MTF Enterprises announces acquisition of EMU Electric Bikes
MTF Enterprises Limited, the long-established...
Bosch announces 2016 e-bike system features
Bosch have announced “all new features” for their 2016 model, introducing new and improved technology for their electric bikes next year. Performance Line CX A new Performance Line CX motor delivers a clearly noticeable increase in performance, now with 75Nm of maximum torque. The size of the drive unit has been reduced, with a smaller …
Norfolk Cycle Show: Norwich 21st June
The Forum in Norwich city centre will once again be home to the Norfolk Cycle Show on Sunday between the hours of 10am and 4pm. David Miall from Amps, alongside new brand Emu, will be supporting Electrifying Cycles at the event. Inside the Forum building will be local trade stands with their cycling accessories and …
Heathrow staff trial electric bikes
Staff at Heathrow, who live a short distance from the airport, are being loaned BMW Cruise e-bikes over the summer months to encourage sustainable transport to and from work. The ‘Try a bike on us’ campaign coincides with National Bike Week and is an initiative by the airport and BMW to get more of the …
Take out revolutions coming to a city near you
Deliveroo, a UK business start-up, is embracing electric bike technology to deliver take away food, faster. The company uses mobile internet technology to connect restaurants to an “army of electric bikes”. Deliveroo’s Rebecca Stelea told Pedelecs: “We’re quite a cool community here at Deliveroo… we work with top quality, local restaurants that don’t have a …
Interview with Amps electric bikes
David Miall talks to Pedelecs about his new venture & the latest Wisper technology. David, you’ve been in the UK electric bike market since the early days with your Wisper e-bikes. Summer 2015 sees you launching a new venture called Amps however, what’s the story behind the new company? The new company Amps was formed …
Mando Footloose IM arrives in UK
Mando Corporation have announced the availability of its second generation chainless e-bike, the Mando Footloose IM, in the UK.
Overcoming type II diabetes with an e-bike: Linda’s story
Linda Tyley shares her story of achieving an eco-friendly commute, while regaining her fitness and health with an electric bike. Diagnosed with type II diabetes 2 years ago, Linda decided to incorporate exercise into her day by cycling to work in order to get back to fitness levels last enjoyed before raising her children. She …
JuicyBike at Belper Eco Festival: 30th & 31st May
JuicyBike electric bikes will be demonstrating their latest models at the Belper Goes Green event at the end of May. Acoustic entertainment, talks and workshops start from 11am on Saturday, 30th May at the Rugby Club on Strutts field in Belper. The Belper Goes Green event is part of an initiative called Transition Belper. David …
Norwegian e-bike use study: more trips, average distance doubles
The Institute of Transport Economics in Norway this month unveiled the results of its electric bike study, concluding that electric bikes dramatically increase cycle journeys, with women in particular making more cycling trips. “People travel twice as much on the electric bike, both in terms of kilometres, amount of trips, and as part of the …
Big Bike Revival: Bradford bike rides 23rd May-7th June
As part of the CTC’s (National Cycling Charity) Big Bike Revival, Cycle-Re-Cycle in Bradford will be hosting a variety of bike related events from the 23rd of May until the 7th of June. Cycle-Re-Cycle volunteer and Pedelecs forum member Paul Arnett will be leading rides across the Bradford region and using these rides to showcase …
