Would you lease a new bike or e-bike if your employer helped you get one? In Germany, more than two million people have opted for this benefit. Advocates of the German leasing model believe that the ability to deduct the costs of a new bike…
Just like in many other areas of human activity, cycling is becoming increasingly intertwined with digitalisation. It’s no longer just about the pure experience of riding a bike. It’s about data that helps you while you ride, and about the data your ride itself generates…
Firefighters across Europe are increasingly called out to deal with e-bike battery fires. The spike in these incidents mirrors the broader rise of electric mobility, but fire brigades point the finger mainly at cheap, uncertified products that lack proper internal cell monitoring. So, what should…
Between 2019 and 2022, e-bike sales increased by 269%. Unfortunately, this increase goes hand in hand with more accidents and injuries. Researchers from Columbia University in the City of New York looked at the relationship between different types of micromobility and injuries.
E-bikes are already equipped with digital displays, and many of them exchange information with apps on users’ smartphones. However, the amount of data and the frequency of its exchange are set to increase significantly. Curious about what your next e-bike will be capable of?
‘Tis the season for the delivery of goods, and bicycles are gradually becoming a major means of goods transport, such as Christmas presents, of course. Like every other aspect of mobility in the world, the bicycle transport ecosystem is in the process of undergoing major…
The convergence of digital transformation and sustainability has given rise to two intriguing developments: the emergence of “Smart Cities” and the blossoming of bicycle tourism. Their intersection paves the way for an innovative and sustainable approach to urban tourism.
Once upon a time, electric bikes were seen as the ‘lazy’ option, ridden only by older folk who had maybe retired and had little desire to push themselves physically. As we now know, this couldn’t be further from the truth.
Electric bicycles are driven by a combination of human and electric power. European legislation allows the assistance of an electric motor up to 25 km/h. If you ask people if they agree to increase this limit, most of them say yes.
