MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
COP26: ‘Thinking global, acting local’ is way ahead, says Sustrans
Sustrans Scotland, alongside the Sustainable Transport Alliance, will be at the United Nations global climate summit, COP26, to talk about greener and healthier travel on 10th November. The Green Zone session, starting at 5pm, sets out to demonstrate how local initiatives can engage and empower communities to enjoy more sustainable mobility. COP26, the global climate …
£1m Welsh Government funding for electric bike pilot scheme
An e-bike loan scheme, run by Sustrans, aims to increase active travel options for local residents in the areas of Rhyl, Swansea, Newtown and Barry covered by the scheme’s initial roll out. The scheme is aimed at residents who either don’t cycle regularly or find the purchase cost a barrier to trying them. The Deputy …
Bicycle industry fights e-bike ‘tampering’
CONEBI, the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry, is pulling together industry bodies and companies across Europe and further afield to ‘self-commit’ to increasing measures to prevent rider tampering of electric bikes. The Confederation has secured the signatures of 15 national bicycle industry associations and 68 companies taking a ‘strong stance’ against riders manipulating their …
DfT’s E-cycle extension fund boosts take up
A recently published document outlines successful bids for funds to further promote electric bike uptake in various local authorities. Amongst those, £250K has been allocated to both Leicester City Council and Norfolk County Council, while Birmingham City Council will use £199k to increase the availability of e-bikes and adapted e-bikes through a range of local …
National Trust & Raleigh announce e-bike trial
Raleigh are donating £42,000 of electric bikes to the National Trust for their staff to trial at key sites from this month. The models on trial will include the Motus as well as e-cargo bikes for transporting goods and equipment around some estates. With the charity looking to reduce its reliance on traditional vehicles, the …
Northumberland swaps petrol for pedals
Northumberland County Council has launched a ‘change gear’ initiative as part of a new campaign to encourage residents to slow down and ditch their cars in favour of walking and cycling. ‘The Big Northumberland Gear Change’ is asking residents to sign up to changes in habits, alongside a range of challenges suitable for different ages and abilities. The environmentally-friendly drive aims …
Cycle Show cancels June 2021 dates at Alexandra Palace
The organisers behind The Cycle Show say it’s no longer viable to hold the show planned for June: “We have been working hard over the last couple of weeks, and unfortunately following discussions with exhibitors and the venue, we have established that it is no longer viable to run The Cycle Show and London eBike …
Extraordinary Escapes on an e-bike
Channel 4’s Extraordinary Escapes will tonight demonstrate the practicalities of using electric bikes to explore all Kent has to offer. The programme features Sandi Toksvig, who recently departed her role co-hosting Bake Off, alongside various celebrity friends while they visit quirky bolt-holes and getaways in Suffolk, The Cotswolds, Scotland and windmills and nature reserves in …
New 2021 dates announced for Cycle Show & eBike Festival: 25-27 June
Tickets have gone on sale for the show’s new dates of 25th to 27th June 2021 at Alexandra Palace in London. Three exhibition halls at the venue will be home to the latest bikes, kits and accessories from across both shows, with the venue’s outside parkland of 196 acres offering tarmac and woodland trails for …
LEVA-EU proposes Zero Tailpipe Emissions category
LEVA-EU, the light electrical vehicle trade association, has proposed a new concept of “Zero Tailpipe Emission Vehicles” (ZEVs) as a way of excluding more electric vehicles from being shoehorned into EU Regulation 168/2013, the type approval rules for which are hampering market growth for certain sectors of the electric bike market. These current regulations class …
