David Sharp, Associated Press Updated 11:51 am CDT, Tuesday, June 25, 2019 In this June 8, 2019 photo, Gordon and Janice Goodwin show their electric-assist bicycles outside their home in Bar Harbor, Maine. The bikes are banned on carriage roads and bicycle paths in nearby Acadia National Park. less In this June 8, 2019 photo, Gordon and Janice Goodwin show their electric-assist bicycles outside their home in Bar Harbor, Maine. The bikes are banned on carriage roads and bicycle paths in nearby Acadia ... more Photo: David Sharp, AP Photo: David Sharp, AP Image 1 of / 4 Caption Close Image 1 of 4 In this June 8, 2019 photo, Gordon and Janice Goodwin show their electric-assist bicycles outside their home in Bar Harbor, Maine. The bikes are banned on carriage roads and bicycle … [Read more...] about E-bikes, growing in popularity, befuddle regulators
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Get ready, North County, bike-sharing could start in July
A South Carolina-based company plans to deploy 500 GPS-enabled e-bikes this summer in Del Mar, Solana Beach and Encinitas, three of the five coastal North County cities that have considered the one-year, pilot program.So far, only Carlsbad has officially bowed out of the bike-sharing plan. City Council members there had concerns about safety, downtown traffic and competition with existing bicycle shops. Oceanside and Camp Pendleton also participated in discussions, but so far have made no commitment.A start date for the launch remains uncertain. Mid-July appears likely as the cities, regulating agencies and the company work out details for North County’s first app-based bike-sharing program.Representatives of the five cities, along with North County Transit District and the San Diego Association of Governments, have been working on the idea of a regional partnership since 2017. They selected Gotcha from six companies that offered to provide the service. Formed 10 years ago, … [Read more...] about Get ready, North County, bike-sharing could start in July
Bicycles and E-Bikes Open Up Provence for Post-Cannes Jaunts
Alene Dawson, provided by Published 6:05 am PDT, Monday, May 13, 2019 Photo: Jean-Charles/YouRent Cannes Photo: Jean-Charles/YouRent Cannes Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Jean-Charles/YouRent Cannes Bicycles and E-Bikes Open Up Provence for Post-Cannes Jaunts 1 / 1 Back to Gallery After Cannes, detox in Provence on a bike tour of the region. E-bikes have opened up cycling adventures for those who maybe don’t want — or can’t — ride long distances. Self-guided tours in Cannes and Provence abound, and good tours with a guide offer better efficiency, historic information and insider local access. “We are also able, for an extra cost, to … [Read more...] about Bicycles and E-Bikes Open Up Provence for Post-Cannes Jaunts
Ford GoBike adds electric bikes in Bay Area
By Ali Tadayon | [email protected] | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: December 14, 2018 at 1:16 pm | UPDATED: December 17, 2018 at 6:24 am BAY AREA — Riding a Ford GoBike up one of the Bay Area’s daunting hills is going to be a lot easier with the the company’s new fleet of electric pedal-assist e-bikes. More than 500 of the e-bikes — called Ford GoBike Plus — were docked at Ford GoBike docking stations this week in Oakland, Emeryville and Berkeley, with an additional 600 in San Francisco and 120 in San Jose, a Ford GoBike spokeswoman said. The e-bikes are distributed among the existing GoBikes, so riders can take their pick of which one they want to use. The GoBike app shows which of the company’s 546 stations are stocked with the e-bikes. The bikes are equipped with electric motors that give riders a boost as they pedal. The maximum speed is 18 mph. “E-bikes require less physical exertion, flatten uphill trips and offer a … [Read more...] about Ford GoBike adds electric bikes in Bay Area
Uber eyeing UK launch for e-bikes as it plans to hire London-based team
Uber is planning to bring electric bikes to Britain as it seeks to expand beyond its ride-hailing and food delivery services. The US company’s Jump business, which lets users rent e-bikes and electric scooters via an app, is hiring a general manager for the UK, job adverts show. Uber bought Jump, known for its distinctive red bikes, in April, and has since expanded them to 12 US cities and Berlin, Germany. A job advert posted on Uber’s website calls for a general manager for “operations and launch”, to lead a new team in London. Uber is seeking to convince investors it can extend beyond its core ride-hailing business as it prepares to go public next year. In October, Jump launched its electric... To continue reading this article Start your free trial of Premium Access all Premium articles Subscriber-only events Cancel any time Free for 30 days then only £2 per week Try Premium Access one Premium article per week … [Read more...] about Uber eyeing UK launch for e-bikes as it plans to hire London-based team