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Some people think an e-bike is just like a normal bike except you don’t do much work – good for dodgy knees. Here’s what it’s really like riding an eBike. Electric bikes are essentially standard bikes with a battery and motor which gives you assistance as you pedal, which is why they are treated legally like a regular bike (except you have to be 14 to ride one). The assistance can be adjusted from almost nothing to a level that makes you feel a little bit superhuman – but with traffic and few worries about when it can be charged thanks to charging off any 3 pin plug,...

To help clear London's air and improve health, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is expanding across all London boroughs from 29 August 2023. Poor air quality is impacting the health of Londoners, and it's mainly caused by polluting vehicles. The latest data from the London Atmospheric Emissions Inventory (LAEI, 2019) shows that, although improvements are being made, road transport is the single biggest contributor of nitrogen dioxide and particulate matter emissions in Greater London.  Londoners are developing life-changing illnesses such as cancer, asthma and lung disease, and there is a higher risk of dementia in older people. Air pollution even...

One of the most common reactions Electric Bikes get when people are browsing is “I could buy a car for that!”. How do the figures stack up?

No matter what your age is, cycling should be a pastime that is inclusive for everyone. If you’re a senior who is eager to start cycling, dutch style bikes or electric step through bikes can make for an ideal transportation choice and get you back out exploring with the family. 

Luckily, electric bikes can be charged mostly anywhere! All e-bikes use regular 3 pin plugs that are compatible with wall sockets, meaning their batteries can be charged while you’re on the go.