Bike Related Musings Archives - Volt News https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/category/bike-related-musings/ Latest E-Bike News and Reviews Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:54:35 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 121159547 What Health Benefits Do E-Bikes Have to Offer? https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/healthy-living/what-health-benefits-do-e-bikes-have-to-offer/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/healthy-living/what-health-benefits-do-e-bikes-have-to-offer/#respond Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:31:05 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=2912 To any experienced cyclist, it’s no secret that riding on two wheels provides a host of amazing health benefits. But what exactly are they? Between cardiovascular improvements, lowered anxiety and increased fitness, there are countless reasons to get on your e-bike. Health and Fitness Electric bikes require pedalling at all times, amounting to at least … Continue reading "What Health Benefits Do E-Bikes Have to Offer?"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/healthy-living/what-health-benefits-do-e-bikes-have-to-offer/feed/ 0 2912 Cheating or a Revelation? Huffington Post Tests the VOLT™ Infinity LS https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/cheating-or-a-revelation-huffington-post-tests-the-volt-infinity-ls/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/cheating-or-a-revelation-huffington-post-tests-the-volt-infinity-ls/#respond Fri, 25 May 2018 16:04:26 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=2902 It’s a classic dilemma for many bike enthusiasts, but could well-seasoned cyclist and Huffington Post journalist Amy Packham get past her preconceptions about riding an e-bike? Yes, she could! “When I tell friends that I’m about to trialling an e-bike, I get the same reply from pretty much everyone: ‘Isn’t that just cheating?’” Conflicted, she … Continue reading "Cheating or a Revelation? Huffington Post Tests the VOLT™ Infinity LS"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/cheating-or-a-revelation-huffington-post-tests-the-volt-infinity-ls/feed/ 0 2902 Are E-Bikes the Future in London? VOLT™ Featured on BBC News https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/are-e-bikes-the-future-in-london-volt-featured-in-bbc-news/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/are-e-bikes-the-future-in-london-volt-featured-in-bbc-news/#respond Wed, 25 Apr 2018 15:22:26 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=2842 Yesterday, BBC News asked: Are electric bikes the future in London? If you caught the segment, you may have seen a familiar face (and a familiar e-bike!). In a bid to tackle congestion, and even make your daily commute less stressful, the Mayor of London is calling on people to “ditch their cars” in favour … Continue reading "Are E-Bikes the Future in London? VOLT™ Featured on BBC News"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/are-e-bikes-the-future-in-london-volt-featured-in-bbc-news/feed/ 0 2842 Crank VS Rear Hub Motor Ebikes https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/electric-bike-questions/crank-rear-hub-motors-on-e-bikes/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/electric-bike-questions/crank-rear-hub-motors-on-e-bikes/#respond Tue, 13 Mar 2018 10:12:05 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=1012 Myth-Busting Facts If you’ve been a follower of VOLT™ over the years, you will have noticed not only the leaps in the technology of our electric bikes but also the continued diversity in our range. In recent years you may have been aware of the introduction and increased popularity of crank-powered e-bikes. This has led … Continue reading "Crank VS Rear Hub Motor Ebikes"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/electric-bike-questions/crank-rear-hub-motors-on-e-bikes/feed/ 0 1012 E-Bikes, Health and the Environment: VOLT™ Talks to Vegan Life Magazine https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/e-bikes-health-and-the-environment-volt-talks-to-vegan-life-magazine/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/e-bikes-health-and-the-environment-volt-talks-to-vegan-life-magazine/#respond Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:46:22 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=2688 With countless studies attesting to the environmental benefits of e-bikes, there’s never been a better time to switch out your traditional mode of transport for two wheels. We’re elated that Vegan Life Magazine gave VOLT™ a shout out in their latest blurb on the benefits of electric bikes. Pedelecs became a favourite for the magazine … Continue reading "E-Bikes, Health and the Environment: VOLT™ Talks to Vegan Life Magazine"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/press/e-bikes-health-and-the-environment-volt-talks-to-vegan-life-magazine/feed/ 0 2688 Could an E-Bike Liberate Your Motorhome Travels? https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/why-buy-an-e-bike-with-your-motorhome/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/why-buy-an-e-bike-with-your-motorhome/#respond Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:20:27 +0000 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=2661 Any owner of a motorhome can attest to the feelings of freedom it allows you along your travels. Giving you the comforts of home while letting you discover plenty of new sights and terrain, it’s no wonder that more and more holiday-goers are (quite literally) jumping on the bandwagon. While caravans and motorhomes offer a … Continue reading "Could an E-Bike Liberate Your Motorhome Travels?"