Blogs

Bosch eBike System commissioned a study regarding the advantages of using e-bikes and cargo compared to cars. Three out of four daily trips, including home-work or home-school trips and occasional and recreational trips, are less...

The European Commission recently adopted the Declaration on Cycling, a very important document for the development of the sector. This document aims above all to bring huge benefits to the cycling economy, thanks to the creation of jobs...

“Cycling Strategy” is the name of the resolution approved by the European Parliament which marks an important stage in the field of sustainable mobility. With this resolution, member states are asked to double the number of kilometres...

Ferrara will host the seventh edition of the Slow Cyclist Festival from Friday 27th to Sunday 29th October. This event is dedicated to those who love cycling while enjoying the landscapes, stories and encounters along...

From Sunday 22nd to Saturday 28th October it will be possible to try routes of different difficulty and length, on road and offroad, in the surroundings of Milan. This is not an organized event, but rather...

Now in its third edition, from 5 to 7 April in the DumBo space in Bologna, the 2024 Cycle Tourism Fair will return. The Fair is entirely dedicated to cycle tourism, the search for new experiences by bike...

The Misano World Circuit in Misano Adriatico hosted the sixth edition of the Italian Bike Festival last weekend which has confirmed itself as one of the reference events in Italy for bike enthusiasts...

From 16 to 22 September 2023 it will be the European Mobility Week, an event promoted by FIAB (Italian Federation of the Environment and Bicycle), in conjunction with the European Mobility Week of the European Commission, whose theme this year...

E-bikes are gaining more and more popularity around the world as a sustainable means of transport. With the focus increasingly on environmental protection, the need to reduce emissions and the need for...

Ancma (National Association of Cycle and Motorcycle Accessories) intervened in recent days to clarify the news according to which the Council of Ministers, during the session of 3 August, approved a draft legislative decree...

Anyone who purchases an e-bike or an e-Cargo starting from August 7th in Emilia Romagna will be able to enjoy an important advantage! Contributions arrive from the Region for those who decide to buy a bike or cargo...

We are happy to announce some wonderful news from E-Bike Travel. In fact, from today you can rent a 3T in the centers of Modena, Bologna, Milan, Desenzano and Varese! The Exploro Racemax Boost is a Gravel...

2024 will be full of exciting news from Bosch. The Bosch Performance Line SX is a drive unit designed for MTB, Gravel but also road and city bikes with pedal assistance....

From 1 July Bologna introduced the 30 km/h limit in the city and reintroduced a very interesting and advantageous initiative to encourage sustainable mobility. The Municipality of Bologna has in fact resumed the provision...

2022 saw continued growth with a relative increase in turnover and investments in the European bicycle industry. This is the result of the latest report from CONEBI (European Confederation of the Bicycle, E-Bike, Components and...

Urban Awards is the award for sustainable mobility and cycling, created by Ludovica Casellati and promoted by ANCI (National Association of Italian Municipalities), Intesa Sanpaolo, Bosch and ANCMA (National Association of Cycle and Motorcycle Accessories)....

Yesterday, June 26, the bicycle turned 204 years old! The first patent for a "velocipede", without pedals or brakes, was in fact registered in New York on 26 June 1819, date...

2022 marked a +10% for Italian bike and component manufacturers, reaching the historic threshold of 2.0 billion euros for the first time. This is the main fact that emerges...

Mustache's Game 11 literally hit the jackpot, winning 4 important awards: best mountain bike of the year, best downhill bike, best uphill bike and best quality/price ratio. The event took place on the hills...

The Italian cycle tourism Oscar is the prize that is awarded every year to the green cycle routes of the Regions that promote holidays on two wheels with services aimed at slow tourism. Now in its eighth edition,...

The alarm rings, you get up and open the window. It's sunny outside, the temperatures are mild. “This could be the perfect day to start cycling to work,” you think. But then they arrive...

The BikeUp – Electric Bicycle Power Festival – is the completely free outdoor fair dedicated to e-bikes, cycle tourism and light electric mobility. After the success of previous editions, this year the fair has...

The Third Edition of MobilitARS returns to Bologna from 4 to 6 May at the Salaborsa Library, Auditorium Biagi, piazza del Nettuno 3. The event is organized by the Michele Scarponi Foundation in collaboration with Bikenomist, with the patronage and...

