Spin has launched two schemes, Spin Access and Spin Everyday Heroes, to support key workers and low-income riders in the UK with free and subsidised rides in its areas of operations. Both programmes are now live in Milton Keynes and will also be available in additional locations where Spin is …
Read More »One in five women feel safe cycling alone at night, Lime’s Tackling the Gender Pedal Gap report reveals
A new study from Lime has found that nine in 10 (91%) women face barriers to cycling in the UK. The …
Transport for West Midlands to analyse ‘near miss’ data on roads thanks to VivaCity partnership
VivaCity, the transport technology scaleup, has announced a strategic partnership with Transport for…
Beryl adds e-cargo bikes to Hereford bike share scheme
Beryl and Herefordshire Council are launching an innovative new addition to the bike and e-bike shar…
Dott to use AI technology to improve e-scooter parking
Dott, the European micromobility operator, is further improving correct parking of its shared e-scoo…
Cowboy opens e-bike brand store in Brussels
Cowboy has opened its new brand store in central Brussels. The showroom, just a few metres away from…
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Halfords reports e-mobility growth of 184% in latest interim results
Halfords has reported strong cycling revenue growth through H1, finishing at 54.4% LFL, with e-mobility at 184%. The retailer saw group revenue growth of 9.6% and profit before tax of £56 million, it announced in its interim results for the 26 weeks to 2nd October. Online sales grew by 148% …
Read More »Ribble Cycles launches new e-bike step-through models
Ribble has added to its e-bike range with the new Hybrid AL e step-through and the CGR AL e step-through models. “Cycling’s popularity has increased over the past decade with more and more people discovering the benefits and joy of cycling,” said Ribble’s CEO, Andy Smallwood. “We’ve added the new …
Read More »TfL looking for e-scooter operators for year-long rental trial in capital
TfL, London Councils and London’s boroughs are working together on plans for a trial of rental e-scooters in the capital. This trial aims to promote safety standards and develop a better understanding of the impact of this emerging mode of transport on London’s roads. A competition has been launched today, which is …
Read More »Government set to introduce e-bike subsidy scheme
The Government is reportedly planning to introduce a scheme next spring to subsidise the purchase of electric bikes. The scheme is expected to bring consumers savings of about a third of the retail price of an e-bike, although the Government is yet to reveal full details. Trials will begin in …
Read More »Serial 1 Cycle Company unveils details of first e-bike portfolio
Serial 1 Cycle Company, a dedicated e-bike brand formed with American motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson, has unveiled the details of its first portfolio of e-bikes. Pre-ordering opened yesterday, with deliveries set to begin in the United States and Germany in early spring 2021. Serial 1’s debut line-up spans four pedal-assist e-bikes …
Read More »Over 350 guests take part in Bafang’s fifth annual EPAC technology fair
Over 350 guests took part in the Bafang’s fifth annual EPAC technology fair in Suzhou, China, taking place from 12th-13th November. This year, the focus was on establishing standards for e-bikes, and introductions of new products and innovations from the e-bike systems manufacturer. The annual event aims to provide a …
Read More »Wales’ ‘first’ public e-bike share scheme launches in Penarth
A new public electric bike share scheme has been launched in Penarth by nextbike, thanks to funding from The Vale of Glamorgan Council. The fleet of 50 e-bikes and five stations was launched on 12th November. Vale Council received numerous requests from the public to introduce its own scheme following …
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