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VELLO launches Bike+ GEARS – their first with derailleur gears

VELLO launches first bike with derailleur gears

TikTok videos showing how to hack Lime bikes result in them being “dumped with impunity” says council

Westminster City Council says it receives “daily complaints” about dockless bikes being abandoned on the pavement

London Fire Brigade speaking to Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats in bid to raise awareness of e-bike charging dangers

The delivery rider engagement activity is part of the London Fire Brigade’s Charge Safe campaign

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

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

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

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

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"

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

Angell Mobility to produce BMW Mini e-bikes

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

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

Dutch e-cargo bike brand Aitour enters the UK market

Range includes a more affordable rear hub motor model

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

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

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

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

Crank Power aiming to reduce battery wastage in e-mobility

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

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

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

But is it the HovWagon or the HovCart?

“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

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

Dahon launches first electric cargo bike… and it folds

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

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

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

Stromer launch a ‘beginner speed pedelec’

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

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

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

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

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

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

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