MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
Paralympic cyclist converts to electric bike power
James Brown is a keen athlete and cyclist, winning the Bronze medal at the 2012 Paralympics for the tandem road time trial. Partially sighted, he has also completed in many world championships in a variety of sports from track events to cross-country skiing. In May 2014 however, James was airlifted to hospital following a bad …
Electric Bike Corporation to launch Bergamont bikes in UK
EBC have announced they are to launch the Bergamont brand in the UK at this week’s NEC Cycle Show in Birmingham. The company will be exhibiting on Stand H131 in Hall 12. Having started out as a small bicycle repair shop in Hamburg in 1993, Bergamont are now one of Germany’s leading manufacturers and an …
Kidney patient sets new electric bike world record
Mat Dib, who suffers from chronic kidney disease, this week completed the Isle of Man TT mountain bike course in the fastest time of just under one and half hours on an e-bike, to become a Guinness World Record holder. Mat, an avid motorsport follower, visits the Isle of Man TT race as a spectator …
NEC Cycle Show 2104, 26th-28th September
For the past two years, The Cycle Show at the NEC, Birmingham, has brought the masses the biggest electric bike selection in the UK – and this year it’s set to be even bigger with the return of the extended ‘E-Bike Village’ exhibitor space and a dedicated test track. Complete with a 1.5m high ramp …
A2B unveil the Entz at Eurobike
A2B unveil their latest electric bike model this week at Friedrichshafen’s Eurobike. The Entz, named after the American inventor of electromagnetic transmission, Justus B Entz, features A2B’s new ‘CONTI® eBike system’ from Continental. Available in standard or deluxe versions, with the new gearless NuVinci Harmony hub featured in the deluxe model. The company told Pedelecs: …
E-bike test day hosted against London skyline
The excellent facilities at Redbridge Cycle Centre, favourable weather and the latest electric bike models ensured a busy afternoon for all who attended the circuit on Sunday. Against a dramatic city backdrop, the tarmac circuit at Redbridge has been built specifically for bike events away from the traffic on public roads. The latest ‘try an …
Redbridge ‘try an e-bike’ day, 24th August
Redbridge Cycling Centre will be open to test electric bikes once again, on Sunday, 24th August. Demonstrating their latest range of e-bikes will be the organisers, Woosh Bikes, alongside Cyclezee and 50cycles. Visitors will be able to try out the Woosh, eZee and Heinzmann brands as well as the latest Kalkhoff models. Tim Snaith, of …
Cycling Made Easy e-bike open day, 23rd August
Surrey-based Cycling Made Easy are holding a Fast4Ward and Momentum promotion day this Saturday. The event will commence from 9am and run til 4pm, with guided on-the-hour test rides and special offers for one day only. Visitors will be able to speak directly with representatives from Fast4Ward and Momentum to get first-hand advice on the …
A2B & Haibike stockist, eCycle, opens in Stroud
A new electric bike dealer opens its doors this week in Gloucestershire. Stocking A2B, Haibike, Fast4ward and Electra models, the e-bike shop aims to attract those keen on exploring and commuting through the stunning Cotswolds landscape and valleys. Jacob Kirby, Director of eCycle, told Pedelecs why the market town is ideal for electric bikes: “Stroud …
New ‘light electric’ task force replaces ETRA
The European Association for Battery, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles (AVERE ) has launched a new department, the Light Electric Vehicle Task Force (LEV-TF), to “defend and promote the interests of all companies and organisations that are working in the field of electric L-category vehicles”. Founded in 1978, the objective of AVERE is to …
