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Leicester’s electric bike share scheme has now opened up to all city residents. A discounted trial offer will be available for a limited period and includes a reduction in the cost of scheme membership, as well as discounted usage rates for each journey taken. The scheme, known as Santander Cycles …

Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) has launched the EAV2Charge, a new ultra-lightweight commercial vehicle based on its EAV2Cubed model. While continuing to supply multiple international logistics companies from DPD to Zedify, as well as supporting supermarket deliveries by Asda and Ocado, EAV’s latest design is aimed at the fast-growing arena of …

Wiggle has reported an uplift in sales across its fitness categories, with interest in e-bikes increasing by 129% last year and sales of e-bikes up 355%. The data has revealed that consumers may be considering swapping their public transport commute to work for cycling as a healthier, socially distanced option, …

The Electric Bike Shop has expanded to six stores nationwide and a distribution hub in the Midlands – with plans to open three more stores by the end of 2021 and have a total store portfolio of 15-20 by the end of 2022. “We can sit back, relax and pat …

Being a newcomer to an industry can be tough at any time – let alone in the middle of a global pandemic. The lack of events over the past 12 months has meant fewer opportunities to network and introduce new products and engage with them, meaning it has been challenging …

Voi Technology has partnered with Closca to create a range of reflective folding helmets. From 12th April, Voi’s monthly pass users will be able to redeem their free Voi/Closca helmet online when they sign-up for the Voi monthly pass. The helmets, which are ordinarily priced at €79.90 on the Closca …

Bafang has received a UK Conformity Assessment Marking (UKCA) from TUV SUD Certification and Testing. It indicates that Bafang’s Central Motor Drive System M200 (M200) conforms to the latest market access requirements of the UK. It is also the first UKCA certificate issued by TUV SUD to China’s e-bike industry. …

Electric, urban and folding bike retailer Velorution has partnered with Fenwick. The deal between the two parties will see Velorution, which already has stores in four locations across London, further its growth. Velorution X Fenwick of Bond Street and Velorution X Fenwick in Bentalls Kingston are set to open on …