Ebike News

[lenny]

E-bike campaign aims to encourage women to cycle

Gloucestershire e-bike campaign encourages more women to cycle

The She's Electric campaign hopes to inspire more women to use cycling as a mode of transport.

feeds.bbci.co.uk

Cheltenham cycleway project final work set to begin

The finished scheme will connect Bishop's Cleeve and Cheltenham to Gloucester.

feeds.bbci.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Angelica Solutions calls on Government to update STATS19 road safety data to include eBikes
"Under the current STATS19 system, eBikes are not distinguished from standard pedal cycles, and while helmet usage may be recorded, this data is not made publicly available. "

https://www.londonworld.com/business/angelica-solutions-calls-on-government-to-update-stats19-road-safety-data-to-include-ebikes-5203526

 

[lenny]

One lane closed on Halesowen road after collision between van and e-bike
A lane was closed on a major road in Halesowen after a collision between a van and an e-bike.

One lane closed on Halesowen road after collision between van and e-bike

A lane was closed on a major road in Halesowen after a collision between a van and an e-bike.

www.expressandstar.com

"A 19-year-old man who was riding an e-bike which was involved in a crash with a van in Halesowen suffered a serious leg injury, police said. "

E-bike rider suffered serious leg injury in Halesowen crash

A 19-year-old man who was riding an e-bike which was involved in a crash with a van in Halesowen suffered a serious leg injury, police said.

www.halesowennews.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Horror as gunman on electric bike forces taxi to pull over before opening fire on passengers in terrifying broad daylight attack

Gunman forces taxi to pull over and opens fire on passengers

Horror unfolded in broad daylight as a gunman on an electric bike forced a taxi to pull over before opening fire on its passengers.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[MikelBikel]

Seems Bad Boorish Coagulation is at it again.
Ebike this, Ebike that, when they mean electric motorcycles.
Best quote was "of 30,000 deaths on road in a year only 3 involved cyclists.. What if everyone on bikes drove into London and see what happens".

"This kind of 'journalism' really really irks me": Cyclists question "contemptible" BBC News e-bike segment full of "absolute rot"; Silca compares Muc-Off to WD40 in Insta spat; Final series of Netflix's Tour de France show is live + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander continuing the countdown to the Tour de France! We'll have all the latest build-up, plus everything else going on in the world of cycling today

road.cc

 

[lenny]

Seems Bad Boorish Coagulation is at it again.
Ebike this, Ebike that, when they mean electric motorcycles.
Best quote was "of 30,000 deaths on road in a year only 3 involved cyclists.. What if everyone on bikes drove into London and see what happens".

"This kind of 'journalism' really really irks me": Cyclists question "contemptible" BBC News e-bike segment full of "absolute rot"; Silca compares Muc-Off to WD40 in Insta spat; Final series of Netflix's Tour de France show is live + more on the live blog

Welcome back to the road.cc live blog, Dan Alexander continuing the countdown to the Tour de France! We'll have all the latest build-up, plus everything else going on in the world of cycling today

road.cc

"She said she was crossing the road on her way to the gym when a Lime bike rider suddenly came from 'between the buses' and knocked her down, before riding off. "

Aldo Zilli calls for e-bike crackdown

Maureen Welch, 83, was hospitalised for five weeks with a broken leg after the horror crash with a Lime bike rider in Lewisham, south-east London .

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[lenny]

E-bike boom exposes regulatory and insurance gaps

E-bike use is rapidly rising, but outdated rules and poor data collection is making insurance harder to deliver

www.insurancetimes.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Suspect named after knifepoint robbery of e-bikes

Suspect named after knifepoint robbery of e-bikes

He will appear at crown court at a later date

www.liverpoolecho.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Appeal to identify person in connection with anti-social riding in Three Rivers

https://www.herts.police.uk/news/hertfordshire/news/2025/july-2025/appeal-to-identify-person-in-connection-with-anti-social-riding-in-three-rivers/

 

[lenny]

Four people arrested after man seriously injuries in crash involving e-bikes

Four people arrested after man seriously injuries in crash involving e-bikes

Officers are appealing for help

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Man due in court following Ryde E-bike collision investigation

https://www.hampshire.police.uk/news/hampshire/news/news/2025/july/man-due-in-court-following-ryde-e-bike-collision-investigation/

 

[lenny]

Watch: Wiltshire Police arrest Swindon teenager with machete

Watch: Moment police officers swoop to arrest teenager armed with machete

Newly released footage has shown the moment a Swindon teenager with a machete was arrested in the town centre.

www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Send UK's seized illegal dirt bikes to Ukraine to help beat Russia, MP urges

Send UK's seized illegal dirt bikes to Ukraine to help beat Russia, MP urges

David Taylor has said that off-road vehicles seized by the police could be used by Ukrainian troops on the front line

inews.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Five vehicles seized in crackdown on anti-social behaviour
"During the patrols, officers seized two motorbikes, three cars, and pursued an e-bike. "

Hampshire Constabulary seize five vehicles in Southampton crackdown

Five vehicles were seized from the streets of Southampton after a major police crackdown.

www.dailyecho.co.uk

 

[MikelBikel]

Send UK's seized illegal dirt bikes to Ukraine to help beat Russia, MP urges

Send UK's seized illegal dirt bikes to Ukraine to help beat Russia, MP urges

David Taylor has said that off-road vehicles seized by the police could be used by Ukrainian troops on the front line

inews.co.uk

"Seize UK's illegal entrants and send to Yookrane, lead by MP's, to help beat Rooskis"
There, FIFY. Haha (humour)

 

[lenny]

Major UK city set to increase road age limit rule by four years
Cardiff will be launching a new electric bike hire scheme, with e-bikes arriving in 2026.
"According to council documents, the scheme will only be available for those over the age of 18, marking a key difference between the Department for Transport’s e-bike policy, which allows riders to use the bike at the age of 14."

Major UK city set to increase road age limit rule by four years

Cardiff will be launching a new electric bike hire scheme, with e-bikes arriving in 2026.

www.birminghammail.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Boy ‘threatened and assaulted’ by two teenagers has e-bike stolen in Ifield

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/boy-threatened-and-assaulted-by-two-teenagers-has-e-bike-stolen-in-ifield-5217064

 

[MikelBikel]

What's going on here?
Is there a story?
One squashed surron!

Thank you to Aiyla for the clip!

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[saneagle]

What's going on here?
Is there a story?
One squashed surron!

Thank you to Aiyla for the clip!

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No. it was just a flat battery.

 

[lenny]

What's going on here?
Is there a story?
One squashed surron!

Thank you to Aiyla for the clip!

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Van hit level crossing after 'dog chewed handbrake'

Disruption between Harrogate and York as van crashes through crossing

Train lines between Harrogate and York have reopened but a reduced service is operating.

www.bbc.co.uk