Thinking about commuting to work? And why not on a company bike? Cycling was long restricted to the leasure trips only, and this form of soft mobility is gradually gaining popularity for home-to-work commutes. To the point that larger leasing companies are now taking notice. Two-wheelers are popular in Belgian cities and the phenomenon is…
How Electric Bikes Transform City Centers
Did you know that electric bicycles exist since the end of the 19th century? A patent was filed in 1897 for a two-engine electric bicycle. The e-bike models have evolved since then. Electric bikes have become popular only very recently. The last major shift took place in 1995. The price of neodymium magnets fell. And…
Tips for Choosing Lady’s Electric Bike (with 5 examples)
While the government “bike plan” intends to triple the use of this mode of transport, sales of electric bikes are beating new hights already. How to choose a lady style e-bike? We help you with a few tips. With its frame recognizable by its “gooseneck” shape, the urban electric bike is by far the star…
50+? Are Electric Bikes Good for Health?
As a means of transportation or for leisure, the electric bicycle would improve cognitive functions and provide a feeling of well-being, according to a British study. “When we were leaving early in the morning / when we were going on the roads / on a bicycle ….” / If this song of Yves Montand immediately…
Long-term E-bike Rentals in Grand Besançon, France
The Grand Besançon region took advantage of the inauguration of the track dedicated to the soft modes of transportation to present the new “Ginko Vélo” electric bicycle rental service. This new track connects Pouilley-les-Vignes and Champvans-les-Moulins and runs via Champagney. About fifty long-term rental bicycles, in the blue colors of the Ginko brand, are currently…
Cars, Buses, Bicycles, Scooters… Have Streets Become Too Small?
Transportation in cities is changing rapidly. As new means of travel invade streets and sidewalks, causing regular accidents, is it still possible to share public space between different users? Gyropods, hoverboards, electric bicycles and scooters, these new means of getting from point A to point B invade the streets of big cities in a few…