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400,000 visitors attend IAA Mobility 2021
A total of 744 exhibitors were present at 2021’s IAA Mobility, including 75 bike brands, which took place in Munich from 7th-12th September. The show was attended by 400,000 participants and 3,500 journalists from 95 countries. This means that the new IAA Mobility attracted 32% more visitors per day compared to the …
Read More »Yeti Cycles launches its first e-MTB, the 160E
Yeti Cycles has released its first e-MTB, the 160E, featuring its new Sixfinity suspension platform. “We felt there was an opportunity to create an e-MTB that was built for racing,” said Chris Conroy, Yeti Cycles’ CEO. “All of our efforts coalesced around the simple goal of making the bike faster …
Read More »The Electric Bike Shop opens new Brentwood store
The Electric Bike Shop has opened a new store on Brentwood High Street. Stocked with an extensive range of e-bikes, the new Brentwood store features a fully equipped workshop with a team of experienced mechanics and knowledgeable sales staff. It is situated only a short walk from Brentwood Rail Station. …
Read More »CUBE presents Concept Dynamic Cargo inspired by BMW
CUBE has presented a new bike concept together with BMW at IAA Mobility: the Concept Dynamic Cargo. The basis of the bike is the front main frame that tilts when cornering. A tilting mechanism ensures that bike and load remain safe and stable in every curve, said CUBE, while the …
Read More »E-bike loan scheme rolled out in Wales
An electric bike pilot scheme that has received more than £1 million of funding from the Welsh Government is already helping local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales. The electric bike loan scheme, run by Sustrans, offers a range of battery-assisted electric bikes for …
Read More »Vivacity Labs, CRP partner to improve school street safety in Hackney
Vivacity Labs has teamed up with Cross River Partnership (CRP) to improve school street safety in Hackney as part of the Healthy Streets Everyday programme. CRP’s Healthy Streets Everyday programme is a Mayor of London Air Quality-funded project to empower boroughs, businesses and communities across London to deliver pedestrian-priority healthy …
Read More »CoMoUK makes key appointment as it steps up campaign for Scottish mobility hubs
CoMoUK has made a key appointment as it steps up its policy and advocacy work for mobility hubs in Scotland. The transport charity has brought in experienced architect Mark Dowey as its senior development officer for the built environment for Scotland. His role will involve working towards the creation of …
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