Taipei International Cycle Show
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| Taipei International Cycle Show | |
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Trade show for the bicycle industry |
| Venue | Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center |
| Location(s) | Nangang District, Taipei |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Inaugurated | April 11, 1988 |
| Most recent | March 26, 2025 |
| Next event | March 25, 2026 |
| Attendance |  17,000+ (2025) |
| Organized by | Taiwan External Trade Development Council and Taiwan Bicycle Association |
| Website | www |
Taipei International Cycle Show (commonly Taipei Cycle) is an annual professional trade show for the bicycle industry held each spring at the Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei, Taiwan. It is organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) and the Taiwan Bicycle Association, and is widely considered Asia’s largest and the world's second-largest bicycle industry exhibition after Eurobike.[1] It first debuted in April 1988 after the suspension of the Tokyo Bike Show, providing a platform for Taiwan’s burgeoning export-focused bicycle sector to consolidate its international presence.[2]
In 1988, Taiwan's status as a major bicycle exporter—especially to the US—created favorable conditions for a dedicated bicycle trade fair. Following the cancellation of Japan’s Tokyo Bicycle Show, TAITRA separated the bicycle section from the Taipei International Sporting Goods Show and launched the Taipei Cycle Show. By attracting exhibitors and buyers from countries like the United States, Italy, Germany, France, Japan, and South Korea, the event quickly gained regional prominence.[3]
Developments and themes
Over the years, the show has grown significantly in scale. The 2024 edition featured approximately 950 exhibitors across 3,500 booths, marking a 15% increase since 2019 (pre-pandemic levels), and attracted around 4,000 international attendees from over 90 countries.[4][5]
For 2024, key themes included Micro Mobility, Green Action, Startup & Innovation, and Cycling Culture & Lifestyle, focusing on sustainability, electric mobility, and innovation via initiatives like Bike Venture, d&i Awards, and an e-cycling pavilion.[6]
The 2025 edition (March 26–29) continued this trajectory with 980 exhibitors from 35 countries across 3,600 booths, drawing approximately 17,000 visitors from 80 countries. It emphasized four core themes—Innovation Drive, Green Forward, Cycling Ecosystem, and Smart Cycling—and included features such as green award programs, startup zones, demo tracks, and virtual e-cycling exhibits.[7]
Challenges and industry context
Despite the show’s upbeat expansion, the bicycle industry has faced significant challenges. Recent years saw steep declines in export volumes—Taiwan’s bicycle exports fell below one million units, dropping by 31% compared to 2023, and e-bike exports plunged by 47%.[8]
Inventory overhangs and weak demand, especially in components, have dampened international buyer turnout and raised questions about global supply chain disruption. However, sustainability remained a unifying theme, with the show emphasizing green manufacturing, carbon reduction, ESG strategies, and collective supply chain resilience. Forums under ESG and the World Bicycle Industry Association have promoted collaboration and sustainable practices as key to recovery and future growth.[9]
