Big brands such as Giant, Merida, Shimano, SRAM, and KMC are among those who have signed up to showcase their latest innovations at the annual event in Taipei, Taiwan. - Photo Taipei Cycle

Taipei Cycle 2025 puts spotlight on key industry themes

TAIPEI, Taiwan - The setback in the industry isn't restraining the Taipei Cycle Show in promising growth in the exhibitor count for the 2025 edition. For the next edition of the event, show organiser TAITRA expects to welcome nearly 950 exhibitors from 35 countries spanning more than 3,500 booths.

Taipei Cycle 2025: A hub for innovation and sustainability

Taipei Cycle 2025: A hub for innovation and sustainability

From March 26-29, 2025, the Taipei Cycle Show will return to the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, bringing together key players in the cycling industry. With 950 exhibitors across 3,600 booths, the event promises to showcase the future of innovation and sustainability in the cycling industry.

The ongoing diversification of Eurobike’s audience is also reflected in the layout of the event. – Photo Bike Europe

Eurobike responds to changing market situation with shift in...

FRANKFURT, Germany - The delayed improvement in the financial position of leading players in the bicycle industry casts its shadow ahead of Eurobike 2025. The show organisation reports a shift towards more attention for the segments parts and accessories, boutique brands, services and international suppliers.

Four key themes to watch at Taipei Cycle Show 2025

Four key themes to watch at Taipei Cycle Show 2025

The Taipei Cycle Show 2025, organized by Taitra, will be held from March 26 to 29 at TaiNEX 1 and 2. With the theme 'Ride the revolution', this premier event aims to unite global innovations and promote sustainable practices within the bicycle industry. As the second-largest bicycle show worldwide, it plays a vital role in shaping the future of cycling.

Alongside the expo and test track, visitors were also treated to a jam-packed programme discussing topics relevant to cargo bikes, with panels and speakers drawn from across the globe, plus several side-events. - Photo Sanne Paul

ICBF brings cargobike industry together in Utrecht

UTRECHT, The Netherlands - With the introduction of zero-emission zones from 1 January 2025, developments in the cargobike field are more relevant than ever. This was the message at the 2024 edition of the International Cargo Bike Festival (ICBF) which took place in Utrecht, the Netherlands on 25 and 26 October. With a mix of expo and conference programme the event is fully developing into something relevant for all stakeholders in the cargo bike business.

The Get Technical 2024 in Katowice, Poland will include workshops on innovative products and how to implement them into the production process. – Photo the sppot

Get Technical to focus on boosting efficiency in surface finishing

KATOWICE, Poland - Technical expertise and efficiency take centre stage at one of the sppot's BIG3 events - Get Technical. This year, the event will be hosted by partners, Wagner, in Poland from November 20th to 21st.Wagner will also open its doors to its new state-of-the art-facility.

Exhibitor booth applications for Taipei Cycle 2025 have closed, but applicants can still join the waitlist for the opportunity to showcase their brand at next year’s event. – Photo Taipei Cycle

950 exhibitors commit as Taipei Cycle 2025 becomes fully booked

TAIPEI, Taiwan - Despite continued difficulties in the market, exhibitor booth spaces for Taipei Cycle 2025 have officially been filled and a waitlist has been opened. Being held from 26-29 March the event will continue its focus on sustainability.

Three hotels in Taichung’s business district open up their rooms and banquet halls for exhibitors during the Taichung Bike Week. - Photos Bike Europe

Is Taichung Bike Week future proof?

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The lack of one central organiser of Taichung Bike Week might turn out to become the biggest hurdle for the event to overcome the current problems in the bicycle industry. Three hotels in Taichung's business district open up their rooms and banquet halls for exhibitors who invite their customers to come over. For the rest it is wait and see. This means a solid foundation and future vision for TBW are lacking.

During the summit, one panel of speakers including Chris Boardman of Active Travel England explored why the UK’s e-bike market has under-indexed against other core cycling categories, and other comparable EU markets. – Photo Richard Scrase

Top level summit explores how to boost e-bike adoption in the UK

OXFORD, UK - The annual E-bike Summit held in Oxford is now in its sixth year. The event is unusual in that it brings together manufacturers, retailers, politicians and trade bodies in one high-level gathering. Top of the agenda this year was removing the barriers to e-bike adoption in the UK.

Attending an annual sourcing show like Taichung Bike Week has become less relevant for product managers. – Photo Bike Europe

Market uncertainty persists at opening day of Taichung Bike Week

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The slow start of the annual Taichung Bike Week reflects the overall mood in the market. The inventory situation is still delaying product innovations and the development of new models. Over the past years the market has moved away from the annual model year cycles. All of this combined makes attending an annual sourcing show like Taichung Bike Week less relevant for product managers.