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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 …

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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 …

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50cycles, home of Kalkhoff electric bikes, open their latest showroom this Thursday in Bristol. The new store opens at 9am on 24th July, with a range of discounted ex-display bikes going on sale at midday on the opening day. Visitors will also be able to try out the latest electric bikes throughout the day with …

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Saturday saw several prominent electric bike brands exhibiting on Great Yarmouth’s sea-front. Cromer-based Electrifying Cycles co-organised the event and exhibited several electric bike brands alongside Momentum, Byocycles, A2B, Batribike and FreeGo Wisper. Yarmouth, busy with day-trippers, hosted a safe test area of pavement along the beach front for the many that tried one. David, Director …

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Ida Forsmark became the happiest child in town the day she could ride a bike just like her twin sister, Alva. Ida, aged 10, has cerebral palsy which affects her movement and coordination, but thanks to Pedego she can now cycle and her self-esteem has had a huge boost. Parents Elin and Anders, who live …

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John Moss, an 80-year old Korean War veteran, today starts his 2,500-mile journey from Washington State to Ohio on an Easy Motion NEO Jet electric bike. The cross-country ride is expected to take John until 1st September, with the 350w bike assisting John in completing around 300 miles each week. Nearing retirement from a family …

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e-bikeshop have announced they’re to sell the Lapierre Overvolt range exclusively in the UK. The eMTB specialist, fronted by Martin Brown, told Pedelecs: “Lapierre has been at the forefront of the cycling industry for some time now. They have been creating beautiful machines for over 60 years, succeeding in each genre of cycling. The step …

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Dutch manufacturer, Bough Bikes, presented their electric wooden bike in New York, earlier this week. New Yorkers were invited to test ride the bicycle in Grand Street as part of eco-conscious Dutch design event, GOED. Described as ‘providing a direct connection with nature,’ oak for the bike’s frame is sourced from ‘environmentally-friendly’ managed forests in …

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Sales of speed pedelecs in Switzerland are increasing. These more powerful electric bikes are subject to registration with the Swiss authorities and require a licence plate. According to Bike Europe, whose report focuses on sales figures for Riese & Müller & Specialized, 82 Riese & Müller speed pedelecs have been registered in the first four months …

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The Gi bike, a folding e-bike designed for the city, launches on the Kickstarter fundraising website on 13th May. The full-size bike folds in 3 seconds and will come with smart phone connectivity. Weighing 17kg, the Gi’s front wheels feature smart LED lights that turn on at night as a safety measure. The team behind …

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