洲唯一針對載貨自行車舉辦的專業展覽。

英國，海斯丁斯（HASTINGS）－英國自行車品牌Whyte Bikes Ltd.近期從現任股東Cairngorm Capital轉由私募基金Causeway Capital收購。 這次交易代表Whyte全數股權移交給總部位於愛爾蘭都柏林（Dublin）的Causeway Capital，此舉為該品牌拓展國際市場的重要一步。

KARLSTEIN am MAIN, Germany - A sudden disruption in its customer base and subsequent legal proceedings instantly resulted in a financial challenge for the well-known lithium-ion battery manufacturer BMZ Deutschland GmbH. The company's branch, BMZ Deutschland GmbH, was forced to file for insolvency under its own administration at the local court in Aschaffenburg on 24 October.

OSAKA, Japan - Shimano Inc. reported modest sales growth but a steep decline in profit for the first nine months of 2025, as global bicycle market corrections and foreign exchange losses weighed on its results.