The fourth edition of the Valtellina E-Bike Festival will return on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 May 2023. It will be a weekend entirely dedicated to nature tours, food and wine, adventure and, obviously, Electric Mountain Bikes. The Valtellina E-bike...

The new Isnart report with Legambiente, "Travelling with the bike 2023", has been released, which photographs an absolutely positive and growing reality. Bike trips are no longer dedicated to a niche but...

The Cycle Tourism Fair will be held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April in Bologna! A weekend where bicycles will be the protagonists in the DumBo exhibition spaces: workshops, seminars, cycle tourism ideas, entertainment for...

222 thousand euros have been allocated to promote electric mobility, made available by the Municipality of Parma and Infomobility. The fund is reserved for residents of Parma who will purchase e-bikes and Cargo e-bikes at...

A further 100 thousand euros have been added to encourage the purchase of ebikes and cargo bikes. The initiative of the Municipality of Bologna to encourage the purchase of e-bikes and cargo e-bikes was a real success. The announcement...

Among the many new features for 2023 we have also included long-term rental to private individuals and accommodation facilities. Our Long Term Rental proposal to private individuals is applicable to any type of e-bike,...

Spring is upon us and, from today, buying an e-bike has never been easier! Thanks to our new online shop you have a wide range of choices among the best models...

The GRAM has been officially presented: Thok's first full carbon e-enduro. Nomen Omen: “Gram”, in Piedmontese dialect, means “Bad” and indicates that healthy anger that pushes you to obtain a result, to achieve...

222 thousand euros have been allocated to promote electric mobility, which will be provided through Infomobility. The choice to encourage sustainable mobility is part of the Administration's overall strategy to reduce the use of private vehicles, increase...

The European Parliament has approved the "Cycling Strategy" inviting member states to increase investments in the construction of cycling infrastructure and support industrial policies for the entire sector. Promoting the plan is...

Between the Ionian Coast and the beauties of Sila, Corigliano-Rossano is the perfect area to discover on an e-bike! Nature, history, art, museums, castles, cathedrals, panoramas, flavours.. a land of a thousand resources...

Infinity like… the drums! High technology joins the world of Bottecchia eMTBs, expanding fun and performance. Big news? With the new Follow Your Instinct 2023 collection, Infinity the new battery arrives...

2023 will be a year full of beautiful news. We don't want to spoil too much, but let's start with the first one! We welcome Conway, the new brand that you can find in our stores! In the lasts...

CIE, Cycling Industries Europe, has drawn up the Market Intelligence Report which provides important insights into the state of cycling in Europe in 2021. The study focused on three elements: policies and investments...

Christmas is in a few days and are you still at sea with the last Christmas gifts? We give you some solutions! City Pack, the bundle dedicated to your safety in the city 💥Helmet...

Redesigning urban space to promote the liveability of cities and citizen-friendly spaces is supported by BICI. BIKE intended as a means of transport but, in this case, also as an acronym...

Lights, decorated trees and e-bikes ready to dispose of various and possible dinners and lunches: we are ready for this Christmas 2022. We know how difficult it always is to find the perfect gift or, why not,...

Discounts and incentives for those who go shopping by bike, this is the proposal of Modena Councilor Vittorio Reggiani. With an eye on shop windows and a sustainable future, the proposal was...

The new arrival at Focus is a great combination of lightness, performance and easy handling. It is an extremely light full suspension eMTB: just think that for the top of the range model,...

The bike bonus will be equal to 30% of the invoice amount and will be allocated to all residents of the region for a maximum of €200 for bikes and €300 for ebikes. Who has...

After the great success of the first edition held in Milan and which involved more than 15,000 visitors, the Cycle Tourism Fair changes city. It will be held on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd April in Bologna,...

Imagine if in your city all the inhabitants began to travel by bike rather than by car. We would immediately notice some advantages, such as quieter streets, less congested traffic, green areas...

If your municipality gave you €30 a month to cycle to work, would you do it? From 3 October to 31 December 2022, the second phase of "We reward you for...

Power, Performance, Speed. The new Bosch engine dedicated to the eMTB world takes competitiveness to a higher level. The new “Race” mode allows an explosion of power when exiting corners and...

