After a big blunder in Birmingham, the Met gets London e-bike speed tests right – plus councils tap micromobility millions, Scott unveils fresh urban e-bike + more

It’s almost the weekend, which means one thing: a week in e-bikes round-up. In our neat little package of all things electric bicycle this week we’re covering the dirty underworld of London’s e-bike hire deals, how the Met is avoiding doing a WMP, and Lime’s impressive World Cup stats.The lucrative world of London e-bikes Lime … Read more

Scicon Sports 098 Saddlebag With Light

The Scicon Sports 098 Saddlebag With Light is a great idea, but the overengineered design adds complexity without real benefit, and the light just doesn’t work that well – side visibility is poor, and it’s not really bright enough for sunny days. The motion sensor also works poorly, and you can’t reach the switch without … Read more

“Nanny state” hi-vis and helmet laws will discourage active travel, campaigners warn as Irish government signs off on new e-scooter rules amid claims illegal e-bikes causing “havoc”

The Irish government’s decision to introduce a mandatory helmet and hi-vis law for e-scooter users has sparked concerns from active travel campaigners that “nanny state” interventions may only serve to discourage active travel, amid growing calls for a crackdown on high-powered, illegal e-bikes.This week, the Irish government signed off on new regulations which will raise … Read more