Bird is moving into the consumer e-bike market with the launch of the electric Bird Bike. It features a Bafang electric motor that delivers up to 50 miles (80 km) of range, a removable 36v battery for easy charging, a chainless Gates Carbon drivetrain and a fully integrated backlit handlebar …
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RoSPA, See.Sense conduct new research to enhance cyclists’ safety
RoSPA and See.Sense have conducted new research which could prove ‘invaluable’ in enhancing cyclists’ safety by more effectively pinpointing potential collision blackspots. Hundreds of Birmingham-based cyclists travelled tens of thousands of monitored miles to generate hundreds of millions of lines of potentially transformative data as part of the City Safe …
Read More »Primal launches limited-edition jersey with Jeremiah’s Journey to support Plymouth children
Primal has launched a limited-edition cycling jersey to support the work of Jeremiah’s Journey in Plymouth. The brand will donate all profits from the sales of the jerseys to the charity. Since its launch in 2012, Primal has been a proud member of the Plymouth community; the terrible events of …
Read More »N+1 app to ‘revolutionise’ D2C e-commerce for cycling brands
N+1 has launched, offering a new platform for brands to showcase products and connect with customers around the world. “We wanted to create a one-stop platform for cyclists to browse from their favourite brands and products in one place, displayed in a user-friendly and innovative way,” said founder Paul Gorbach. …
Read More »Free bike pilots announced by Scottish Government
The Scottish Government has announced the first six pilot projects selected to offer free bikes for school-age children who cannot afford one. As part of a series of commitments delivered by the Scottish Government within its first 100 days, the new pilots will test their approaches across the next 12 …
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