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    Pedelec Riders Club of Britain

    Would there be any interest in establishing a Pedelec Riders Club of Britain? I write this not long after returning from the Peak District and lengthy discussions with my father-in-law and brother-in-law, both keen cyclists, the latter a keen club cyclist and committee member for many years...
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    SillyThought for the Day

    As the old saying goes, 'Where there's muck there's brass' :cool:
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    New ebike magazine coming out on 23rd September

    Do you know id ecyclist will be generally available and how often it's going to be published? I just hope it's not just a 'one off' publication for the bike show and to test the water. I also subscribe to Electric Bike magazine and it will be a great shame if it does not continue. I am sure...
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    Rose bikes?

    I hope this is not the case, but I think with people uncertain about jobs and tightening their belts some are unwilling to splash out on an ebike. This coupled with increased popularity of ordinary cycling might make some manufacturers consider pulling out. Having said that I have noticed a few...
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    Electric Bikes on Test Match Special

    I was listening to the 5th Ashes Test on BBC Radio 4 when electric bikes were mentioned. Apparently Jonathan Agnew is taking part in a charity cycle ride around the venues for the forthcoming 1 day series of matches and his chosen steed an electric bike.
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    which conversion kit is the best

    Similar question I was thinking of posting closer to purchase time, as I'm considering a Cyclotricity kit. Apart from social/pleasure riding, I would be looking at a kit for my Schwinn Voyageur suitable for a 13 mile round trip. The route includes 2 very steep hills for a couple of miles of the...
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    BBC News site gets it right for once. Shock! Horror!

    Good article and a very good point made by RobF about cyclists who own cars actually do pay road tax. Regarding cycling and funding, I don't think the government will ever take cycling seriously. Take the £94million investment (which followed a cut of £60million in the cycling budget), this is...
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    Hello from the Fens.

    You are certainly right about the winds ....especially from an easterly direction with the added chill. Very little to stop them between the Russian Steppes and the Wash. I was on a Carlton racing bike in those days. No progress on the Schwinn Voyageur conversion yet, as it's on Santa's waiting...
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    Hello from the Fens.

    Ah the Fens, some of my earliest cycling memories. I was more on the edge of the Fens at Terrington St.Clement, but know the area well. Definitely know what you mean about seeing your destination from 20 miles away and the challenge to get there.
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    Dutch Bosch and bike blog show battery internals and a Neoprene Battery Cosy

    Review of 17 ebikes from our Dutch friends Elektrische fiets test 2013 | Elektrischefietsen.com
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    £94million!!

    Absolutely spot on there GaRRy
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    £94million!!

    I've also read they are going to create a coast to coast cycleway across Devon. Look forward to that :)
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    Would you like Pedelecs merchandise ?

    Maybe a fluorescent cycling vest with the logo and web address on would be a practical item. Be seen, be safe...and promote electric cycling..
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    Oxford cycling congestion

    Love watching these period films. Interesting how times change. I remember when I left school in 1979 at least 25% of pupils came to school by bike. I now live just along the road form 2 schools and I reckon I can count the number of kids that go to school by bike on my hands. Not sure if this...
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    puddles and potholes

    I absolutely agree, but if this rule is not promoted or policed riders will still be forced out of the way. What annoys me is billions is spent creating new roads, when they cannot even maintain the present road system. A bit like adding an extension to your house when the rest of the house is...
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    Navigational events could be ideal for ebike sporting activity

    Ha ha I have done some of that with my lads. Great fun, and again something which could be developed as an activity for groups of ebike riders, adding further interest to the cycle ride.
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    Navigational events could be ideal for ebike sporting activity

    Some of the mountain bike events would definitely need a great deal of battery power. But some events could be organised to suit local or regional riders, aiming it at more navigation (the treasure trail aspect) rather than more physical and battery draining aspects. The Salop event certainly...
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    Navigational events could be ideal for ebike sporting activity

    Commenting on another thread where we touched upon sporting cyclists made me think of sporting or competitive events ebikes would be suitable for and which more leisurely riders would enjoy. One such activity could be a navigational road trial (or basically a treasure trail but on ebikes). I...
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    Hello and where have all the sellers gone

    I think flecc is spot on re-the sporting aspect. But there must be large numbers of people in these areas that would enjoy ebikes for 'leisure cycling' or simply for a short commute. Maybe an organised event in somewhere such as Buxton, Congleton or Holmfirth could help reach these people? I...
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    Hello and where have all the sellers gone

    :D Nice work. Certainly some beautiful scenery and great cycling routes around the Peak District. As I said to the wife's family, ebikes are about enhancing cycling not eradicating it. Something I shall remind my wife's family when they cant make it up Mam Tor ;)