The data also found the number of people cycling on their own bikes has declined slightly, whilst demand for cargo and Santander bikes has also increased... road.cc/ebiketips/ne...
Bikes overtake motor vehicles in City of London thanks to surge in dockless hire e-bikes | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
The number of bikes in the City of London has overtaken the number of motor vehicles for the first time, the latest local authority data shows.The increase is due to a staggering increase in the popul...
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June 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
The data also found the number of people cycling on their own bikes has declined slightly, whilst demand for cargo and Santander bikes has also increased... road.cc/ebiketips/ne...
It's not the first time Thames Valley Police has attracted the ire of cyclists...
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July 10, 2026 at 1:53 PM
It's not the first time Thames Valley Police has attracted the ire of cyclists...
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Car companies dabble in non-car transportation but then get bored and bail, Vol XXVII road.cc/ebiketips/ne...
Porsche shuts down e-bike motor brand Fazua as car brand’s e-bike subsidiary closed and 500 jobs cut | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
Porsche has revealed that it is shutting down its e-bike subsidiary Porsche eBike Performance GmbH, a move that will also see e-bike motor brand Fazua closed.The German sports car brand launched its e...
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May 9, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Car companies dabble in non-car transportation but then get bored and bail, Vol XXVII road.cc/ebiketips/ne...
The Department for Transport has told ebiketips that there is no way of finding out how many collisions and incidents on British roads involve electric motorbikes and illegally modified e-bikes from its own recently published annual road casualty statistics.
Department for Transport admits illegal electric motorbikes "cannot be identified" in UK road collision statistics | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
The Department for Transport has told ebiketips that there is no way of finding out how many collisions and incidents on British roads involve electric motorbikes and illegally modified e-bikes from i...
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August 14, 2026 at 3:58 PM
The Department for Transport has told ebiketips that there is no way of finding out how many collisions and incidents on British roads involve electric motorbikes and illegally modified e-bikes from its own recently published annual road casualty statistics.
After being disqualified from driving earlier this year for drug offences, Wayne Collison bought a modified Carrera bike with a twist throttle and 2,000-watt electric motor “off Amazon”
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September 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
After being disqualified from driving earlier this year for drug offences, Wayne Collison bought a modified Carrera bike with a twist throttle and 2,000-watt electric motor “off Amazon”
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This initiative by the ebike industry to create a trusted safety mark should help. Hopefully the bans will be lifted for bikes with the safety mark.
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E-bikes to get 'verified' trust stickers to identify they're safe and legal so "customers can buy with confidence" | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
The UK’s largest bike trade associations have relaunched their “E-bike Positive” campaign as a safety sticker and tag, in a bid to educate the public about safe, road legal e-bikes and to distinguish ...
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July 14, 2026 at 4:48 PM
This initiative by the ebike industry to create a trusted safety mark should help. Hopefully the bans will be lifted for bikes with the safety mark.
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“They bring them into the shop and think we should be able to repair anything. But we won’t touch them as they are illegal,” the bike shop owner said, while claiming that sales of legal e-bikes have been negatively impacted
E-bike confusion harming shops, as owner claims illegal bike owners “aggressive” when refused service | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
A bike shop owner has claimed that widespread confusion concerning the legality of electric bikes is negatively impacting legitimate sales, while noting that staff often face aggression when refusing ...
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August 27, 2026 at 3:10 PM
“They bring them into the shop and think we should be able to repair anything. But we won’t touch them as they are illegal,” the bike shop owner said, while claiming that sales of legal e-bikes have been negatively impacted
“Language matters here," says Leeds MP @fabianhamilton.bsky.social.
"Every time the word “e-bike” is attached to these machines, a legal, healthy, and increasingly important form of transport takes the blame for the behaviour of people riding illegal motorbikes."
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"Every time the word “e-bike” is attached to these machines, a legal, healthy, and increasingly important form of transport takes the blame for the behaviour of people riding illegal motorbikes."
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"A false understanding of the law": Labour MP demands BBC amends 'e-bike injury payouts' article that failed to mention £110m in claims all involved illegal bikes | electric bike reviews, buying advic...
The Labour MP for Leeds North East has written to the BBC’s director of editorial policy and standards to demand that an article about millions paid out in compensation to people injured by the riders...
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July 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
“Language matters here," says Leeds MP @fabianhamilton.bsky.social.
