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Cube’s Longtail Hybrid – a capable looking addition to their utility e-bike range

A welcome addition for those looking for a Bosch-powered carrying machine

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“Not every person on a cycle can dismount”: Questions asked of ‘cyclists dismount’ signs on national cycle route during works

A councillor has criticised the signs, which have been put up while bollards are installed, saying she has been left "disappointed"

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Jeremy Vine’s lucky escape as bike run over by reversing driver who turned onto cycle lane

"Unbelievable": The BBC and Channel 5 presenter said about the incident in central London this morning

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Fatal e-bike fire was caused by incompatible charger – coroner joins campaigners in calling for UK safety standards

Coroner findings adds to voices calling for battery and charger safety standards

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Shocking video shows multiple cyclists getting hit by “unaware” drivers on a contraflow cycle lane

"How did this junction remain unchanged?", asked cyclists as footage makes campaigners renew calls to ban cars in Brighton city centre

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Already more London e-bike and e-scooter fires in 2023 than in the whole of last year

Of the 73 e-bike fires in the first six months of 2023, 40% are believed to have involved a converted e-bike

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More than motors – Yamaha launch their e-bikes in the UK

They will be sold through both their motor dealerships and online

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Bus driver disciplined by employer for tailgating cyclist before calling police for rider “getting on his nerves”

Bus operator Go-Ahead London apologised for the incident and said the driver had been identified and "dealt with formally, in accordance with our company's disciplinary procedure"

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“I’ve got a cyclist here!”: Bus driver who tailgated cyclist tries calling the police for “getting on his nerves”

The bus driver tried to overtake the cyclist by speeding, and then on reaching a red light, got out of the bus to aggressively confront him

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Herefordshire couple kicked off GWR train because of their converted e-bike

Colin and Margaret Palmer were ejected from their London-bound train but were allowed to catch a later one

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Cannondale launch two car-replacing electric cargo bikes

American brand now offers front-loading and rear-loading e-cargo bikes in the form of the Wonderwagen Neo and Cargowagen Neo

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Video demonstrates dangers of incompatible e-bike chargers

Electrical Safety First footage shows how an overcharged e-bike battery can go up in flames

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British e-bike brand EBCO relaunches after pandemic forced hiatus

New bikes across Urban, Street and Adventure collections

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Spectator journalist replies to “ridiculous” Jeremy Vine call for driver ban on overtaking cyclists in cities

Vine was quoted in the Sunday papers saying he wants "cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster" and suggested a ban on overtaking cyclists in major urban areas

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Use your Kiox e-bike display as a key with new Bosch Smart System update

The new updates make it possible for multiple users to lock and unlock the same e-bike

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Jeremy Vine calls for drivers to be banned from overtaking cyclists in cities

"I want cars to pull over if they see me behind them because they know I'm faster"

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Italian brand Golden Ride comes to the UK offering e-bikes, e-mopeds and (eventually) e-scooters

Flagship store opens in Stratford

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Estarli e-bikes added to Blike subscription range

Blike’s cancel-anytime scheme provides riders with e-bikes for a monthly fee with insurance and servicing included

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Bike hangars look like “pigsties” and are “discriminatory to the disabled”, disgruntled residents claim

The council project, backed by the police who hope it will help protect against bike theft, has not gone down well with some locals

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“Stoking cyclist hate will get him more publicity”: CyclingMikey hits back at Mr Loophole’s latest attack on “snitch society” camera cyclists

"I don't think a lawyer whose rather large income is based on getting bad drivers off their consequences based on technicalities has any moral high ground to be talking about what is right for society"

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Lime e-bikes are most commonly used for commuting

Lime CEO has called London’s commuters the firm's "most important” e-bike riders

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More cyclists fined for riding bikes through town centre – months on from rider ordered to pay £1,100

The council's officers have previously been accused of targeting the "old and slow" and cyclists "they can get away with"

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Is now the time to buy a second-hand VanMoof e-bike?

Should you buy a bargain VanMoof? We look at the pros and cons

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Micromobility.com’s bid to take over VanMoof rejected by trustees

"My gut tells me financial figures are taking precedence over consumer protection" says CEO

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“The kid can cycle, but can the driver drive?”: Parents demand safer cycling infrastructure as video shows 5-year-old having to navigate traffic and blocked bike lane

The mother cited safety as one of the key reasons why most parents are put off by letting their children ride bicycles, and demanded proper, segregated infrastructure

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London needs another 10,000 e-bike parking spaces according to report

The report, commissioned by micromobility firm Lime, assessed the contribution of the company’s e-bikes in London

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Cycling campaign says tram tracks “the biggest cause of accidents and injuries” to cyclists in Sheffield

A new crowdsourced map shows 806 separate accidents along Sheffield's tram lines since 2015

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Brighton city centre recycling to be collected by e-cargo bikes

The scheme by Recorra and Zedify hopes to reduce carbon emissions in the area

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Cyclist ordered to pay over £1,000 for riding bike in town centre – after council accused of targeting “old and slow”

The substantial fine, which totalled £1,150, comes just months after locals complained that council officers were simply targeting cyclists “they can get away with”

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Cowboy launches “streamlined” bike model “for the price conscious rider”

Core bike configuration arrives alongside a new software suite and a tool for VanMoof riders to save their bikes' digital keys

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