Cycling to work can be good for your health. For the environment too. These are the reasons that pushed the company Corman, in Goé, France, to propose to all its personnel a formula of rent-purchase of a bicycle, electrical or not. A great success story so far. The principle of leasing offered by Corman to…
Cross the Jura Arc with Electric Bike in Switzerland
Thanks to La Route Verte, supported by the Loterie Romande, cyclists can, in a week and without getting too tired, ride from Schaffhausen to Geneva and see some of the best landscapes in Switzerland. Sit down comfortably on your electric bike, follow the gentle curves of the Jura mountains and be able to recharge your…
An Electric School Bike Tested in France
The S’coolbus is tested the week of May 20 in Tocane-Saint-Apre, France. This nine-seater electric bike is used to take children from the municipality to primary school. Tocane-Saint-Apre is the second city in France to test the week of May 20 this new school bus after Rouen. This bike has nine seats, including one for…
E-bike Engine and Stabilizer that Keeps You From Falling
In order to reduce the number of cycling accidents, a Dutch company is currently developing an anti-fall mechanism to protect senior cyclists. The world of electric bikes is constantly improving. Manufacturers are working on performance to offer more autonomous, lighter or more connected e-bikes, but also on user safety. A Dutch company has developed a…
The Boom of Electric Bikes Continues in France
After an unprecedented leap in 2017 and a further increase in 2018, the electric bicycle market now accounts for 40% of total bicycle sales in France. The enthusiasm for cycling is confirmed and the cycle market continues to grow: more than 2 billion euros in sales (+ 2.3%) and more than 2.7 million bicycles sold…
Can Electric Bikes Go Up Steep Hills?
To give you the quick answer, yes. E-bikes are definitely more than equipped to handle steep hills. There are several types of motors that you can get in an e-bike. And mid-drive motors are the best to help you handle steep hills.