"Every time the word “e-bike” is attached to these machines, a legal, healthy, and increasingly important form of transport takes the blame for the behaviour of people riding illegal motorbikes."
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"Every time the word “e-bike” is attached to these machines, a legal, healthy, and increasingly important form of transport takes the blame for the behaviour of people riding illegal motorbikes."
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Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has planned to replace the borough-by-borough contracts with a city wide scheme since as early as 2017, but has been delayed by Department for Transport regulations.
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Plans for London-wide e-bike hire licences delayed by impending public consultation | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
Transport for London’s plans to overhaul the city’s regulations for e-bike hire look set to be delayed after the Department for Transport confirmed plans to hold a public consultation on the matter.Ea...
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September 15, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has planned to replace the borough-by-borough contracts with a city wide scheme since as early as 2017, but has been delayed by Department for Transport regulations.
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The recent case, I think they were just spinning the back wheel as fast as they could, so of course the speed sensor went mad.
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And the follow-up:
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And the follow-up:
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August 7, 2026 at 7:06 AM
The recent case, I think they were just spinning the back wheel as fast as they could, so of course the speed sensor went mad.
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And the follow-up:
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And the follow-up:
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Cycling UK launches formal complaint over operator's upcoming ban, citing complaints from riders who rely on e-bikes as mobility aids
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Blanket e-bike ban from trains and stations will have “devastating impact”, say cycling campaigners – as rail operator refuses to meet with cyclists and share evidence behind “huge backward step” | el...
Merseyrail has come under fire from Cycling UK after banning all non-folding e-bikes from its train services and stations. The UK cycling charity has highlighted issues the ban causes for people with ...
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August 26, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Cycling UK launches formal complaint over operator's upcoming ban, citing complaints from riders who rely on e-bikes as mobility aids
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Plods.
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Police to stop using “bogus” e-bike speed test as charges against delivery cyclist who had £6,000 cargo bike seized and destroyed are dropped | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketip...
West Midlands Police is exploring alternative methods of spotting illegal e-motorbike use after the force apologised for seizing and destroying a legal e-cargo bike hired by a delivery cyclist as part...
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July 22, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Plods.
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The hire e-bike operator has apologised after partially sighted residents highlighted issues with poor e-bike parking in Penge.
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Lime disabled in London district after blind resident claimed pavement-blocking e-bikes ‘forced him onto busy road’ | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
Lime has apologised and removed e-bikes from the London district of Penge after a visually impaired man claimed he was forced to take to a busy road to avoid e-bike clutter.Jason Beal, who is blind, t...
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August 25, 2026 at 12:29 PM
The hire e-bike operator has apologised after partially sighted residents highlighted issues with poor e-bike parking in Penge.
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More bikewashing techno bollocks from volkswagen.
Not sure how many will go into a very showroom to buy one of these with built in screen, rear camera and a radar as well as lights, a "smart" helmet and pervo glasses.
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Not sure how many will go into a very showroom to buy one of these with built in screen, rear camera and a radar as well as lights, a "smart" helmet and pervo glasses.
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Volkswagen launches "next generation" high-tech e-bikes... while planning to cut 100,000 jobs | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
Is cycling the new golf, with a capital G? Volkswagen certainly seems to think so with its new range of e-bikes, which it boasts have high-tech intelligent systems designed to mimic the safety-first p...
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July 14, 2026 at 6:50 PM
More bikewashing techno bollocks from volkswagen.
Not sure how many will go into a very showroom to buy one of these with built in screen, rear camera and a radar as well as lights, a "smart" helmet and pervo glasses.
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Not sure how many will go into a very showroom to buy one of these with built in screen, rear camera and a radar as well as lights, a "smart" helmet and pervo glasses.
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Review: Superb design for easy and practical riding if you're looking for three-wheeled electric assistance #cycling
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vanRaam Easy Rider Compact Tricycle | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
The vanRaam Easy Rider Compact Tricycle is comfortable, stable and surprisingly manoeuvrable. It’s built around an in-house electric pedal assistance system and you can opt to team that with a slow…
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July 27, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Review: Superb design for easy and practical riding if you're looking for three-wheeled electric assistance #cycling
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More details here.
WM police are to refund the cost of the cycle.
Officer acted with "no malice" seems an odd thing to say. Clearly they were thicker than school custard.
