Healthy Living Articles with a Focus on Electric Bikes

E-bikes, Cats & World Mental Health Day

volt — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:13:24 +0000

Riding for a Cause: Alexina Graham, Skintension, and the Power of Mental Health Advocacy In a heartwarming collaboration for World Mental Health Day, model and mental wellbeing advocate Alexina Graham joined forces with Travis and a very special feline companion, Sigrid. Together, they embarked on a mission to raise awareness for mental health charities, shedding … Continue reading "E-bikes, Cats & World Mental Health Day"

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Championing Resilience: VOLT & the Electric Cranks’ Connection

volt — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:43:19 +0000

This month will see significant awareness movements like Organ Donation Awareness Week (18th – 24th Sep) and World Heart Day (29th Sep). What better time then to share the extraordinary journey of the Electric Cranks. The Electric Cranks is a unique and super pumped and motivated Cycling group of pre and post-op heart and lung … Continue reading "Championing Resilience: VOLT & the Electric Cranks’ Connection"

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An Ebike to tackle everything the British Summer throws at you!

volt — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 13:41:21 +0000

Embrace Your Wild Summer Adventures on VOLT’s Folding Electric Bikes The sun-kissed days of summer beckon and the call of adventure is hard to resist! But what’s wrong with this picture? Where IS the sun?! Are you tired of “doom scrolling” on your friend’s and influencers’ sun-soaked timelines while looking out the window at yet … Continue reading "An Ebike to tackle everything the British Summer throws at you! "

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Tackling London’s Growing Air Crisis, One ebike at a Time

volt — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 11:57:20 +0000

Londoners’ air is under attack. With over 9,000 premature deaths and estimated costs of up to £ 3.7 billion a year to local health services (Londoncouncils.org.uk) there is a compelling need to re-fresh our capital’s air. The fact that 1 in 3 London schools are close to roads with illegal NO₂ levels makes the need … Continue reading "Tackling London’s Growing Air Crisis, One ebike at a Time"

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Leading by Example (on two wheels) at COP26

volt — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:22:52 +0000

Leading by Example (on two wheels) at COP26 If you love a pub quiz (and who doesn’t?!) here’s a couple of topical questions that might just pop-up at your local… 1. What s does the C O P in COP26 stand for? The Conference of the Parties 2. How did Scottish Ministers travel between venues … Continue reading "Leading by Example (on two wheels) at COP26"

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Staying Safe on Two Wheels After Dark

volt — Thu, 22 Oct 2020 08:51:46 +0000

This weekend marks the end of British Summer Time. That time of the year when an extra hour in bed is traded for an hour’s less daylight. From Sunday evening, homes across the UK will start turning their lights on from 4.30pm! 😮 Top 5 Tips on E-bike Safety in the Darker Colder Months With … Continue reading "Staying Safe on Two Wheels After Dark"

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Finding & Cycling Green Spaces in the City

volt — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 10:57:45 +0000

In recent years our once smog-covered cities have become more focussed on health, wellbeing and being environmentally conscious. More and more initiatives on commuting and getting more active in general are being successfully rolled out in cities up and down the UK. Campaigns like Bristol’s “#Do1Thing” not only raise awareness but can change people’s lives … Continue reading "Finding & Cycling Green Spaces in the City"

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Staying Healthy: Best National Trust Cycle Routes

volt — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:32:25 +0000

This post was originally published pre-lockdown. We thought now might be a good time to republish it. While many of the national trust spaces are now open it’s always best to check before travelling. It’s also worth noting that if you’re not a National Trust member Parking or Entry fees may now apply. We hope … Continue reading "Staying Healthy: Best National Trust Cycle Routes"

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Is an Electric Bike Really Healthier than a Normal Bicycle?

volt — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:45:16 +0000

From Volt’s inception, we’ve known the huge benefits that e-bikes have to offer. For someone new to the idea however, it’s understandable that the notion of an e-bike being healthier than a conventional one might be met with some scepticism. But it’s true and now more and more people are realising the true health potentials … Continue reading "Is an Electric Bike Really Healthier than a Normal Bicycle?"

