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IAA Mobility has announced the first bike brands that have registered to exhibit at September’s show. Both regular and electric models from categories including urban, road, cargo, gravel, MTB and more will be showcased. The complete bike brands that have confirmed as of today are Bergamont, Ca Go, Fixie Inc., …

Sheffield City Council has taken delivery of 25 e-bikes and cargo bikes from Pure Electric. The city will be operating a city-wide Social Prescribing Scheme which is being set up by Heeley development trust in partnership with the primary care networks. As part of this scheme, Pure Electric is supplying 21 …

Gocycle has teased a glimpse of its new fast-folding generation four (G4) models ahead of their spring launch. The new 2021 Gocycle G4 and G4i models represent the brand’s “unwavering commitment to its no-compromises design approach” which focuses on lightweight performance and automotive-inspired design. The teaser image (above) gives an exclusive …

Co Bikes has announced new electric bike stations in Exeter, set to help the city’s ambitions to become net carbon zero by 2030. “It’s great news that Co Bikes is expanding its network across the city and giving more and more people a viable alternative to using the car,” said …

E-bike brand HNF Nicolai has reported a 103% growth in sales during the 2020 calendar year, compared with the previous 12 months. Michael Hecken, chief sales and marketing officer of HNF, said HNF and Hero International’s joint strategy of working with independent bike dealers is paying off with more than …

By Jazz Walia, CEO, Tannus Tyres In my opinion, this will be the year that e-bike usage skyrockets as consumers finally embrace technological advancements that have sparked the cycling industry into the modern age. In a new era of city mobility, e-bikes, without a doubt, are going to become the …

Rad Power Bikes has announced a minority investment of $150 million. The investment is from Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), Fidelity Management and Research Company, The Rise Fund, the global impact investing platform managed by TPG, and funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates. Existing investors Durable Capital Partners …

Lime is partnering with e-cargo and passenger bike service Pedal Me to give Londoners free rides to and from their COVID jabs. The Ride to Recovery initiative, which forms part of the £1 million investment in Lime Aid and Access in the UK, will see Londoners given a code for …