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Dutch cycle industry figures from RAI reported an increase in overall revenue from cycle sales last year, fuelled by strong growth in electric bike sales. The trade industry group noted both the expansion in the range of e-bikes on sale as well as the fact that “almost one in three” (28%) of new bikes purchased …

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Thieves made off with three electric bikes worth £9,000 from the Bristol e-bike specialist on 28th January. The shop front was forced by a van reversing into a pallet, which the thieves had placed against the door to gain entry. A spokesperson for The Electric Transport Shop said security camera footage had captured clear images …

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Belgium’s Cyclo-Cross World Championship also staged the first official case of high-level ‘mechanical doping’ at the weekend. International Cycling Union president (UCI), Brian Cookson, confirmed “technological fraud” had taken place with the bike belonging to 19-year-old Belgian – and pre-race U23 favourite – Femke Van den Driessche, being seized by the UCI as a result. …

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