E-Bikes & Tech

E-Bike Scandal Unveiled: A Green Revolution on Shaky Ground In a surprising turn of events for the cycling community, a recent investigation into e-bike imports in Greece has unveiled an extensive smuggling operation. This coordinated raid by the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in June 2025 resulted in the arrest of six individuals, including customs officials,…

Shifting Gears: Giant Bicycles and the Forced Labor Controversy In a stunning development that has sent shockwaves through the cycling community, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a ban on shipments of bicycles, bike parts, and accessories manufactured at Giant’s Taiwan facility. This decision was sparked by allegations of forced labor conditions affecting…

Cycling in Europe: Making Pedal Power a Priority As the world shifts increasingly towards sustainable urban mobility, the voices of cycling enthusiasts are becoming more significant in political discussions. Last June, during an interview with Bike Europe, Tony Grimaldi, president of the European Cycling Industry, passionately emphasized that “we must keep cycling on the political…

Pedaling Forward: Taiwan’s Bicycle Industry Adapts to New Challenges As cycling enthusiasts, we relish the thrill of the ride, but the wheels of progress don’t just turn on the trails. They also revolve in the factories, with manufacturers facing unprecedented challenges in the global market. With recent geopolitical shifts affecting the landscape of bicycle production,…