tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40255121452525613332009-06-11T10:57:21.352Z<a href="http://www.50cycles.com/"><img src="http://www.50cycles.com/images/pedelecsbanner.gif" width="468" height="60" alt="50cycles electric bikes banner"></a><br> News and views from the team at 50cycles, a British firm specialising in advanced electric bicycles. Visit our website at <a href="http://www.50cycles.com" title="50cycles electric bikes">www.50cycles.com</a>50cycleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12409976146412827411noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4025512145252561333.post-47252955451956717632009-05-27T15:19:00.003Z2009-05-27T15:21:55.672Z2009-05-27T15:21:55.672Z

Kalkhoff Demonstrator Scheme Launched There are now Kalkhoff electric bikes available for demonstration in around 50 locations across the UK. All models are represented and you can find the nearest bike to you using our clever search facility. If you'd like to find out where you can go for a test ride in your area, all we need is a postcode and we'll present a list of the

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We went into London yesterday to take a first look at the new Zero S street-legal electric motorcycle from Zero Motorcycles. Founder Neal Saiki was on hand to introduce the new bike to the BBC, Financial Times and other media representatives.We also had an opportunity to take a close look and try the Zero S for size ourselves. Great to get our hands on one. We'll have one available for test rides

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New for the 2009 Season: Casco E.motion pedelec helmetsThese are gorgeous, definitely the best-looking and best-designed cycle helmets we've seen since the Yakkays arrived last year. Casco have designed the E.motion helmets specifically for electric bicycle riders. The result is a futuristic look, great ventilation, easy fitting and superb safety.They're available in three styles and two sizes.

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14th April 2009 We survived the Zero Motorcycles 24 hour Electricross challenge 50cycles made a flying visit to California last week to take part in the world's first all-electric 24-hour motorcycle race in the sunbaked heart of Silicon Valley. Our bike lasted the distance, completing 879 laps or about 450 miles in the 24 hours

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Santa Cruz Company Makes History With All-Electric Vehicle Endurance RaceSANTA CRUZ, Calif., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Zero Motorcycles made history today, after hosting their 24 Hours of Electricross this past weekend. The event was the first international endurance competition for off-road all-electric vehicles and included teams from around the world. Setting several world records including a

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The 50cycles team is out on the track in the bright sunshine and dust of San Jose's 408mx motocross track. Ten teams are competing right now for the bragging rights of winning the world's first all-electric 24-hour endurance race. Pictured are Lloyd and Dan from 50cycles, the only team to join the event from outside North America.We're posting regular updates from the race at And here's the view

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We're having a play around with Twitter. Relatively sparse right now, but should pick up the tweet pace once the cycling season really gets into gear.We're at twitter.com/50cycles

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To sign up for our email newsletter, go to 50cycles electric bikes home pageHello again from the 50cycles team,It's been a few weeks and we've built up a backlog of newsbits, covering a new Winkku option, the Panasonic throttle kit, good news on 2009 Kalkhoff availability, £100 off the new Agattu F for subscribers, national recognition for one of our team and reviews of our Univega range.Left

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Beginning exercise later in life, in your fifties for example, has huge health benefits. Those who increased activity levels from 50 to 60 ended up living as long as those who were already exercising regularly by middle age. In other words, it's never to late to start exercising and the benefits are comparable to giving up smoking.We regularly hear from new electric bike owners who tell us that

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ROME, Italy – The Italian Government is currently examining a proposal by the industry organization ANCMA for a major tax incentive on e-Bikes. Like in all EU countries, the Italians are looking for new means to cut emission rates in their urban areas. In order to stimulate the use of sustainable forms of mobility as alternatives of motor vehicles the Italian Government wants to grant 30%

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Kalkhoff manufacturer Derby Cycle have recently opened an additional factory in Quackenbruck, near their headquarters in Cloppenburg, Germany. The 100,000th bicycle rolled out of the new factory last month and now both production lines are running. Bike EU reports:“We are proud of this successful production start and of the fact that we could build up the production without any subsidies,”

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Order Winkku from 50cycles - Free UK Delivery and Duracell AA batteries included! Winkku combines a flashing direction indicator and mirror, together with nighttime 'running lights', all in a compact unit that fits on the end of your bike's handlebar. We spotted this nifty cycling accessory at the Cycle Show and knew many of you would see the value of fitting it to

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We first spotted the Winkku at last October's London Cycle Show as their stall was opposite our own. We just knew we had to offer them to our customers. It's a compact little unit that combines a rear-view mirror, turn indicator and nighttime running lights. Being aware of approaching traffic and being visible other road users are the keys to cycle safety, so we really recommend them to all our

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The cost of motoring continues to soar, with the prices of new cars soaring just as sales plummet. Basic list price of a new Ford Focus is up £867 to £13,435. This is due to the weakness of Pound Sterling against other currencies, most importantly the Euro, and is hot on the heels of last week's Government bail-out of the car industry.More from the BBC

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A new study shows that intense exercise for as little as 6 minutes a week has significant health benefits. Bursts of exercise, such as short sprints on your bicycle can help prevent diabetes and heart disease according to Dr Jamie Timmons, and exercise biologist at Herriot-Watt University in Edinburgh.In simple terms, these intense spurts of activity burn up energy stores in the muscles, allowing

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More 2009 models now available to order for delivery in 7 working daysThe following 2009 Kalkhoff electric bikes have now been manufactured and are ready for despatch to us. Once delivered, our workshop checks each and every bike before despatch. Allow 7 working days from your order for delivery or collection. Next day delivery is also available on many items.For the first time ever, the Kalkhoff

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Electric bikes accounted for a whopping 29% of turnover in the Dutch cycle trade in 2008, according to the national bicycle dealer association. They are now the dominant money-maker in many cycle shops.Sales of regular bikes in €700-€800 suffered as a result, as customers spend their money on higher-priced electric models instead.Total sales for electric bikes in the Netherlands are thought to

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Bikebiz reports that more and more bicycle buyers are turning to retail finance options to fund their purchase. The Association of Cycle Traders saw a 26% jump in interest-free purchasesamong their affiliated cycle retailers in 2008. We at 50cycles now offer this as an option on all our models and we've already seen lots of interest and delivered our first bikes paid for in this way.To learn more

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Here's a recent testimonials for a happy Kalkhoff Agattu customerI can sincerely say that this bike is one of the most satisfying and rewarding purchases I have ever made.I,ve had it for about a year and have covered many hundreds of miles.In the summer I completed the Sustrans cycle route from Cardiff to Holyhead a distance of 250 miles in 5 days over the wonderful hills of Brecon and Snowdonia.

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Advertising agency JWT have published their list of 90 things that they expect to become hot over the next 12 months. In amongst them, our favourite things, electric bikes! Now if they'd included Yakkay helmets as well, they'd really show they have their finger on the radical cycling pulse."Our list points to the broader trends we're seeing, showing the ways in which these shifts will manifest in

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At 50cycles, we understand that none of our customers are the same. You each purchase different products, with different needs in mind and of course prefer to pay in different ways.Because of this, we've put together special finance deals that provide customers who prefer not to pay by credit or debit card with an easy and attractive alternative. Finance is the convenient way to get your hands on

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Four of our excellent Agattus have just entered service as electric bikes for hire at Stretton Climate Care in Shropshire. Here's their announcement:After months of planning and negotiation Stretton Climate Care has announced the first electric bike hire scheme for the Strettons. Funded by a grant from South Shropshire District Council we have purchased four Kalkhoff Agattu electric bikes which

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