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In 2019 Electric Bike Report brought you all the news on the latest e-bikes and e-bike systems.
Just as importantly though, we also brought you lots of news about just how, where and when e-bikes can be used – and are being used.
Here we take a look back at the news highlights of 2019 that detailed new riding opportunities and stories of inspiration. [Read more…] about 2019 Electric Bike Highlights Part 1 – More Access & More Inspiration [VIDEOS]
Like river rides, canal rides hold the promise of generally very easy cycling and easy navigation, allowing to cover long distances pretty quickly – especially if you have an e-bike.
Unlike rivers their charms are often in the craft that sail on them and ingenuity and individual nature of the engineering feats along the way, including a bewildering number and variety of locks and bridges.
Some, like the Gota Canal, are havens for wildlife, whilst others like Germany’s Kiel canal are jaw-dropping spectacles of the man-made kind.
Here is our pick of ten of Europe’s best canal rides. [Read more…] about Epic European Canal Electric Bike Rides [VIDEOS]
It’s a common perception in cycling circles that the Netherlands is the best cycling destination in the world; traffic-free well-signed routes guide you across this relatively small country where distances between attractions and stop-offs are small.
My previous cycle trips there had confirmed this but as it had been a few years since I last visited by bike I decided it was time to hop on the DFDS ferry at the Port of Tyne east of Newcastle’s centre and head for the Dutch port of Ijmuiden just west of Amsterdam – just to see if e-biker’s paradise really does exist. [Read more…] about Cycling Through E-Bikers Paradise: The Netherlands
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River routes make for easy cycling with often spectacular scenery and Europe simply has some of the best river cycle routes in the world.
This guide to the routes and eBike rentals/hire will help with planning an eBike holiday and it is also a good way to test a few eBikes before purchasing your own.
Enjoy this eBiking guide and hopefully it will give you some ideas on your next vacation and new places to ride! [Read more…] about eBike Trips Ideas: 10 Epic Bike Routes Along Europe’s Rivers [VIDEOS]
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By Richard Shrubb
Seventy year old retired manager in the electricity industry, Alan and his friends have been cycle touring for the last 12 or so years.
Here he passes on some tips based on his own experience in riding long distances around the UK.
He returned to cycling aged 50 on a hybrid bike and one year cycled the 100 or so miles to a friend’s house in Devon from his home in Dorset.
This triggered the idea of touring, and realising that they were getting no younger they firstly transitioned from carrying tents and camping to cycling between hotels, and then, in November 2014 to e-bikes. [Read more…] about Electric Bike Touring Tips From a 70 Year Old Bicycle Tourist
Christmas Deliveries by E-bike in London
East London’s Waltham Forest Council are funding a free local delivery service by e-cargo bike or hybrid van paid for by the paid for by the Mayor’s Air Quality Fund.
It looked to be off to a good start, with Road.cc reporting that 300 parcels had initially been delivered in three days.
There are long term plans too, with Councillor Clyde Loakes, commenting: “We will use the results of the trial in Walthamstow to develop our plans for a borough-wide zero emission courier service in [Read more…] about eBike News: Holiday Deliveries, Pros on eBMX, Light eFolder, Solaroad, Sidecar, & More! [VIDEOS]
By Richard Peace
Quantifying Bicycles’ Economic Contribution
The U.S. House of Representatives have just passed the Outdoor REC (Recreation’s Economic Contributions) Act, moving it one step closer to being signed into law by the president.
As suggested by its title, The Outdoor REC Act would require the U.S. Departments of Commerce and Labor, working with federal land management agencies, to provide statistics on the economic contribution of recreation to the U.S. economy – and that inlcudes bikes’ and e-bike’s contribution.
People for Bikes said:
‘We believe it is time for the bike industry’s economic statistics to be measured in the same way as other sectors such as the automobile, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries. Measuring the economic benefits of bicycling will demonstrate that investment in bike infrastructure leads to economic development, jobs and healthier communities. [Read more…] about eBike News: Bicycles Economic Impact, World Tour, Solar Charging, New eBikes, & More! [VIDEOS]
