https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-52711992
"There will also be problems with bike theft – and of culture in places where there is little history of cycling."
I agree - big problem is secure parking in towns / cities.
Court case has started...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-51647068
A cyclist accused of killing a pedestrian while riding a modified e-bike was travelling more than 10mph over the speed limit, a jury heard.
Thomas Hanlon, 32, was "going way too quickly" when he hit Sakine Cihan...
https://electrek.co/2019/04/25/fuell-fluid-electric-bicycle-pre-orders/
Claimed price for the battery pack seems cheap
The Fuell Fluid’s multiple versions have MSRPs ranging from around $3,300-$3,700, but they are available for a 30% discount during the pre-order period. The Fluid-1 with a...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-47623635
Last year Bird, an American company valued at a couple of billion dollars, brought its electric scooter service to the UK, with a pilot scheme on London's Olympic Park.
It seemed a strange move because e-scooters are illegal on UK roads, which is...
https://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/16889634.colchester-leisure-world-cctv-does-not-work-in-the-dark/
Don't always assume that CCTV will protect your bike when parked up esp with clocks going forward if this story about problems with my local Council CCTV is prevalent with other town...
Interesting overview on leccy plane developments from Air & Space Magazine Aug 2018
https://www.airspacemag.com/flight-today/electricity-in-the-air-180969510/
Gang of thieves ride out of Cycle Revolution on £3,500 bicycle
HOSTILE thieves threatened staff members before making their getaway on a £3,500 electric bike.
Three crooks went into Cycle Revolution in Peartree Road, Stanway, and two of them caught the attention of staff by immediately...
http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/police-officer-riding-motorised-bike-12097548
Presumably a pedelec
A police officer riding a motorised bike hit a pedestrian in a cycle lane - and then sued for damages claiming the man had stepped into his path.
Tony...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-35669181
A cyclist who had her bike stolen after it was secured to a sabotaged bike rack has warned others about the "cunning" scam.
Sarah King found her cycle was missing from a rack in Camberwell on Thursday night following a meeting.
Ms King said...
Thoughts on these 'Armadillos' being installed (Gosforth in Newcastle-upon-Tyne)
Motorcyclists not a happy bunch about them http://www.salfordstar.com/article.asp?id=2471
Thoughts folk?
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-revs-up-motorcycle-market
It says:
Motorcycles and scooters will join cars, vans, trucks and buses in the government’s drive for greener vehicles, Business Minister Matthew Hancock announced today (27 March 2015).
Up to £7.5...
Not pedelec electric but an interesting idea for cheaply pootllng about on - Slap a C90 motor in and hit the cycle lanes ;-)
Should be cheap to run - classed as moped (if 50cc) so easy to insure, MOT etc.
http://rideapart.com/2014/06/shut-take-money-motoped/
Hi
Stumbled across this site while researching into leccy bikes, and look forward to continuing to learn and contribute here.
Currently a motorcyclist (no car licence) and after a heart attack a couple or three years back got into cycling for commuting and leisure which has gone well bar the...
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