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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Good news for London bike share fans: Borough bike share lottery to end as London Mayor sets strategy - crossing borders will soon be a breeze: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/borough...

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Borough bike share lottery to end as London Mayor sets strategy

The borough-by-borough bike share permission lottery will soon end, according to a new mobility strategy from the Mayor of London's

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

EU-wide action request against non-compliant e-bikes put to European Commission. Networking in Brussels this week seeks to establish bans on tampering kits, as well as demonstrating the bike industry's housekeeping to ensure electric bikes remain road legal. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/eu-wide...

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EU-wide action against non-compliant e-bikes put to European Commission

A bicycle industry trade umbrella has produced and circulated a new position paper with the European Commission today as part

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Sean Jones KC @seanjones.org · 29/09/2026

The rush to speculate that asylum seekers are responsible for every crime in the news is a sort of opportunistic informational terrorism. Until it’s disproved it stokes fear and hatred. When it is disproved there are no adverse consequences and they know that they only have to be lucky once.

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Live on Kickstarter today is the Lemmo 3 APV #cargobike. This is a full-suspension longtail with a 960Wh battery that takes the edge off range anxiety, even with 2 kids on the back. If you need an all-terrain school run vehicle, this one's very interesting: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/lemm...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A growing disparity between motor & component capability emerging? I spoke to the world's best-known chain maker to get its take, resulting in an insightful engineering chat with lots learned. And yes, not all bike makers are meeting the engineering need. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/motor-p...

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Motor power & component strength mismatch worsening, says chain giant

The arms race among motor makers to add more torque to systems may inadvertently be creating a broadening gap between

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

A French study into gig economy sector saw 64% of riders were undocumented. The delivery apps cannot say they are unaware & are proactively managing the situation. Without exploitation, their model collapses. Maybe it should. That said, these people want to work; letting them is good for economy.

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Value for money feels of primary importance when buying electric bikes now. Getting invested now and saving on fuel/trains asap is the best way to save. The next best way is to read this guide: www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...

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The best value electric bikes we’ve ridden and rated

There has never been a better time to buy an electric bike. Hear us out; we know they're considered expensive,

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This political party just made tackling modified e-mobility policy, including calling for a total ban on imports on non road legal goods, as well as expressly supporting cycling and genuine e-bike growth. Looks like I could be tempted to vote for... www.cyclingelectric.com/news/this-po...

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This political party just made tackling modified e-mobility policy

The Liberal Democrats have made themselves known as the first political party to make tackling the scourge of illegally modified

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

My earlier Gocycle pricing was wrong - too high! The carbon is a penny under £4,000 and the aluminium £2,999!

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Demand for Gocycle electric folding bike has never ceased to exist, even though the brand has been absent now for some time. That ends this December, as the G5 lands in carbon and aluminium, each ironing out old niggles: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/goc...

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GoCycle returns with overhauled G5 in carbon or aluminium

Great news for Gocycle fans, the brand is officially back and the long-awaited G5 will mark the relaunch with both

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Cargo fans, check these out. Humber Cycles - the brand that first brought to market a double diamond frame in the 1800s - is back, now with a well-priced electric cargo range: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/humber-...

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Humber Cycles revived with electric cargo bike range

Dating back to 1868, the Humber Cycles of days gone by was an early British pioneer in bicycle and tricycle

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Two smart new models from Gazelle, each tucking in at under £2,000. Signs that the premium tier brands are aware of people's budgets and want to stay in the game in an economic downturn. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/gazelle...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A UK cycling infrastructure classic spotted tonight.

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cyclingelectric.bsky.social @cyclingelectric.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The @bikeabilityuk.bsky.social Trust has launched its online learning module. Returning to cycling, perhaps on an electric bike? 90 minutes of training material will give you a road skills refresh and a confidence boost. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/adult-c...

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BikeAbility adds e-learning course to aid adult cycle training

New and returning cyclists, including those choosing an electric bike or working in the delivery sector, can now access an

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

"Ultimately, I think the opportunity for Liv—and for the industry—isn't simply to sell more women's bikes. It's to make more women see themselves as cyclists." How female-focused design along with pedal-assist is helping more women progress in cycling: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...

