Cycling Industry's Sustainable Practices, an international press conference announcing the
show's 2023 focus on sustainability, featuring five pivotal themes of discussion, and welcoming
international exhibitors and visitors.
Hosted by James Huang, the chair of TAITRA, the panel discussed how the fight against climate change
is affecting all industries across the globe, with companies striving to achieve low-carbon emissions.
As the largest emitter, transport is gradually finding its way towards electrification, and bicycles will
be a key component in the future of clean mobility. Bicycles will also be critical to the future of urban
smart mobility, where data will be collected, analysed and shared, bringing safer and more efficient
urban mobility to the world.
Since 2020, the bicycle industry has experienced tremendous growth as a result of the Covid-19
pandemic. From January to July 2022, the total export value of Taiwan’s traditional bicycle,
e-bikes, and bicycle parts reached $3.542 billion (USD), with a year-on-year growth of 29%.
Notably, the growth of Taiwan’s e-bike exports has surpassed traditional bicycles, and is
estimated to exceed traditional bicycles by 2025 with the so-called “Golden Cross”. With people
becoming more accepting of healthier and more sustainable lifestyles, support for a market that
focuses on smart devices and sustainability has dramatically increased. As a result, Taiwan's
bicycle industry has a great standing point due to its strong supply chain and its strategic
positioning in technologies.
In 2023, TAIPEI CYCLE will rebrand itself, focusing on five key themes in sustainability, including Resilient
Supply Chain, Digital Connections, Vibrant Innovations, Dynamic Lifestyle, and Sustainable Moves.
These themes will cover supply chain, OEM, brands, smart wearables, training software and equipment, and
bike tour services. 2023 will also see the physical show held alongside TAIPEI CYCLE DigitalGo, a newly
developed virtual show. The integrated physical show and virtual platform will see a greater reach
internationally, and as borders open from the pandemic restrictions, TAITRA will also promote and invite more
international buyers via its overseas branches.
Panellists of this international press conference included Robert Wu, president of KMC and Ken Li,
spokesman of GIAN GROUP, who shared their insights on the international trends of Net-Zero, digitalization,
smart devices, the changes of the cycling industry and the green practices of their organisations.
Watch the live stream video
For more information about TAIPEI CYCLE 2023 and DigitalGo, please visit: https://www.taipeicycle.com.tw/en/index.html