ANCMA, National Cycle Motorcycle Accessories Association, took stock of the existing bike shops on Italian soil and the related sale of bicycles and e-bikes. In Italy, approximately 3,900 were registered in 2021...

For many, September is a bit like New Year's Eve: new beginnings, projects, the start of school, the usual good intentions regarding physical activity. With a cargo e-bike you can move freely around the city and do all...

Italy is the perfect country to visit by e-bike, pedaling between villages, archaeological sites, historic streets, monuments, rivers and hills. The objective is to offer 10 safe and quality national cycle routes, capable of...

FIAB, the Italian Environment and Bicycle Federation, has taken stock of the situation regarding the funding provided for the major cycling tourism routes in Italy. According to ministerial data from the PNRR, it is scheduled for...

In recent years the cycling situation in Milan has clearly improved and will continue to do so. In fact, it has been established that 400 million euros will be invested "to create a system of super cycle paths...

eCargos are a vehicle destined to have ever more relevance in daily life and free time. We talked about the enormous potential of this medium last week and it seems that Amazon too...

FIAB, the Italian Environment and Bicycle Federation, analyzing the data coming from Germany, has photographed a new situation of the cycle paths of our beautiful country, inviting all institutions and local authorities to reflect on the many...

If in Italy the eCargo phenomenon is just beginning, in many European countries it is an established and highly appreciated means of transport. The data collected by Cyclelogistics during the “European Cargo Bike Industry Survey”, show that...

Weekend of beautiful emotions, the Brenta Dolomites, music and of course, e-bike adventures: the Wild E-Side Bosch ePowered returns. The second edition returns on 16 and 17 July in Madonna di Campiglio...

A thousand euro fine for those who produce, sell or tamper with pedal-assisted bicycles and even more for those who drive them. Clearer, harsher and more applicable sanctions are arriving for those who cheat...

A survey conducted by McKinsey found that consumers are giving more and more importance to the topic of micromobility. In fact, the interviewees, during the Mobility Ownership Consumer Survey conducted by the McKinsey Center for Future...

Velo-City, the largest conference dedicated to the world of cycling, ended a few days ago. This year it was held in Ljubljana, Slovenia, from 14 to 17 June with a very...

The Dutch Cycling Embassy has recognized 10 fundamental points that constitute the decalogue of Bikenomics, the bicycle economy. The bicycle as environmental policy The impact that the bicycle has on the environment is practically zero: its...

The Grand Tour of the Savio Valley wins Emilia Romagna the 2022 Italian Green Award! Now in its seventh edition, the Italian cycle tourism Oscar has set itself a double objective: on the one hand to stimulate...

Bike Up, the eighth edition of the event dedicated to e-bikes and cycle tourism, returns to Bergamo from 10 to 12 June. The moments of in-depth analysis, debate and meeting will be the main novelty this year. They are born...

MobilitARS, the training symposium on the art of mobility, was held last weekend in Reggio Emilia. Two days full of meetings, relationships and exchanges which saw the participation of 300 people...

Whether it's a family weekend or moments of pure adrenaline, Pisa is the perfect area to visit by e-bike. A city rich in history with its gardens and medieval walls, delights...

It will be held on 26-27-28 May in Reggio Emilia, MobilitARS! MobilitARS is the training symposium dedicated to urban mobility to bring public space back to its primary task of creating life and relationships...

On an eMTB adventure, optimal brake performance is a fundamental prerogative. Too aggressive braking, "spongy" levers, contaminated pads or damaged discs are just some of the problems that can arise. Every...

The two new exclusive versions of the MIG and TK01 series were presented at the Bike Festival in Riva del Garda last week. The limited editions have a yellow livery signed Aldo Drudi, which pays homage...

After the great success of October 21st, the FSA Bike Festival – Garda Trentino returns to kick off the beautiful season full of events dedicated to MTBs, with and without pedal assistance, in Alto Garda....

As emerged at the 2022 Cycle Tourism Fair, the alternative holiday on e-bikes is not a current trend, but a real lifestyle. In fact, the bicycle has become a...

There is wonderful news in the E-Bike Travel group! Riese & Müller, a prestigious German brand with a passion for bicycles and everything that involves perfectionism and innovation, is officially in our Store...