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Electric bikes built for women: Design experts share their buying tips

Something that most people in the bike industry now accept is that for far too long products designed specifically for

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

I’ll save £400 this year riding an e-bike versus driving short journeys. Diesel touching £2 - I'm not driving. 75% of sub five mile trips are driven. This is where major money & emissions can be saved. How much are you saving as fuel costs continue to rise? www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/sav...

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I’ll save £400 this year riding an e-bike versus driving short journeys (you’ll probably save more)

When I bought my second-hand car in 2019 my primary objective was to bring down my motoring costs while not

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The oil shock is deepening & with Diesel nudging £2, this article needed updating. Today it is at least 140 times cheaper per mile to ride an e-bike than it is to drive. With 75% of UK car trips <5 miles in length, you can save hand over fist by riding. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...

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How an electric bike can protect your money as another oil shock hits

Over $110 per barrel and rising, the oil shock of 2026 is evolving and we are now on target to

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Style and substance combined? I took the Moustache Lundi 27 for test & found a punchier-than-expected package. This comfort-oriented step-through lands in a chain or belt build & comes well equipped for the commute & carrying a child on the rear rack. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/mous...

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Moustache Lundi 27 review

There's no open mould frame sourcing here; French manufacturer Moustache has again gone its own path with the Lundi 27,

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Oliver @oliver48.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"As of September 10th, the Nino 3.4 anomaly is now 2.94°C (preliminary) above the 1991-2020 baseline, setting the 104th consecutive daily record, a full 1.09°C above the previous record for the day, set in 1997. The Climate 8-ball is gobsmacked." via Eliot Jacobson

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Hertfordshire cyclists: Sustrans Route 61 is getting choked up in Hertford town centre by car parking, here's a petition to get it unclogged democracy.hertfordshire.gov.uk/mgEPetitionD...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Network Rail tell me that the signs at Leeds are being taken down. They were misleading. I'm now seeking clarity about future plans for e-bikes on the network, as that RMT-signed conference note suggests this discussion remains live: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rail-el...

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Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table?

Signage displayed at Leeds train station recently has sparked panic in the electric bike world, with wording suggesting that Network

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

I'm awaiting a comment from Network Rail, but this could be a major gut punch if what I suspect is happening in the background is in fact on the table. Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table? Rail executives are certainly lobbying for it. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rail-el...

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Is a full national rail electric bike ban on the table?

Signage displayed at Leeds train station recently has sparked panic in the electric bike world, with wording suggesting that Network

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Richard is impressed by the slick engineering of UK manufacturer Flit, which has taken its already light M2 and shaved yet more weight in order to challenge for the title of the lightest folding electric bike. Find out which bike still edges it here: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/flit...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I've enjoyed a preview of the incoming Aventon electric bikes, including the Trava EXP seen here. This is one of two bikes in the hardtail & trekking category, with prices as low as £2,500, inclusive of an 800Wh battery, 90Nm motor and electronic shifting. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/aven...

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Aventon Trava EXP electric bike review

Officially, Aventon doesn't launch in the UK for another few weeks, but we at Cycling Electric are among a lucky

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Delivery firms may soon be liable for unsafe gig economy vehicles. A legal text change due October 1st will make it much harder for delivery businesses to enable undocumented workers on their apps, & with that comes knock-on effects for vehicle liabilities. www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/del...

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Delivery firms may soon be liable for unsafe gig economy vehicles

An incoming change in the law may soon mean that businesses that lean into gig economy subcontractors for deliveries will

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Phil Sturgeon 🌳🚵⚓️ @philsturgeon.com · 08/09/2026

🚨 THIS IS BAD! 🚨 Palantir’s stated goal is to disrupt democracy by getting control of the systems in the name of technofascism. Their MO is wedging people into positions of power then shoehorning themselves into critical infrastructure. Now they control the grid. www.ft.com/content/f6a2...

