Reported bicycle crimes fell by 18% in Northern Ireland in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the latest crime figures from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI). The first lockdown, from March to May 2020, saw May with the steepest decline, reporting a 15% drop compared to May 2019. …
Read More »Northern Ireland scraps “outdated” e-bike rules
Cycling UK has welcomed the Northern Ireland Assembly’s decision yesterday, 12th May, to relax regulations on the use of e-bikes (electrically assisted pedal cycles or EAPCs). The move comes into force today and brings Northern Ireland into line with the rest of the UK, where e-bikes are exempt from the …
Read More »E-bike insurance set to be offered in Northern Ireland after proposed law change
A Northern Ireland comparison website is set to offer insurance for e-bike users after a proposed change to the law which will boost the use of electric bikes in the province. Compare NI has said that Stormont’s plans to reclassify e-bikes as bicycles rather than mopeds will lead to an …
Read More »Northern Ireland ‘missing out on e-bike revolution’, says entrepreneur
"The fact that historical legislation means e-bikes are still classified as mopeds in Northern Ireland is putting people off buying one"
Read More »Northern Ireland Government department wins award as cycle-friendly employer
The Department for Infrastructure has become the second UK organisation to receive international recognition as a cycle friendly employer
Read More »Sustrans calls for support for National Cycle Network in Northern Ireland
The charity launched a report last week which set out plans to improve the network
Read More »Autobus Cycling Collective to run pop-up cycling store
The launch event is taking place this weekend
Read More »Sustrans calls for better walking and cycling infrastructure in Northern Ireland
The calls are in response to walking, cycling and public transport statistics
Read More »Mango Bikes bought by new owner
Mango Bikes has been bought and moves to Northern Ireland.
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