Ebike News

[lenny]

Attempted murder charge after e-bike rider shot

Pinner man charged after e-bike rider shot in Watford

The victim remains in a serious condition more than a month on from the shooting in Watford.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Dangerous Ipswich driver hid behind shed after killing cyclist in hit and run

"Ashman was driving a blue Audi S3 in Vernon Street at 60mph, double the speed limit.

Shortly before 10pm, the Audi hit a cyclist, knocking him in front of a grey Volkswagen Golf. The Audi then collided with a Skoda.

The cyclist, named as 35-year-old Benjamin Wright from the Ipswich area, died at the scene."

https://www.itv.com/news/anglia/2024-09-05/dangerous-driver-hid-behind-shed-after-killing-cyclist

 

[lenny]

Swiss e-bike share scheme trials different speed restrictions for different users

"Adrian Houriet, head of parking at Swiss Federal Railways (SBB), said the pilot project - based in Basel, Switzerland, in cooperation with the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) - detects whether someone is registered with or without a driving licence and will then adjust the bike's maximum speed from 45km/h to 25km/h via remote access."

Swiss e-bike share scheme trials different speed restrictions for different users

Shared e-bike provider Pick-e-Bike has launched a feature that will allow its S-pedelecs to be ridden as regular electric bikes - through its app, bikes are transformed from 45km/h S-pedelecs into 25km/h limited regular e-bikes. The 'Speed-Setting' feature will make the Swiss bike share scheme...

ebiketips.road.cc

 

[lenny]

"A failure to clamp down on illegal electric motorcycles is fuelling a public backlash against road legal e-bikes. A survey claims three quarters of Londoners believe e-bikes should be taxed, insured and have a number plate like mopeds."

E-bike public relations time bomb? | ETA

e-bike

www.eta.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Groundbreaking eBike subscription scheme launched in Shrewsbury

Groundbreaking eBike subscription scheme launched in Shrewsbury - Shropshire Council Newsroom

People in Shrewsbury are being given the chance to try out an electric bike for 12 months at a vastly reduced cost.

newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk

 

[lenny]

Lime e-bikes row: Council drops 'eviction' threat as bike firm agrees to new pavement parking rules
Desigated bays and 250 fewer cycles as Brent strikes compromise deal with e-bike operator

Lime e-bikes: Council drops 'eviction' threat after pavement parking row

Desigated bays and 250 fewer cycles as Brent strikes compromise deal with e-bike operator

www.standard.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Electric power! First-ever Royal Enfield e-bike makes global debut

Flying Flea is a new sub-brand for Royal Enfield's electric motorcycles and the C6 is the first electric offering from the company.

auto.hindustantimes.com

 

[lenny]

Oldham: Man 'robbed at knifepoint' for e-bike in Derker

Man riding e-bike in Oldham 'robbed at knifepoint'

A man riding an e-bike in the Derker area of Oldham has reportedly been robbed 'at knifepoint'.

www.theoldhamtimes.co.uk

 

[lenny]

"Yamaha, a pioneer in e-bike technology and the first company to launch a commercially available pedal-assist electric bicycle in 1993, has announced it will leave the American e-bike market at the end of next month."

Grandfather of e-bikes withdraws from US market | ETA

e-bikes

www.eta.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Adult sat young child on cushion strapped to illegal electric bike in King’s Lynn

Three-year-old was sat on cushion strapped to illegal electric bike

A three-year-old child was found sitting on a cushion strapped to an illegal bike which can travel at speeds of up to 60mph.

www.lynnnews.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Masked gang kick rider off e-bike in Surrey and steal it
The victim was approached by six people, believed to be between 12 to 21

Masked gang kick rider off e-bike in Surrey and steal it

The victim was approached by six people, believed to be between 12 to 21

www.getsurrey.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Watch: E-bike rider crashes into child crossing cycle lane

"Campaigners have called for these so-called "floating bus stops" to be scrapped - insisting they pose a danger to pedestrians, particularly those who are blind or visually impaired."

Watch as an E-bike rider crashes into child crossing cycle lane

An E-biker rider has been caught crashing into a child crossing a cycle lane calling for an end to 'floating bike lanes'

www.surreycomet.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says

Ambulance hits Oregon cyclist, rushes him to hospital, then sticks him with $1,800 bill, lawsuit says

The cyclist, who suffered a broken nose, was initially treated at the scene by the ambulance driver.

www.oregonlive.com

 

[mark sutton]

I'm a bit surprised that this story hasn't gone further. I'm told by quite a few bike shops that this is a massive risk for the retail sector and it is of course not of the e-bike sectors making, rather more generally speaking of the conversion kit and gig economy sector's making.

I'm hearing of closures already as insurance renewals are being declined or rocketing: Insurers decline bike shops

 

[lenny]

"Police said Ms Armstrong, who had a six-year-old son, was a passenger on one of two e-bikes that was chased through the quiet, Derbyshire village by a 4x4.

The rider of one of the bikes - a man in his 20s - was forced to have one of his legs had to be amputated below the knee. He remains in hospital."

Murder arrest after mother knocked off e-bike in hit-and-run

Alana Armstrong, 25, died at the scene in Pleasley

www.independent.co.uk

 

[lenny]

Sunderland masked e-bike menace assaulted and tried to rob city centre delivery riders
Jay Meade, of Sunderland, tried to rob one worker and assaulted another while riding around with a 16-year-old accomplice

Masked e-bike menace assaulted and tried to rob city centre delivery riders

Jay Meade, of Sunderland, tried to rob one worker and assaulted another while riding around with a 16-year-old accomplice

www.chroniclelive.co.uk

 

[MikelBikel]

"A failure to clamp down on illegal electric motorcycles is fuelling a public backlash against road legal e-bikes. A survey claims three quarters of Londoners believe e-bikes should be taxed, insured and have a number plate like mopeds."

E-bike public relations time bomb? | ETA

e-bike

www.eta.co.uk

Quite right. And every car should be preceeded by a man carrying a red flag. It's only common sense! Haha

 

[MikelBikel]

Adult sat young child on cushion strapped to illegal electric bike in King’s Lynn

Three-year-old was sat on cushion strapped to illegal electric bike

A three-year-old child was found sitting on a cushion strapped to an illegal bike which can travel at speeds of up to 60mph.

www.lynnnews.co.uk

Clickbait journa-liars, 60mph? Only if it fell off a cliff!
Does need a proper seat with belt for little-uns though, yes.

 

[lenny]

California launches $2,000 e-bike vouchers for low-income households
CARB says e-bikes, which have a battery and motor but can be operated manually, are supposed to be a “suitable alternative to car travel." A typical e-bike can go up to 28 miles an hour with a range between 20 and 100 miles.

California launches $2,000 e-bike vouchers for low-income households

CARB says e-bikes, which have a battery and motor but can be operated manually, are supposed to be a “suitable alternative to car travel." A typical e-bike can go up to 28 miles an hour with a range between 20 and 100 miles.

justthenews.com

 

[MikelBikel]

"Theft has become legal": Police close stolen bike case a day after it was taken from outside Scotland Yard HQ, despite CCTV cameras and tracker showing location

Metropolitan Police backtracked and reopened the case after the story got widespread media coverage, prompting the victim to conclude: "It seems if you want to get a hold of your bike, it is best to call the national press"

road.cc

"(Cops) only reopened case after widespread media coverage '..if you want to get a hold of your bike, call the national press' "