Electric bike news
E-scooter crash testing shows high head injury risk
Saturday, August 5, 2023 - 7:00am
The simulation examined 162 individual crash scenarios and found that 90% suggested a risk of severe head injuries
Cardiff police seize 17 illegal e-bikes
Friday, August 4, 2023 - 7:00am
The bikes, capable of reaching 40mph, are classed as motorbikes and therefore require a licence and insurance
VanMoof back from the dead?
Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 12:16pm
The Dutch e-bike brand was declared bankrupt on July 17
California 'e-bike licence' law in the pipeline
Thursday, August 3, 2023 - 7:00am
Proposed legislation will also effect a blanket ban on under-12s riding e-bikes
Infrastructure the cause of most e-scooter incidents
Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 7:00am
Researchers found that moving from one surface type to another proved to be the "riskiest" scenario for riders
London needs another 10,000 e-bike parking spaces
Monday, July 31, 2023 - 7:00am
The report, commissioned by micromobility firm Lime, assessed the contribution of the company’s e-bikes in London
Mate UK enters administration: auction of goods to be held
Saturday, July 29, 2023 - 7:00am
Danish brand appears to pull out of direct sales to UK
Ban ‘universal’ e-bike chargers advises charity
Friday, July 28, 2023 - 8:08am
Electrical Safety First also recommends mandatory third-party certification and tighter surveillance of online marketplaces
Claud Butler launches sub-£2k ‘Wrath’ hardtail eMTBs
Friday, July 28, 2023 - 7:00am
Aimed at the leisure market, these rear hub powered hardtails are ideal for towpaths or forest roads
Delivery apps should take responsibility for riders' ebikes
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 10:52am
London Fire Brigade has previously spoken to Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats in a bid to raise awareness of e-bike charging dangers
Prince William using an e-scooter on Windsor estate
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 - 7:00am
“It just makes sense. He whizzes up to the castle when he needs to see the King”
HumanForest launches parcel delivery in London
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 - 7:00am
The venture, called Forest Parcel, will utilise the company’s existing fleet of e-bikes
Brighton recycling to be collected by e-cargo bikes
Monday, July 24, 2023 - 8:03am
The scheme by Recorra and Zedify hopes to reduce carbon emissions in the area
Swapfiets to offer free bikes for use during Tube strikes
Friday, July 21, 2023 - 11:00am
Borrow a bike for up to nine days for free; choose between electric and unassisted
Mivice's two new motors reinforce quality and value approach
Friday, July 21, 2023 - 7:00am
Far Eastern motor manufacturer looks to further distinguish itself from the hub motor crowd
Cowboy launches cheaper "streamlined" bike model
Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 3:08pm
Core bike configuration arrives alongside a new software suite and a tool for VanMoof riders to save their bikes' digital keys
Lemmo launch bike that switches between electric and manual
Thursday, July 20, 2023 - 7:00am
The new design claims to remove any motor resistance by switching between E and M modes
VanMoof bankrupt – e-bikes remain functional for now
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 9:46am
“The most funded e-bike company in the world” now looking for a buyer
Fancy racing a hill climb on your e-bike? Now you can!
Tuesday, July 18, 2023 - 7:00am
Urban Hill Climb 2023 now accepting e-bike entries