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E-biking Britain: The UK’s best cycling holiday destinations

volt — Thu, 30 May 2019 14:23:13 +0000

When it comes to cycling holidays, the UK’s up there with the best of them. We give you the low-down on where to put your electric bike through its paces this summer. In the age of cheap air travel, it’s easy to forget that some of the most scenic and awe-inducing cycle routes are right … Continue reading "E-biking Britain: The UK’s best cycling holiday destinations"

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Ready to transform your commute? Beat the rat race with this £1.24 a day secret

volt — Wed, 01 May 2019 14:10:54 +0000

It’s e-bikes vs. public transport in the Volt Commuter Comparison Delays. Sweltering carriages. Being squashed into someone else’s armpit. Is there a smarter way to commute in the UK’s cities? Looking at cost, time and wellbeing, we pit e-bikes against buses and trains. Being part of the rat race in London (or any big city) … Continue reading "Ready to transform your commute? Beat the rat race with this £1.24 a day secret"

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Electric bikes to beat Ultra Low Emission Zone

volt — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:16:09 +0000

In a bid to reduce emissions in London, the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) launches on April 8th . If you want to find out if your vehicle is affected you can check your number plate here: check your vehicle details. If you are affected and wish to avoid this charge, or if you just … Continue reading "Electric bikes to beat Ultra Low Emission Zone"

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BBC’s Business Matters tries our folding electric bike!

volt — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:42:11 +0000

Recently appearing on the BBC World Service Business Matters , our VOLT Metro Folding ebike was tested and liked! With ebikes in the UK becoming more popular than ever, it was perfect timing to discuss the law and regulations surrounding them. Green forms of transport like electric bikes are continuing to increase in popularity across … Continue reading "BBC’s Business Matters tries our folding electric bike!"

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“A Revolutionary Take On Cycling” says XEL Magazine

volt — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:05:59 +0000

XEL begin the New Year in search of new ways to improve health and well being. Naturally, in doing so they came across our e-bikes and hear’s what they had to say… “VOLT’s trendy and modern way of cycling may get you motivated to achieve your 2019 goals.” XEL Magazine is a business-luxury magazine dedicated … Continue reading "“A Revolutionary Take On Cycling” says XEL Magazine"

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A Guide to Shaking Off Those January Blues

volt — Thu, 03 Jan 2019 17:00:56 +0000

The season of excess is over and most of us are either heading or thinking about heading back to work. It’s harder to get out of bed and those work clothes feel a little snugger than you’d like! The glitz of Christmas may be gone but Winter is a beautiful season, and cycling is a … Continue reading "A Guide to Shaking Off Those January Blues"

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My E-Bike, My Story, Your London

volt — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 12:29:01 +0000

I’ve only been in London three months and yet somehow, I’ve already developed an intense dislike for the TFL notifications that pop up on my phone. Squishing yourself into a breath powered sauna, enduring an awkward closeness to strangers, as though someone turned on the lights in a club all while being propelled forward at … Continue reading "My E-Bike, My Story, Your London"

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BBC Radio Producer Commutes on Her VOLT™ Kensington!

volt — Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:39:28 +0000

See how Out for the Weekend Producer Claire White enjoys scenic Shetland from the saddle of her Volt step-through electric bike!

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Guardian Features Pulse for Age of the Ebike Article

volt — Thu, 27 Sep 2018 11:42:15 +0000

“The age of the ebike has arrived!” It’s a bold title, but we think The Guardian got it absolutely right. With ebikes’ endless versatility, convenience, and “that extra oomph,” it didn’t take long for the publication to realise the benefits of getting on two wheels. And better yet, they’ve named our VOLT™ Pulse amongst their … Continue reading "Guardian Features Pulse for Age of the Ebike Article"

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What Health Benefits Do E-Bikes Have to Offer?

volt — Fri, 01 Jun 2018 16:31:05 +0000

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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Cheating or a Revelation? Huffington Post Tests the VOLT™ Infinity LS

volt — Fri, 25 May 2018 16:04:26 +0000

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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