MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
BEBA and BAGB join forces
The Bicycle Association of Great Britain (BAGB) and the British Electric Bicycle Association (BEBA) today announced their amalgamation, to become one trade association representing the complete spectrum of the cycle manufacturing and distribution industry in the UK. The amalgamation will be a progressive process to bring the two organisations into one, over a 12 to …
Riese & Müller and Wisper form new UK collaboration
Riese & Müller Germany and Wisper Bikes UK, have announced the signing of an exclusive distribution agreement. Wisper bikes, better known for the manufacture and distribution of electric bicycles, have been appointed the UK distributors of Riese & Müller’s complete range; including the iconic Birdy folding bike. Wisper Director, David Miall, said “We are delighted …
Electric Sunday – Bristol 23 June 2013
Held on Park Street, College Green, Millennium Square, and more. Atmosphere Electric Bike World Championship Come and see just how electric bikes can storm the hill of Park Street, Britain’s steepest shopping street. Last year 15 companies battled it out and Oxygen Bikes took the title and the cup. This year we have more …
Eden Project hosts electric bike show
The Eden Project in Cornwall will be hosting an electric bike show from Saturday, April 20, until Wednesday, April 24, giving visitors the chance to test out the latest trend in cycling. The event will showcase some of the best new bikes designed to give cyclists an extra boost when pedaling, which is perfect for …
Redbridge 2013: E-bike test day ‘a big hit’
Yesterday’s electric bike event at Redbridge attracted both the crowds and a rare dose of early spring sunshine. Organised by Kudos Cyles, the electric bike test day is in its second year of what is now planned to be a regular, annual event with next year’s test day at Redbridge already confirmed. The idea behind …
Electric mountain bike gets heart patient back on the trails. Part 2
After a second operation, Nick is finally back out in the fresh air with his friends and discovers excitement that a “normal” MTB just can’t handle. This follows on from Part 1 of the article, which you can read here. I rode the RC29 that he had in stock around the car parks and streets …
BEBA asking for clarification over EU’s review of regulatory frameworks
In a letter to the European Commission, BEBA is asking for clarification regarding the confusion over the EU review of the type-approval procedure for motorcycles which will impact upon EPACs and other light electric vehicles. Dear Sir, I am writing to you in my role as the Chair of the British Electric Bicycle Association; a …
Hertz becomes the first major car rental company to offer electric bike rental
Hertz, the car rental brand, has now become the first major car rental company to offer electric bicycles for rental, with the introduction of Ultra Motor electric bicycles to London. Twelve electric bikes are available from the Marble Arch branch at the hire rate of £5 for an hour or £20 for the whole day. …
Launch of the South Downs Electric Bicycle Network
The South East’s first Electric Bicycle Network will launch in the South Downs on Tuesday 3 April, giving visitors the opportunity to hire and ride ebikes around the rural lanes and trails of England’s newest national park. Press Release: In the beautiful South Downs National Park, a new fleet of electric bicycles for hire are …
Electric mountain bike gets heart patient back on the trails. Part 1
In his own words, cycling enthusiast, Nick Culshaw, tells Pedelecs how his Haibike means he can continue with the one sport he had always loved; In part 1 he tells us about his diagnosis, surgery and how MTBing was a passion he wasn’t ready to let go of. Up until the age of 16 I …
