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EBR recently catalogued great examples of cycle infrastructure from around the world and the Leeds-Bradford cycle superhighway received a brief mention.
This leading example of cycle infrastructure recently clocked up it’s one millionth cycle trip since it opened in 2016.
I recently rode the whole length of the cycle superhighway, much of it on an innovative bamboo-framed e-bike from German company My Boo. [Read more…] about Bamboo eBike & Trike Testing on the Leeds-Bradford Cycle Superhighway
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We first reported on the DryCycle 4 wheeled enclosed “electric bike” in the Birmingham show report and it was definitely a highlight.
Electric bikes are inspiring many different types of eMobility and the DryCycle is one of the latest to hit the market.
I was recently offered the chance to take a pre-production prototype for an extended test ride in real world conditions in the cycle-friendly UK new town of Milton Keynes just down the road from DryCycle’s home town of Bedford. [Read more…] about DryCycle: Is it an eCar or an eBike? Test Ridden Around a UK ‘New Town’ [VIDEO]
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Time for a look at some new bike accessories that can make your eBike ride safer, more comfortable, convenient, and fun!
In this roundup we have the:
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Following a Policy Memorandum from the US Department of the Interior National Parks Service back in August, more dirt roads tracks and trails are now available to e-bikers across the country’s National Parks.
The memorandum states ‘E-bikes are allowed where traditional bicycles are allowed. E-bikes are not allowed where traditional bicycles are prohibited, including wilderness areas…… The intent of this policy is to allow e-bikes to be used for transportation and recreation in a similar manner to traditional bicycles.’
In practice this means park visitors will be able to use e-bikes in the same way they use traditional bikes which, according to a National Parks press release, is “on park roads, paved or hardened trails, areas designated for off-road motor vehicle use and administrative roads.” [Read more…] about Guide to Electric Biking in the National Parks & National Monuments [VIDEOS]
The more I have written about cycling over the years, the more I’ve come to realise the transformative effect good cycling infrastructure has on bike and e-bike use.
If done properly and along with other measures to curb private motor vehicle use it can transform cities and towns into places people want to work and live. [Read more…] about If You Build It They Will Come – Good Infrastructure Vital for eBike Success [VIDEOS]
The Cycle Show is held annually in the UK’s second city, Birmingham, and this year seemed to be spilling over at the seams with new e-bike launches.
In this report from the show are:
Enjoy the show! [Read more…] about The Cycle Show – Birmingham UK 2019 Electric Bike Show Report [VIDEOS]
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