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We're often asked whether ETA cycle insurance covers powerful e-bikes if they're only ridden off-road. The short answer is that we can't cover any electric bike that doesn't conform to UK law on EAPCs (electric assist pedal cycles). However, it's understandable why people get confused. UK law says electric bikes must not provide powered...

It's all well and good having ETA breakdown cover for your mobility scooter, but how can you call us if your mobile phone battery is flat? We're giving away a small, portable solar panel to recharge your phone while you're on the move. The solar panel doesn't only harvest energy from the sun. It can store enough power to recharge a...

We're giving away a small, portable solar panel to recharge your phone while you're on the move. After all, it's important to celebrate fleeting appearances of the sun. Whether you use your phone to plot a route, record your ride or call our cycle rescue service if you break down, it's all for nothing if it runs out of juice. The solar...

Nobody knows how many electric bikes there are in the UK. The Bicycle Association estimates around 550,000, while other sources put the figure almost four times higher. However many e-bikes there are on UK roads, one thing is certain. The number is growing fast. And the question remains: What will happen to these cycles at the end of their...

The humble bicycle is the Cinderella of transport planning. Mass cycling has a transformative effect on air pollution, congestion, inactivity and road danger. And yet, it is routinely overlooked. Perhaps it's why the United Nations have declared 3 June as World Bicycle Day. [quote type="cycle_insurance"] World Bicycle Day every day: How...

E-bike sales might have taken a dip last year, but it hasn't stopped thieves targeting them. In fact, the crime appears to be soaring. Reported theft of e-bikes has doubled over the space of 12 months. According to the police, there were 103 per cent more reported e-bike thefts in 2023 compared to 2022 – and over two-and-a-half more than in...

Disabled people living in London can now borrow a non-standard cycle for free. The Wheels4MeLondon initiative aims to help the 27 per cent of disabled people who do not cycle, but would like to. A quarter of disabled people surveyed said a tricycle or a handcycle would help them cycle more. The bicycle is the great leveller "The bicycle is...

Florence has become the latest city to incentivise cycling to work or school. Cycle commuters can earn up to €30 per month using an app and small Bluetooth device attached to their bike. The same 'Pin Bike' system is now used across 30 cities, where it boosts cycling by an average of 7 km per day per participant. Following this success, the...

As more city dwellers discover the benefits of cargo bikes, folding designs will find a willing market. After all, cargo bikes might be perfect for narrow streets, but they're tricky to store in smaller houses and flats. The latest entrant to the folding cargo bike market comes courtesy of Avnson. With a robust frame and a spacious cargo...

E-Bikes and cargo bikes are expensive enough to attract to thieves. However, their size means they can be tricky to lock. Hiplok have designed the E-DX chain and D-Lock combination with these larger-framed cycles in mind. The E-DX isn't to be confused with the D-lock and flimsy cable combinations sold by many lock companies. Both the...