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WM police are to refund the cost of the cycle.
Officer acted with "no malice" seems an odd thing to say. Clearly they were thicker than school custard.
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Police to stop using “bogus” e-bike speed test as charges against delivery cyclist who had £6,000 cargo bike seized and destroyed are dropped | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketip...
West Midlands Police is exploring alternative methods of spotting illegal e-motorbike use after the force apologised for seizing and destroying a legal e-cargo bike hired by a delivery cyclist as part...
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July 22, 2026 at 5:47 PM
More details here.
WM police are to refund the cost of the cycle.
Officer acted with "no malice" seems an odd thing to say. Clearly they were thicker than school custard.
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WM police are to refund the cost of the cycle.
Officer acted with "no malice" seems an odd thing to say. Clearly they were thicker than school custard.
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December 20, 2023 at 5:58 PM
We are thrilled to be sitting in the #1 spot for "Best Electric Cargo Bikes 2023" from
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Whether you represent an e-bike brand or business and want to exhibit – or you just want to attend one of the shows – here’s everything you need to know about Everything Electric 2026.
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ebiketips – the UK’s most established e-bike website – and its parent company F-At digital are partnering with Everything Electric – the world’s no.1 electric vehicle and home energy expo – in 2026! E...
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Whether you represent an e-bike brand or business and want to exhibit – or you just want to attend one of the shows – here’s everything you need to know about Everything Electric 2026.
The complainant is lucky that firstly he's in London where pavement parking is illegal.
Secondly that it's a hire bike or few causing an obstruction.
Thirdly that the operator stops operations in that borough cos of it.
Cars are more important than people everywhere else.
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Secondly that it's a hire bike or few causing an obstruction.
Thirdly that the operator stops operations in that borough cos of it.
Cars are more important than people everywhere else.
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Lime disabled in London district after blind resident claimed pavement-blocking e-bikes ‘forced him onto busy road’ | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
Lime has apologised and removed e-bikes from the London district of Penge after a visually impaired man claimed he was forced to take to a busy road to avoid e-bike clutter.Jason Beal, who is blind, t...
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August 25, 2026 at 11:57 AM
The complainant is lucky that firstly he's in London where pavement parking is illegal.
Secondly that it's a hire bike or few causing an obstruction.
Thirdly that the operator stops operations in that borough cos of it.
Cars are more important than people everywhere else.
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Secondly that it's a hire bike or few causing an obstruction.
Thirdly that the operator stops operations in that borough cos of it.
Cars are more important than people everywhere else.
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January 24, 2025 at 7:06 PM
“These are not unavoidable tragedies, they are preventable losses. We will use every tool available to make our streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, drives, or rides,” Mamdani said
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani issues cease-and-desist order to online retailers selling high-speed illegal e-bikes | electric bike reviews, buying advice and news - ebiketips
New York mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a cease-and-desist order against 42 online retailers illegally selling “dangerous motorised vehicles” in the city, in a bid to clamp down on the use of illegal...
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August 6, 2026 at 2:38 PM
“These are not unavoidable tragedies, they are preventable losses. We will use every tool available to make our streets safer for everyone who walks, bikes, drives, or rides,” Mamdani said
A lot more detail on the seized and crushed ebike story here.
the rider was also charged with no insurance, which isn;t a legal requirement for an EAPC like the Tern in question.
Clueless and ignorant plod making up more imaginary laws to suit themselves.
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the rider was also charged with no insurance, which isn;t a legal requirement for an EAPC like the Tern in question.
Clueless and ignorant plod making up more imaginary laws to suit themselves.
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Police seize and destroy delivery cyclist’s legal e-bike hired through council-funded scheme after “bogus” test – but officers claim rider didn’t have insurance | electric bike reviews, buying advice ...
Cycling and disability groups have called for the UK’s police forces to be properly trained and educated on the laws surround e-bikes, after officers in Birmingham seized and destroyed a fully legal e...
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July 21, 2026 at 11:23 AM
A lot more detail on the seized and crushed ebike story here.
the rider was also charged with no insurance, which isn;t a legal requirement for an EAPC like the Tern in question.
Clueless and ignorant plod making up more imaginary laws to suit themselves.
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the rider was also charged with no insurance, which isn;t a legal requirement for an EAPC like the Tern in question.
Clueless and ignorant plod making up more imaginary laws to suit themselves.
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