The Himiway Cruiser Step-Thru Electric Bike – CleanTechnica Review
The Himway Cruiser blew our socks off as one of the most economical e-bikes on the market a few months ago, so we were thrilled when they contacted a review of their new Cruiser Step-Thru. The Step-Thru takes the sturdy Himiway Cruiser and adapts it to a mid-step frame for easier assembly. This is a […]
Witches on Wheels: Costume Bike Rides for Halloween 2021
Dressing up is fun. Cycling is fun. Dressing up in Halloween costumes and riding a bike is even more fun. And after a year in which COVID fears shut down many of them, it looks like witch rides will be rolling through Alabama in October. An overview of events follows. (With a few runs and […]
Community to Attend 43rd Annual Harvest Homecoming Bike Tour | News
LANESVILLE — The 43rd Harvest Homecoming Bike Tour takes place Oct. 2 and is available to cyclists of all skill levels. The event starts at 9 a.m. and usually lasts until 4 p.m. according to organizer Bob Peters. The tour starts at the Lanesville Heritage Site at 2800 Memory Lane. Peters has owned the Clarksville […]
HEDELT: Swapping a car trip for a bike trip was a positive change for Spotsylvanian | Local News
IN MAY, Melanie Bibens got fed up with the commute from her home in Spotsylvania County to a part-time job as a strength coach at a Fredericksburg gym. Gone are the days of the pandemic when the roads were nearly empty, replaced by traffic jams along the route she took from her home off Smith […]
Longtime shop owner walks away from College Park Bicycles
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (BRAIN) – Longtime retailer Larry Black told BRAIN that he is handing over College Park Bicycles to another owner. Black also owns Mount Airy Bicycles in Maryland and said he will continue to operate that location for the foreseeable future. Black, who with his wife Linda owned College Park Bicycles for 42 […]
Harley-Davidson’s limited-edition electric bike nearly sold out in 6 days
Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 e-bike brand released a limited edition e-bike known as the MOSH / TRIBUTE that saw surprisingly fast sales despite its hefty sticker price. The bike features an eye-catching design that mimics the original design concept launched by the brand at the end of 2020. When Harley-Davidson announced that it was expanding its […]
Unity bike enthusiast recovers from fall and prepares for rugged charity ride in Utah
Ray Charley is ready to ride again – and this time it will be “a ride to the sky”. On October 3, the Unity man, who co-owns a number of local Shop ‘n Save supermarkets, plans to go with several other adventure bikers on a 12-day, 440-mile mountain bike ride. miles over rugged terrain in […]
Roxo Racing checks in from El Paso USA Crits
Follow the women of Roxo Racing, a Texas-based women’s cycling team, in their first full year racing national-level races. Roxo has competed in USA Crits, Pro Nationals and Joe Martin events, both UCI pro events. The goal, shared by all, is to strive, learn and improve. Location: El Paso, Texas, Round 9 of the 2021 […]
Harley-Davidson’s first e-bike will go on sale later this year
San Francisco: Harley-Davidson unveiled its first-ever electric bike – Serial 1 – modeled after the brand’s very first 1903 motorcycle last year and now the company has said it will make just 650 units, half of which will be available at purchase in the United States. . Interested customers can pre-order one on the company’s […]
Manufacturer of First Low-Cost Electric Bike Lectric XP Adds New Industry Manager, Increases Production
Phoenix-based Lectric eBikes made a name for itself in its two short years of existence thanks to the company’s great success, the Lectric XP electric bicycle. Now, the garage startup that has grown into a massive e-bike brand is getting an old-school boost with the hiring of industry insider Jeff Frehner as the new COO. […]
Zero gives first reveal of 2022 electric motorcycle model updates
Zero Motorcycles already operates the largest network of electric motorcycles in the world through the company’s extensive dealer distribution. Now these electric motorcycles are getting key updates as Zero unveils its MY2022 upgrades ahead of schedule. Zero has turned the clock back due to unprecedented demand in the electric motorcycle industry. Much like the e-bike […]
New College Program Trains Bike Repairers
BENTONVILLE — A new program at Northwest Arkansas Community College is training bike technicians to help with repairs in the area’s thriving cycling community. The college received $1,246,864 from the Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation for the phased rollout of the Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician program, according to a college press release. The first […]
