E-bikes pose an enormous opportunity for bike shops willing to embrace urban transport, but getting started can be intimidating for retailers. Myles Warwood explores the fluctuating costs of electric bikes This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here During the pandemic, bike …
Read More »IAA Mobility hosts World Cycling Forum for second time
The major transport show IAA Mobility is once again hosting the World Cycling Forum, with attendees …
Transport and sustainability event Move 2023 announces keynote lineup
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UK shared transport brand Beryl teams up with life coach and campaigner Kate Strong
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Swapfiets announces e-bikes now available via Cycle to Work scheme
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Tier utilises on-board sensors and AI to detect e-scooter pavement riding
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‘E-scooter education should not simply be a tick box exercise’
By Nathan Davies, executive head of policy and portfolio, RoSPA The growing popularity of e-scooters as a mode of transport across the globe reflects their promise of convenience, affordability and environmental sustainability. But as with any developing technology, safety cannot just be an afterthought or regarded as a barrier to …
Read More »“There is pent-up demand for e-scooters”: Tandem Group on embracing electric
Despite the lingering uncertainty about e-scooters, UK product distributor Tandem Group is forging ahead in e-mobility. Director of sales Matt Rudd talks to Alex Ballinger about e-transport This piece first appeared in the August edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your free subscription here E-scooters continue to be the biggest talking …
Read More »The Electric Bike Shop takes over four Pure Electric stores
E-bike specialist retailer The Electric Bike Shop has announced it will be taking over four Pure Electric stores. Last month, e-mobility retailer Pure Electric announced that it would be focussing on international expansion of its branded e-scooter business, and as a result would be exiting the e-bike market, closing a …
Read More »Voi encourages drivers to try an e-bike on Cycle to Work day with free rides
Shared micromobility operator Voi has urged drivers to ditch their car in favour of an e-bike, by offering free rides on Cycle to Work Day. Now in its 10th year and taking place on Thursday, 4th August, Cycle to Work Day is a national annual event that encourages people to …
Read More »Cycling levels surge in England as consumers try to cut costs, according to Cycling UK
Cycling levels in England have jumped dramatically as consumers try to reduce their outgoings, according to charity Cycling UK. According to the advocacy organisation, cycling levels have risen by 47% on weekdays and 27% on weekends in the five months up to the end of July, when compared with the …
Read More »Lime donates three adapted bikes to award-winning cycling charity
Micromobility brand Lime has donated three specially-adapted bikes to the inclusive cycling charity Wheels for Wellbeing. As part of its drive to get more people using sustainable modes of transport, US-based e-scooter and e-bike operator Lime has sponsored the three adaptive bikes, which will be used to run bike training …
Read More »Tier unveils new sixth generation e-scooter
Shared micromobility operator Tier has unveiled its sixth generation e-scooter, which will be rolled out in Germany, Austria, Hungary and Sweden. The new Tier 6 features a host of updated features, including direct visual feedback for riders in slow zones, no parking, and no go zones via the display, as …
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