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Connected Cycle and I Lock It by Haveltec, have announced a partnership and a technical integration of I Lock It bike locks with Connected Cycle’s hardware and fleet management software. In this integration, Connected Cycle’s CC521 bike tracking device is wire connected to the I Lock It lock. A command …

British start-up Skarper has attracted £4.5 million in new investment, bringing total funding to £12.8 million for its patented device that can turn a regular bike into an e-bike and back again with a single click. The latest round has been led by investment portfolio firm Adjuvo, generating the new …

The European Cyclists’​ Federation, cycling’s voice in Brussels, exists solely to actively advocate for more and better cycling for all. In April of 2024, European Institutions adopted the European Declaration on Cycling, a historic milestone for cycling. On Tuesday, September, 24 the opening plenary of the EuroVelo and Cycling Tourism …

Transport for West Midlands (TfWM), part of the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), and Solihull Council have announced a partnership with VivaCity, the transport technology scale-up, to improve road safety for pedestrians and cyclists with AI-powered sensor technology. The sensors have been commissioned at a toucan crossing near Blythe Valley. …

Saris Infrastructure has announced the launch of the new Scooter Dock, expanding its line-up of infrastructure offerings to cater to even more riders. Inspired by the Saris Bike Dock design and made in the USA, the new rack incorporates individual bays to park up to three scooters, while still allowing …

Swiss shared e-bike provider Pick-e-Bike, part of Baselland Transport (BLT) AG, has launched a pioneering solution which enables its S-pedelec to be ridden as regular e-bikes. Through the Pick-e-Bike app, shared bikes are transformed from 45 km/h S-pedelec into a 25 km/h limited regular e-bike. ‘Speed-Setting’ makes the operator’s bike …

British industrial cargo bike business EAV has made a high-profile appointment, with the recruitment of Sam Bernard as its new director of engineering, as well as taking a seat on the board. Bernard has enjoyed a decorated career as a product developer, having previously spent more than four years developing …

Lyft and Bird have announced a partnership to bring Bird scooters to the Lyft app. The integration is now live in over twenty-five US cities, with more cities launching in the coming weeks.  Building on Lyft’s partnership with Spin, now owned by Bird, this partnership aims to further position Lyft …