(Freiburg, GER) The city of Freiburg is the site of Europe’s first solar panel roof-covered cycling path built by green energy company, Badenova AG & CO. The 300-metre-long photovoltaic (PV) pilot project features over 900 translucent glass solar panels, and will generate around 280 MWh of solar power per year reports TNW, a Financial Times […]
or low- and moderate-income residents to be released sometime this summer reports Colorado Public Radio (CPR). While details of the size of the discounts have not been release under the legislation approved by state lawmakers, residents at any income level could get a $450 tax rebate toward an e-bike purchase beginning in the spring of […]
he French government has unveiled a new bicycle plan that will see unprecedented funding of €2 billion to support its 2023-2027 Bicycle Mobility Plan released on May 5. The use of bicycle routes is up 52% compared to 2017 and the current plan targets three lines of action to make cycling and walking part of […]
Launched in 2014 and based in Quebec, Velovoute’s parking/charging system for bicycles and e-bikes is seeing an uptick in demand and the company is laying the groundwork for significant growth over the next few years. As e-bikes continue to surge and the popularity of cycling tourism grows as well, Velovoute is well-positioned for expansion. Currently […]
With over 526km of cycling facilities and a cycling modal share of 19%, the volume of bicycle traffic in Leipzig, Germany, a city with a population of 2.5 million, has doubled over the past 20 years. Boasting 225km of separated bike lanes and 205km of cycle lanes, there are approximately 100km of routes shared by […]
Washington state is poised to become the eighth state to approve rebates or incentives for purchasing electric bikes reports Washington Bikes. Washington state Legislature has approved a budget package that would appropriate up to $7 million over the next two years to support the purchase of electric bikes and create e-bike “lending libraries.” The new […]
For Earth Day 2023, we need to act (boldly), innovate (broadly), and implement (equitably). Businesses, governments, and citizens — everyone accounted for, and everyone accountable. A partnership for the planet. Get Inspired. Take Action. Be a part of the green revolution. Earth WeekBe a part of the solution. Build a brighter, greener, and more equitable […]
he new version of the Samedi 28.7 is doing magic on the demanding Flemish roads during the election of the Bike Of The Year! Organised by VAB since 2015, Bike of the Year crowns the best bike each year after thorough testing over several days and with a wide range of users: – Journalists specializing […]
As e-bikes are more widely used all over Europe and beyond, we must question how this trend influences cycling tourism. What are the specific needs of e-bike users? Our main conclusion is that e-cyclists have quite similar needs to other cycling tourists and quality is essential for both. E-bike demand drives the growth of bicycle […]
International Women’s Day, March 8, is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference […]