10 questions to ask yourself before buying a bike
Whether you are a casual cycling enthusiast or a competitive racer, everyone should own a bike at Berea. Cycling is a great form of exercise, and it’s also fun to get around town on two wheels. Berea offers many miles of smooth, level bike paths, off-road trails and safe bike lanes. However, not all bikes […]
Bike partnership offers international students a welcoming introduction to college
Photo by Ammen Jordan A local TV photographer interviews Victor Onwukwe about his bike. Victor Onwukwe’s grandfather rode a bicycle he called the “great white horse” and lived to be 120 years old. Onwukwe is one of 20 qualified U of A international students who recently received a bicycle, helmet and lock […]
The prices of e-bikes from major brands are starting to drop in the United States
At the start of this year, prices for electric bicycles soared almost everywhere. Now we are starting to see price cuts from major American brands. Could it be the light at the end of the tunnel? The indicators are starting to point in that direction. In a surprise move, we’re now seeing prices drop on […]
IAA 2021: BMW Motorrad unveils the Vision Amby electric bike concept with a range of 300 km
The BMW Vision Amby and BMW i Vision Amby are electrically powered with three speed levels for different road types, which allow up to 25 km/h, 45 km/h and up to a top speed of 60 km/h with a range of 300 km. The BMW Vision Amby and BMW i Vision Amby are electrically powered […]
Stephan Henrich’s “Infinity” wheeled bike concept
Stuttgart-based designer Stephan Henrich describes his company’s specialty as “robotic design and architecture in physical realization and speculation.” Given this description, it’s perhaps unsurprising that his concept of an all-wheel-drive bike is quite original: “The INFINITY beach and city cruiser is driven by a revolutionary monotire clip chain construction that […]
BMW unveils 60 km / h (37 mph) electric bike with 300 km (186 mi) range
BMW visited the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany to unveil two new electric motorcycles with interesting specifications for their categories. Both have the same performance making it a high speed electric bike and a low speed electric motorcycle. Both models were technically unveiled by different divisions of BMW. BMW has unveiled the i Vision […]
Police seize illegal e-bike spotted going uphill at 30mph; Director greets crowded bike sheds at start of term; Bike Path News; Flood damage; escalation; Paralympic history; Ineos signs young talents; New equipment; Rewards and more on the live blog
15 years ago, when I started as school principal, only ten students went to school by bike… Today is the first day of term, and our expanded bike sheds are almost full – 150+ ⬇️ It’s healthier, cheaper, faster, greener and – with the right route chosen – safer too: @sustrans @WeAreCyclingUK pic.twitter.com/DxQPy5gzfh — Robin […]
Electric bike seized by police after being seen going uphill at 30mph
A throttle bike has been seized after it was seen traveling 30mph uphill in Newquay without the cyclist pedaling. The Devon and Cornwall Police No Excuse Team, which aims to crack down on road safety, said the driver had also been reported following the incident. Read more: UK’s unluckiest dog is back at the same […]
Colby Copp on Racing Pro Motocross, going to college
You have a track which is just off the main road into town. I’ve been looking at it with envy for years every time I pass it! It has been around for a long time. What’s the story with that?We call it the Farm. We say if you ride there, you’re a badass! It’s just […]
THE ROOF OF THE WORLD! Local resident wins world cycling race title
Wearing the stars and stripes of the United States, Seth Stevens races to victory in Gotland, Sweden. DANBURY — Like the (brand new) 20-year-old that he is, Seth Stevens is full of adjectives — “surreal,” “crazy,” “pretty awesome” — to describe possibly the best week of his young life. Stevens went overseas for the first […]
Discounts in California with the Electric Bike Incentive Project
CALIFORNIA – Battery-powered electric bikes have many advantages over their human-powered counterparts. They’re fun, they’re quick, and can get people where they want to go without breaking a sweat or spitting up shows. But for all their advantages, they also cost more than traditional pedal bikes. California therefore plans to offer financial incentives, similar to […]