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Britain’s grid operator gave Palantir contract without inviting rival bids

Neso cited a legal exemption that removes the requirement to consider other suppliers if dependencies leave no alternative

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I had guessed Aventon would stun the market with its pricing when it arrived, but I think the three bikes I've seen and ridden so far will really turn heads, especially amongst those who might have been looking at Amflow's full-suspension e-MTB offerings. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/aventon...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Media reform has never been so urgently needed. Is it any wonder the country can't focus on anything other than what has been projected at us for 20 years already:

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Jon Owen @anotherjon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Setting the conditions for modal shift away from motor vehicles - including by re-allocating road space, re-designing junctions, and systematically implementing a network of protected, connected mobility lanes - doesn't just provide congestion and climate benefits: - it's good public health policy.

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Two interesting studies dissected here. Takeaways: E-bike riders have fewer incidents than bicycle or motorcycle riders; the gap can be 10x between e-bike/cycles. The injuries are most similar between e-bikes & bicycles. (& all the data is possibly flawed) www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...

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Electric bike injuries more akin to cycling than motorcycle incidents, studies reveal

If you are considering buying an electric bike, but don't trust your own abilities, a handful of studies now seem

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

How a public health expert can reach the conclusion that e-bikes are cheating is beyond me. How they got it published in @forbes.com is even more of a head scratcher... www.cyclingelectric.com/news/are-e-b...

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Are electric bikes cheating? The studies that disprove the idea

It's the most common of all the myths in the e-bike world - the idea that somehow you are "cheating"

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

With the summer coming to a close we're at a natural junction to review the technological highlights seen throughout the year in the e-bike space. Chris Keller Jackson reports from China and I from Europe on what's coming down the line: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/ele...

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What does the future of electric bike design and technology look like?

As the year's trade show season draws to a close, there has been plenty of time since to reflect on

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Ampere X-Trail review - This looks to be a smart solution for those on a budget who want to explore in confidence: www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ampe...

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Ampere X-Trail review

It is probably fair to say that when it comes to e-MTBs, those with powerful mid-drives grab most of the

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Laura Laker @lauralaker.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I took a large ebike out for a test ride last week, and it was glorious. The tent, I fear, has tented its last, but has done a solid 15 years' service

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Is a growing disparity in suitable parking for modern electric bikes stunting ridership potential? This study argues that most cycle parking is no longer fit for purpose & that residents consider what exists to be of too low a quality to offset the theft risk www.cyclingelectric.com/news/e-bike-...

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Sparse residential parking stunting e-bike growth potential, says study

A new piece of research out of generally bike-friendly Switzerland has demonstrated that there is a growing mismatch in available

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

200km of all-terrain adventure, loaded up and ready for the campsite. @lauralaker.bsky.social takes the @riesemuller.bsky.social Nevo5 Vario for this long-distance tour in the west of England and finds a bike built for the hard miles. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/ries...

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Fear of bike theft is a top-three reason for people not to buy an expensive e-bike in many studies, so this is really welcome news. Digital security begins to turn the tide on e-bike theft, shows fresh Comodule insight. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/digital...

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Digital security begins to turn the tide on e-bike theft

Fresh research on the rates of e-bike theft where a digital security element is present show that advancing technology is

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

I reckon nobody has ridden and actively used as many cargo bikes as Richard Peace, so he was the perfect person to write a deep guide to choosing the right bike and using it effectively. Read on if you're looking to do more by bike: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/cho...

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Choosing a cargo bike, riding and loading it safely

Over the years, Richard Peace has moved all manner of things you wouldn’t ordinarily see on an e-bike. Here he

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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Helmets are often misinterpreted as the solution to safety. Put simply, they aren't. Helmets protect your head from an uncontrolled fall. Proper infrastructure is what protects you from multi-ton vehicles. Don't conflate the two, they are worlds apart.

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Tested to destruction: The best chain lock for your electric bike Four excellent Gold standard locks and one that cut like cheese... www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...

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Tested: The best chain lock for your electric bike

Following a previous test in which our resident bike thief in training tried and failed to get the better of

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Mark Sutton @marksuttonbike.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We've been replacing car trips all summer, but there few that make this more feasible than the Emu E-haul, a trike that can move the family on school runs & more. Richard found a trike that had surprising power up hill climbs & endurance over longer rides. www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/emu-...

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Michael ᚋᚔᚉᚆᚓᚐᚂ @baoigheallain.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

How many other parties, with a handful of MPs, get lead story endorsement on the national broadcaster, for a party press release?

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