USWE Sports Group's shift from distributor sales towards a higher proportion of direct sales to retailers weighed on its first-quarter performance. The Swedish outdoor and sports equipment supplier reported an 18% year-over-year decline in currency-adjusted net revenue for the first quarter of its 2026/2027 fiscal year.
No less than 10,000 e-bikes and e-scooters seized in the course of the European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) investigation Calypso have been auctioned at bargain prices. According to EPPO, the sale generated €1.85 million, a small part of the financial effects from the ongoing investigation. "This is not what we want, and we would rather have them scrapped," said an EBMA spokesperson representing the European bicycle industry.
Giant Group has announced the acquisition of approximately 36% of D.Mag (Kunshan) New Material Technology Co., Ltd. for RMB 597 million (€ 76 million) raising its consolidated stake from 60.39% to 96.63% upon completion. D.Mag is a manufacturing subsidiary of Giant Group and the Samoa-registered investment firm, United King Limited.
Eurobike is still adjusting its future concept for the international trade show. Ahead of the official presentation next week, exhibitors have already received a letter from Messe Frankfurt including the show's 2027 dates.
負責荷蘭Accell Group破產案的管理人上週正式啟動全球出售程序，邀請潛在買家針對集團進行整體或拆分競標。為確保出售期間維持業務運作，集團已與某方簽署一份涵蓋Accell旗下所有自行車品牌的擔保協議（back-stop agreement）。
跟據歐盟統計局（Eurostat）最新數據，2026年前6個月歐盟共進口42.2萬輛電動自行車，年增36%。與去年不同的是，中國現已成為歐盟電動自行車最大供應國，今年截至目前，中國占歐盟電動自行車總進口量的41%。
Also, Inc.為美國電動汽車製造商Rivian旗下微型移動業務分拆成立的新公司，近日完成1.5億美元的D輪融資。由Prysm Capital領投，Eclipse Capital、Greenoaks及MVP Ventures參與，新資金將用於加速自駕車平台的開發。隨TM-B電動自行車已開始在美國出貨，該品牌目前正籌組團隊，準備進軍歐洲市場。
品牌創辦人Susanne及Felix Puello於2023年10月正式重新接手掌管Raymon Bicycles，當時Pierer Mobility結束在自行車產業的不順發展而出售自行車業務。在不到3年的時間內，兩位創辦人表示：「我們的重組策略已有成效。」隨銷售成長、庫存去化，該品牌已逐步重回正軌。
The Commercial Court of Dijon has officially opened the judicial reorganisation (redressement judiciaire) of Cycles Lapierre as it seeks independence from the now-bankrupt Accell Group. The French brand's CEO William Perrier is happy with the development: "We've got an opportunity. It's up to us to transform it into a future."
The next generation will spearhead SunRace Sturmey-Archer's strategic restructuring now founder Tony Hsu has handed over the chairmanship to his daughter, Sandy Hsu. The Board of Directors unanimously approved her appointment, marking a pivotal leadership transition for the 54-year-old company.
Taiwanese bicycle manufacturer Giant has established a new Spanish subsidiary in Girona with an initial share capital of €1 million. The newly established entity, Giant Bicycle Spain SL, will focus on the commercialisation of bicycles, parts, accessories and related equipment, in one of Europe's most important cycling hubs.
British infrastructure investment firm VisionEdgeOne Limited (VE1) has acquired Swiss bike-sharing company Publibike AG. According to the company, this marks its second investment in the micromobility (mobility-as a service) sector.
SponsoredFrom WorldTour racing to fast everyday rides, modern cyclists expect more from their wheels than ever before. Performance, reliability, aerodynamics and versatility all matter—but not every rider has the same needs. "That is why we developed a complete carbon wheel lineup built around one engineering philosophy while offering three distinct performance levels," says Ron Correa from Vision.
The trustees overseeing the bankruptcy of the Dutch Accell entities today launched an international sales process for the group, inviting potential buyers to bid for the business as a whole or in part. A back-stop agreement with an interested party covering all of Accell's bike brands is intended to provide business continuity while the sales process takes place.
The Rebirth Group, owner of bicycle brands including Solex, Gitane, Peugeot Cycles, Cowboy and Angell, is pursuing an increasingly ambitious consolidation strategy in the European bicycle industry. At the same time, the French group is facing mounting financial and legal pressure, including eviction proceedings, unpaid debts and historically substantial losses.
Optima Cycles and Bike&Co have entered a strategic supplier partnership for the German market partnership. Effective from 1 August 2026, the brands Lovens, Dolly and Dutch ID became part of Bike&Co's supplier programme for its affiliated independent bicycle retailers.
Also, Inc., the US micromobility spin-off from electric car manufacturer Rivian, has closed a $150 million (€128 million) Series D financing round. Led by Prysm Capital, with participation from Eclipse Capital, Greenoaks and MVP Ventures, the new capital will accelerate development of its autonomous vehicle platform. With US shipments of its TM-B e-bike underway, the brand is now building a team for a European market launch.
A total of 422,000 e-bike units were imported into the European Union in the first six months of 2026, the latest Eurostat data shows. This is up 36% from the same period in 2025. Unlike last year, China now supplies the lion's share of these imports. Year to date, China accounts for 41% of e-bikes entering the EU.
