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Mr. Huang hopes that TAIPEI CYCLE will be the platform for innovative exchanges in global cycling industry, leading the way to new business opportunities. In the media conference today, 9 companies unveil their innovations, including smallest and lightest pedelec center motor in the world from Joy Industrial, bicycle pump that can be operated single-handedly from BETO, dropper seat post that can be integrated into the design of the frame from KIND SHOCK, bike that can be folded in 10 seconds and can carry loads both front and back from Tern, and bike with classic design using latest composite materials from Ming Cycle (Strida).

To further encourage innovation, TAITRA and the Taiwan Bicycle Association co-organize the “TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards”, executed independently by iF International Design Forum. For the first time winning entries for 2014 TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards were featured in INTERBIKE in Las Vegas (USA) in September, receiving rave reviews from North American buyers and award-winning enterprises. Buyers were able to experience innovation first-hand, while award-winning companies such as Healthcare Technology (UK), with its iPhone Powered Bike Computer that uses Bluetooth Smart technology to connect iPhone to an external display, obtained orders on-site.

Many innovations in the industry come from small and medium enterprises (SMEs). TAIPEI CYCLE uniquely features their innovative strengths to the industry worldwide. 2015 TAIPEI CYCLE d&i awards have added a Gold Award for Young Enterprise, in special recognition of innovation from enterprises established after January 1, 2011. Applications for the awards are accepted until December 19, 2014.

In 2015, 60 new companies will join TAIPEI CYCLE at the second floor of TWTC Hall 1, many of which are involved in the development of accessories and repair tools. Their exhibits reveal a clear trend of cycling becoming a part of everyday life, and offer buyers new options in making cycling more comfortable and convenient. Joining Japanese name brands such as SHIMANO, Cateye, and Crops, Japan Bicycle Promotion Institute will organize 11 Japanese SMEs to participate in TAIPEI CYCLE 2015, demonstrating that TAIPEI CYCLE is becoming the platform for gaining international attention for SMEs from Taiwan and beyond.

Innovation in TAIPEI CYCLE does not stop with exhibitors. TAITRA has developed APP that provides indoor navigation for visitors across the 58,000-square-meter showground. This APP was first introduced during COMPUTEX 2014, winning the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI) Marketing Award. It will be available for visitors to TAIPEI CYCLE 2015, making planning for visits during the Show and identifying suitable exhibitors efficient and convenient.

TAIPEI CYCLE 2015 will again be held in conjunction with the Taipei International Sporting Goods Show (TaiSPO) 2015, which is expected to attract over 10,000 foreign buyers altogether. 17% of all buyers visited both shows in 2014, shopping for all things sports including fitness, outdoor, and water sports equipment conveniently in one trip.

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TAIPEI CYCLE, platform for worldwide exhibitors to make their product debut and build new business

Ford, the global car maker, made the debut of cross-over into folding bike in Taipei Cycle, attracting much attention from visitors and professional media all over the world. Those products on display in the TAIPEI CYCLE Show will be officially unveiled at the Ford headquarter in the US in May.

Darfon is another example of companies in other industries crossing over into the cycle industry. Representative from Darfon, said with their E-bike Panther PS1 winning TAIPEI CYCLE d&i GOLD award this year, European and American buyers flocked to their stand to make inquiries and future sales in these market looked promising.

Representative from the Portuguese crank maker, Miranda, said they had the best show result ever, comparing with other shows they had attended in Europe and America. They also confirmed their participation for the show next year and looked forward to the possibility of having larger space.

GreenTrans, 100% invested by China Motor, Mitsubishi’s Taiwan exclusive partner and 2nd largest car manufacturer in Taiwan, exhibited their latest design in motor, battery and power unit for E-bikes. These new products made E-bikes lasting longer, quieter and more comfortable to ride. Representative from GreenTrans pointed out that with a complete product line exhibiting at the Show, they looked very favorably on the growing their business in cycling industry.

ALLIED, a tri-bicycle and kids bike maker, felt positive about winning the 2014 TAIPEI CYCLE d&i award. Several international visitors came to Exhibition Hall 1 to meet with them specifically, because they saw the winning product at the Nankang Hall, showing that this competition is a great platform for exhibitors to move into international spotlight.

Velo City 2016 in Taipei

At the Velocity Workshop March 7, hosted jointly by the host city of Velocity 2016, Taipei, and the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), Mr. Hou, the major of Taipei City, indicated that bicycles were not only for leisure, but as an important means of green urban transport. Taipei City has promoted the public bike rental system, U-bike for the past 5 years, with customer satisfaction rating at 90%, turnover at 12 times per day, and the number of users growing from 3% to 5.5%. This system has become an icon for Taipei city, which not only characterize Taipei as a bicycle-friendly city, but also attracted representatives from Shanghai, Beijin, Tokyo and Seoul to come.

The chairman of ECF, Manfred Neun, also remarked that ECF chose Taipei as the first Asian city to host Velocity Conference, because Taiwan had 3 advantages: innovative industry cluster that made Taiwan a leader in cycling industry, general public enthusiastic about using bicycles, and strong government support.

2015 TAIPEI CYCLE & TaiSPO scheduled March 18 to 21 at Nangang Exhibition Hall, TWTC Hall 1 & Hall 3.

Visitor statistics showed that over 17% of international visitors to TAIPEI CYCLE also made their way to the Taipei Sporting Goods Show (TaiSPO) at Exhibition Halls 1 & 3. The 2015 TAIPEI CYCLE and TaiSPO will be held from March 18 to 21, allowing one-stop shopping for sporting goods buyers near and far.

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