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Electric bike seized for “technological fraud” at Cyclo-Cross race

Belgium’s Cyclo-Cross World Championship also staged the first official case of high-level ‘mechanical doping’ at the weekend. International Cycling Union president (UCI), Brian Cookson, confirmed “technological fraud” had taken place with the bike belonging to 19-year-old Belgian – and pre-race U23 favourite – Femke Van den Driessche, being seized by the UCI as a result. …

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Move for Cyclotricity, as e-bike sales notch up a gear

Southampton-based electric bike manufacturer, Cyclotricity, have announced the launch of two new models alongside a move to larger premises. Last year the company announced their premises was undergoing a re-fit to bring assembly of their bikes back to Britain. With design, prototyping, assembly and testing already handled in-house, Rami Akily, MD, sees future growth for …

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GoCycle 3 DRL handlebar
GoCycle 3 DRL handlebar
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Karbon Kinetics launch Gocycle 3 with daytime running light

Karbon Kinetics this week announced the introduction of its third-generation Gocycle® G3 with integrated automotive-inspired daytime running light (DRL). Since February 2011, European ‘whole vehicle’ type approval laws have required cars to have daytime running lights fitted, which come on automatically when the engine is on, to aid visibility during the day. Richard Thorpe, designer …

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Electric mountain biking in Swiss Alps
Electric mountain biking in Swiss Alps
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Giving something back

Pedelecs forum member, EddiePJ, tells a story of two tales in his own words. An exhilirating ride through the stunning mountain ranges of Switzerland sees Eddie making a poignant journey to honour his friend: “Several years ago I became forum friends with a cycle shop owner from Yorkshire, called Pete. Pete wasn’t afraid to speak …

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Electric bike sales continue to drive growth for Accell Group

Today’s trading update from cycling retail giant, Accell Group, shows Q3 continuing to plot an upward trend for company turnover in 2015, with the company “expecting a growth in turnover and profit for the full year 2015.” The group are Europe’s market leader in electric bikes, employing 2,800 and selling brands which include Batavus, Sparta, …

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