Christchurch City Council’s bike security awareness campaign is now on, encouraging people to invest in solid locks like D-locks and decent chain-link locks. This is in response to a big increase in cycle thefts in Christchurch. Read the article here
Shimano’s sales and profit have soared since the coronavirus pandemic began, as newcomers take to two wheels — some looking for an easy way to exercise during lockdowns, others preferring to pedal to work rather than brave crowded public transport. Read the story here: Shimano-pedals-faster-as-COVID-pandemic-propels-cycling-boom
Cycling is having a moment in 2020. Interest in road cycles and mountain bikes is higher than ever, with major companies reporting month-long backlogs on bikes. And it’s not surprising – with travel effectively canceled until at least 2021, more and more buyers are turning to their own roads and backyards for entertainment. Fortunately for bike manufacturers, […]
All e-bike owners know that riding an e-bike is not cheating, it enables us to get exercise, ride more often and save money on petrol. Not convinced…check out this article. https://www.outsideonline.com/ 2404475/riding-e-bike-not-cheating#close
Here’s an excellent read by one of our valued customers who keeps us up to date with three great tips on e-bike safety.
E-bikes rock! The Spinoff has a great read on why electric bikes are just better then cars:
Why buy an E-bike ? E-bikes really come into their own when it comes to hill climbs. There are various power levels to assist your pedalling if you’re faced with a demanding climb you can just crank your power up to its highest setting and ride uphill waving to the other cyclist you pass! They’re […]