MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
Amazon launch their first UK e-cargo micromobility hub
Amazon has recently announced the launch of its micromobility hub for more sustainable deliveries in central London, where electric delivery vans, a new fleet of e-cargo bikes and walkers will make last mile deliveries in Ultra Low Emission Zone postcode districts. Lower emission deliveries coupled with renewable energy from large scale solar panel installations planned …
The Electric Cranks: e-bikes & heart pumps aid recovery of cycling group raising funds & awareness
The Electric Cranks met at a café over four years ago (part of the wider Group Therapy provision, provided by the Hospital Psychology Service) in the Wythenshawe Heart and Lungs Transplant Centre near Manchester. After weekly training rides, three members of the seven-strong pre/post op heart and lung cyclists (three of whom had to withdraw …
Survey aims for greater diversity & inclusion at cycling events
Turning the Cogs is a research project tasked with gaining a better understanding of how cycling events can be more inclusive, by understanding the barriers some riders face trying to get to the start line and the ‘friction points’ they can experience when taking part. The research team are hoping to reach a minimum of …
Car frame around bike highlights ‘road hogging’
European micro-mobility company, Dott, is highlighting how road space could be more efficiently used in London, by switching from cars to cycling. A one-off demonstration in Hammersmith this week is the firm’s pro-bike message in the run up to World Bicycle Day on 3rd June. Dott says the ‘thought-provoking on road stunt’ has been carried …
Swytch announce new conversion kit with ‘pocket-sized’ battery
Swytch Technology has today announced the upcoming launch of a smaller and lighter conversion kit. The new Swytch e-bike conversion kit features a 700g battery “power pack,” similar in size to a large smart-phone. Swytch say the battery will provide 250W of power, a 9 mile range for shorter trips and commutes, plus a recharging …
Wisper announce DVSA-approved full throttle models
Wisper are now offering a limited run of their 806, 705 and 905 electric bike models with a full throttle capable of powering the bikes up to 15.5mph without pedalling. David Miall, Founder and Director of Wisper, says: “I am particularly excited to be able to offer full throttle bikes again. They are more inclusive …
Big Issue launches e-bike scheme to boost green employment opportunities
Bristol is the first home of Big Issue eBikes – an electric bike share scheme that will recruit and retrain unemployed and vulnerable people in local communities. With a wider UK roll out planned to follow, the scheme plans to offer both green employment opportunities as well as greener transport options, with all recruits paid …
Highway Code changes to improve safety of pedestrians, cyclists and horse riders
Updates to the Highway Code on 29th January have introduced a risk-based hierarchy of road users, aimed at giving priority and protection to the most vulnerable, whilst increasing the responsibility of drivers of larger, heavier vehicles in taking care of the more at-risk they’re sharing the road with. The changes follow a consultation reviewing the …
French ruling tasks car trade with spreading green travel message
“For short journeys, prioritise walking or cycling,” “think about car pooling” and “take public transport every day” aren’t messages you’d usually expect to see on car ads. From March however a new law will force all car advertisements in France to include active and green travel statements in a bid to steer people towards greener options. …
E-bike supplies delayed in run up to Christmas
E-Bikes Direct are advising prospective buyers to purchase any electric bike they see in stock now in the light of the “perfect storm” of global supply chain issues and stock being stuck at sea: “If you see a bike in stock you like then purchase now, as if it goes out of stock we can’t …