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/community/why-buy-an-e-bike-with-your-motorhome/feed/ 0 2661 The Biggest Bike Show of the year is here, Euro Bike 2017 https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/the-biggest-bike-show-of-the-year-is-here-euro-bike-2017/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/the-biggest-bike-show-of-the-year-is-here-euro-bike-2017/#respond Fri, 01 Sep 2017 16:24:39 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=1937 The count down is on to the biggest and most exciting day for cyclists all around the world! Festival day at Euro Bike! “The best entertainment, the best action and the best bike products and pack them all into one fantastic day. In addition to the latest innovations from the world of cycling which are … Continue reading "The Biggest Bike Show of the year is here, Euro Bike 2017"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/the-biggest-bike-show-of-the-year-is-here-euro-bike-2017/feed/ 0 1937 Helping Develop the Future of Driverless Cars https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/helping-develop-the-future-of-driverless-cars/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/helping-develop-the-future-of-driverless-cars/#respond Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:52:49 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=1354   Ever wondered what the future looks like? Over the next two weeks people visiting Greenwich will get a genuine glimpse into the future… And it’s electric! Over the next couple of weeks GATEway are testing out driverless vehicles in Greenwich, London. Members of the public will get their chance to experience the future for … Continue reading "Helping Develop the Future of Driverless Cars"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/helping-develop-the-future-of-driverless-cars/feed/ 0 1354 Top 5 European Cities for Cyclists https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/top-5-european-cities-for-cyclists/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/top-5-european-cities-for-cyclists/#respond Fri, 10 Feb 2017 15:56:10 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=1230   Can you believe that 2017 marked two hundred years since the invention of the bicycle?! Invented in Germany in 1817 and called the “Dandy Horse” (also known as Draisienne or Laufmaschine), this two wheeled transportation device revolutionised how people got around in Europe. Two hundred years on, and it’s electric bicycles that are now … Continue reading "Top 5 European Cities for Cyclists"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/top-5-european-cities-for-cyclists/feed/ 0 1230 10 Myth Busting facts about Electric Bikes https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/electric-bike-questions/10-myth-busting-facts-about-electric-bikes/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/electric-bike-questions/10-myth-busting-facts-about-electric-bikes/#respond Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:01:39 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=745 Let’s set the record straight As electric bikes continue to grow in popularity, it is inevitable that some myths and misconceptions will arise. In this post we try and set the record straight on a number of myths we hear day to day…  1. You need a driver’s license Even though the cycles are fitted … Continue reading "10 Myth Busting facts about Electric Bikes"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/electric-bike-questions/10-myth-busting-facts-about-electric-bikes/feed/ 0 745 Be seen on your VOLT™ e-bike this Autumn https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/be-seen-on-your-volt-e-bike-this-autumn/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/be-seen-on-your-volt-e-bike-this-autumn/#respond Wed, 29 Oct 2014 17:41:35 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=361 Last weekend the clocks went back and here in the UK we’re preparing for those commutes that begin and end in darkness :( . But it doesn’t have to be as gloomy as it sounds. We’ve been looking at some cool products that will not only make sure you’re seen (and safe) on an electric … Continue reading "Be seen on your VOLT™ e-bike this Autumn"

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]]> https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/bike-related-musings/be-seen-on-your-volt-e-bike-this-autumn/feed/ 0 361 A Battle of Wheels https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/a-battle-of-wheels/ https://voltbikes.co.uk/blog/commuting/a-battle-of-wheels/#respond Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:36:55 +0000 http://www.voltbikes.co.uk/blog/?p=296 It’s an age old issue and is something that has probably been causing tension since the invention of… well, since the invention of the wheel! Just take a turn round any corner in London and you’re likely to find a pedestrian, cyclist and/or driver arguing with each other over who has right of way. People … Continue reading "A Battle of Wheels"

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