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SUVs more dangerous to cyclists than other cars, study suggests

While cars tend to vault cyclists over, SUVs with large front ends run them down, resulting in more head injuries, according to new research

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Eskute launch new Star e-bike and upgrade Netuno and Polluno

Netuno and Polluno e-bikes to get new motors, torque sensors and bigger batteries

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Skarper – the inventor of DiskDrive e-bike motor – secures £4m more funding

This is the second investment within a year for the London-based start-up backed by Sir Chris Hoy

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London’s first Cargo Bike Action Plan launched to promote growth of cargo bikes and help cut carbon emissions

Transport for London estimates that cargo bikes could replace up to 4% of van kilometres by 2030

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Gary Fisher e-bike subscription project promises new battery “half the weight, twice the power”

Mountain bike pioneer also says he wants to "Americanise the electric cargo bike"

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FUELL launches Flluid e-bikes with a 225-mile range and automatic gearbox

The motorbike-influenced models feature alloy frames, batteries for long distances and automatic gear shifts

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Angell Mobility to produce BMW Mini e-bikes

Could it be the first production e-bike for the brand?

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Cyclists take over Bristol for “mind-blowing” Drum & Bass on the Bike ride

Hundreds of riders, including the city's former mayor, followed DJ Dom Whiting on the latest of his mobile raves

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Dutch e-cargo bike brand Aitour enters the UK market

Range includes a more affordable rear hub motor model

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Electra extend Loft Go! range with 7D EQ models

Priced under £2,000, the 7D EQ offers completely different colour options for the step-through model for some reason

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Portable electric motor Zipforce “turns any bike into an e-bike”

Swedish start-up's motor can be mounted on the front or rear wheel and can be moved between different bikes

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Computer manufacturer Acer enters e-bike market with AI-driven ebii

The bike’s AI-powered ebiiAssist function adapts to the rider’s pedalling power, riding conditions, and preferred level of assistance

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E-cargo bike delivery firm Zedify secures £5m investment to expand service

Zedify says its service is over 90% lower in carbon emissions per parcel than urban deliveries by electric vans

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Crank Power aiming to reduce battery wastage in e-mobility

Nottinghamshire-based company offers services including repair, manufacture and certification

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Amsterdam looking to set a 20kph speed limit on e-bikes

Faster cyclists could be encouraged to either shift to the roads, or lower speed on the cycle tracks

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Hovsco has added a budget e-cargo bike to its range

But is it the HovWagon or the HovCart?

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“They will just not listen nor learn”: Council proposes all-out cycling ban in town centres to tackle “nuisance within communities”

UPDATE: “New measures will enhance protections and I make absolutely no apologies,” says North Lincolnshire Council leader, invoking controversial order for consulting on a cycling ban

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Bicycle Association to launch UK e-bike battery collection and recycling service

The European Recycling Platform UK has been appointed as the BA’s partner for the programme, with a trial to begin shortly

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Dahon launches first electric cargo bike… and it folds

Need to save space but also want to carry lots of things? Consider this

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Schaeffler’s chain-free e-bike system now in production

System has the potential to revolutionise e-cargo bikes and has its first customer

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Stromer launch a ‘beginner speed pedelec’

Stromer's latest 28mph machine combines belt drive with innovative enclosed gearbox

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Cowboy’s AdaptivePower technology “enables the bike to think for itself”

New update that adjusts power according to conditions is "simple yet magical" according to Belgian firm

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Cyclist injured in crash with delivery driver seeks £50,000 compensation

Alastair Chisholm was due to go on a cycling to Mallorca the week after he suffered two collarbone fractures, requiring three operations, and says he is yet to fully recover three-and-a-half years on

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Canyon launches new range of hybrid e-bikes for urban riding and touring

New models are based on both Fazua Ride 60 and Bosch drive systems

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Benno’s 46er is an e-cargo bike no bigger than a normal bike

The brand’s newest cargo bike is capable of carrying plenty and features front suspension for a smooth ride

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New ways to carry people and stuff as Rad Power launches RadRunner 3 Plus

Dual battery option, new cargo accessories and hydraulic disc brakes among the upgrades

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Power Switch: The Bromsgrove GP commuting and doing house calls on an e-bike

Our regular feature focusing on people and companies who have turned to electric vehicles

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New, lighter FLIT M2 gen 2 folding e-bike revealed

Now with higher torque motor and disc brakes

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“He has to wait, that’s all there is to it”: Jeremy Vine slams bus driver for near miss

Video comes two weeks after Transport for London launched an investigation into "unacceptable" close passing bus driver who pushed cyclist towards the kerb

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Free e-bikes: Cycling UK loan scheme comes to Leicester

Coincidentally launched just as the firm running the city's e-bike hire scheme collapsed

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