Tag Archives: e-bikes

York is expanding its e-scooter trial with the roll-out of 50 e-bikes from Tier. Riders can pick up the e-bikes from various locations in the city, including both of York’s university campuses and York Hospital, and ride them on a number of dedicated routes. Renting an e-bike will cost the …

VanMoof has launched the new PowerBank, giving riders up to 100 kilometres extra range on their VanMoof S3 or X3. As a detachable accessory that can be charged indoors, the PowerBank is designed not only to extend your ride but also to allow riders to charge their bikes more easily. …

LEVA-EU has organised two information meetings on the Commission’s new battery proposal, both taking place this week. The Commission’s proposal to the European Parliament and Council for new battery legislation is ‘no less than an existential threat’ to most companies in the Light Electric Vehicle (LEV) sector, said the association. …

Biktrix has released the latest addition to its product line-up, the ‘moped-style’ Moto. It features a range of over 100 miles, the brand said, the option for dual 48V 21Ah batteries, a 750W Bafang hub motor and a single-speed drivetrain. “The Moto will swiftly empower you to span cities, climb …

Sea Otter Europe has announced the addition of an electric bike World Cup event. The World E-Bike Series – the electric MTB World Cup organised by the UCI – is an international circuit launched in 2019 in Monaco, which, this year, will consist of six events, one of which will …

France is set to offer car owners the chance to swap their old vehicles for €2,500 towards the purchase of an electric bike. Deputies in the Assembly voted for an amendment to the French Governments’ Climate and Resilience plan to extend the “prime à la conversion” to a series of …

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 …

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, …

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 …

By Jamie Milroy, co-founder and CEO at Dash Rides With the global pandemic leading to national lockdowns and concerns about social distancing, cycling in the UK has never been more popular. People are itching to get out and about, and we’re not just talking about fitness fanatics. More commuters are …