Tag: cycling
Dott to launch brightly-coloured e-bikes in London
European micro-mobility operator Dott (www.ridedott.com) is set to launch its distinctive-looking, brightly-coloured e-bikes in London, March 2021. London will become the 16th European city that Dott operates in, with e-scooter operations already existing in Belgium, France, Italy, Germany and Poland. Dott, which is primarily known in Europe for its established scooter operations, has spent two…
Lime partners with what3words to find mis-parked e-bikes and scooters faster
E-bike and scooter provider Lime has partnered with geocoding system what3words to help members of the public report mis-parked e-bikes and scooters more easily. The partnership will allow Lime users and members of the public to report the exact location of an incorrectly parked vehicle using what3words. By identifying the what3words address for the 3m…
What Trying To Stay Active During COVID-19 Taught Me About Riding A Bike
First, a confession. It’s been a very long time since I last threw my legs over a bike and rode off on the road. While I like to think of myself as an active person, cycling is one activity I’ve never really been desperate to re-acquaint myself with until COVID-19 upturned our lives. However, fired…
Ducati announces three new folding e-bikes
After launching a range of electric scooters, Italian motorbike brand Ducati announces three new folding e-bikes, designed for getting around the city quickly. The folding e-bike line, born from a partnership between Ducati and MT Distribution, comprises three models including the Urban-E, SCR -E and SCR-E Sport.For the Urban-E model Ducati designers collaborated with Italdesign…
Triumph launches first e-bike, Triumph Trekker GT
Iconic British motorcycle brand, Triumph Motorcycles, has launched an e-bike – the Triumph Trekker GT. Triumph’s first ever electric bicycle, it is expected to retail for £2,950. Featuring the latest generation of electric drive weighing in at just 2.88 kg, the Trekker GT offers a range of approximately 150km per charge through its 250w 60Nm…
Ford creates prototype ‘Emoji Jacket’ for cyclists
With our roads busier than ever as drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians all compete for space, it’s no wonder that tempers are lost, and conflicts arise because of our lack of ability to communicate with one another. Ford has created what it hopes will be the answer: the ‘Emoji Jacket’. A prototype jacket created in…
Uber warns users to check for cyclists before opening car doors
Uber is introducing a new safety feature that will warn users to look out for cyclists when opening a car door in areas popular with those on bikes. The riding hailing app said the new tool will use publicly available mapping data alongside an Uber user’s journey to send a reminder before they are dropped…
Google Maps to offer cycling and ride-sharing options
Finding the fastest way from A to B across multiple modes of transport is about to get easier with the latest update on Google Maps. The app will now allow users to pair transit directions with ride-sharing options, as the tech giant aims to make the first or last mile easier. Cyclists will also be…
SKODA unveils cycling support car with built in washing machine!
Billed as the support car for the cyclist who dreams of the perfect summer ride, the ŠKODA Karoq Velo features a whole host of in-built technologies, from a fully-functioning washing machine for washing sweaty kit to a drone landing pad! Developed and built by ŠKODA UK, the Karoq Velo was conceived by a team of…
Ford announces prototype smart jacket for cyclists with turn, brake indicators
A group of cycle-enthusiasts at Ford have created a brand new ‘smart jacket’ designed to keep cyclists safer on the road. The jacket has sleeves that light up to show when wearers are turning right or left - or even if they are braking - and can be wirelessly connected to a smartphone for helping…