It is a well-known fact that the availability of raw materials and chips is now lacking and leads to many problems, including repercussions on e-bike deliveries. For this reason Bosch...

The Cycle Tourism Fair held in the Fabbrica del Vapore on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th March was a huge success. Thanks to the great desire to discover new travel horizons and the beauty of...

Thok's collaboration with the famous Borgo Panigale manufacturer continues in style and gives life to the first Ducati eRoad: the FUTA. This novelty takes its name from the Futa Pass, a road...

The two giants have signed a memorandum of understanding for the creation of new solutions dedicated to the production of batteries. The objective is to create integrated systems for the creation of cells to be supplied...

The ECF has published a new report, “the state of national cycling strategies in Europe (2021)”, which provides an overview of national cycling strategies in 47 European countries as of December 2021. In order for…

The Covid-19 pandemic has certainly put the spotlight on the climate issue and the problem of global pollution, attributing many of the causes to urban mobility. While many European cities have worked hard to...

Mobility is the central fulcrum for the good functioning of cities. If this didn't work, or worked poorly, commerce, schools, activities and even social relations would also stop working. For this reason it is...

Founded in 1952 in Spain by Maffio Milesi, Galfer can boast 70 years of technology and passion in the field of braking systems. Born to produce flexible brake shoes invented in Italy by its...

Recent years have seen a significant growth in active holidays, especially cycle tourism. This mode of travel not only allows you to have fun without polluting, but also allows you to visit places...

The Ciclovia del Sole, the stretch that connects Mirandola with Bologna, will soon be immersed in greenery. After the hypothesis of participating in the national call for urban reforestation, the mayor of Bologna Matteo Lepore has...

The bicycle is becoming an increasingly protagonist in the EU's proposals for sustainable mobility. In fact, last December 14th, the European Commission presented a series of proposals for "efficient mobility and...

An analysis conducted by the British Ministry of Transport found that there are more people on bicycles than those who travel by car. Thanks to the actions promoted by London in recent years: the creation of runways...

It is now well established that the bike industry is continually growing: the Accell group recorded an increase in sales of the 17% in 2020 to 1.3 billion euros and strong growth in...

Boom in the bike sector: 2 million two-wheelers sold in 2021. The data contained in the sixth report of the Focus2R Observatory, research promoted by Confindustria ANCMA with Legambiente, puts the...

Advertising the car market will no longer be so simple: every advertising message that aims to promote cars, in fact, will have to contain explicit references to reduce their use and promote sustainable means. In Italy it is only one...

Increasingly high-performance bikes, increasingly high-performance tires and the desire to travel through increasingly difficult terrain: with an e-bike everything becomes simpler and more fun. For great speeds and wonderful adventures in full...

An exciting journey that combines nature, flavors and culture united by a passion for cycling! This 80 km route winds along the Lower Parmense cycle path that connects Parma to Busseto, following...

The proposal to implement parking spaces dedicated to bicycles in public and non-public buildings comes from the European Commission! According to a new proposal for a revision by the European Commission for the Energy Performance Directive...

The Cycle Tourism Fair will be held in Milan on 12 and 13 March 2022. It is well known to everyone that cycle tourism is a topic of great interest. According to the report's previews...

The funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan foreseen by the decree of the Minister of Sustainable Infrastructure and Mobility, Enrico Giovannini, have been allocated. We are talking about a total of 3.2 billion euros of...

In the previous article we gave some advice for making the best use of the e-bike even in the colder months. Today we turn to e-bike lovers who put their bikes into hibernation in the months...

The arrival of cold and winter must not represent an obstacle to the use of e-bikes. Indeed, with the necessary precautions, tackling snowy paths can be extremely fun! Precisely for this reason, today we want to give you some advice...

Since 2017, Thok E-Bike has been producing and distributing pedal-assisted bicycles designed and engineered entirely in Italy, with great attention to performance. The company has sport in its DNA: it was founded, in fact,...

Having an e-bike allows you to fully enjoy adventures, places and experiences. You can pedal faster, for longer and go up gradients and lengths that you would hardly have covered without a bicycle...

The promotion of active mobility, therefore by bike or on foot, has officially entered the transport document presented at COP 26. COP 26 is the 26th Conference of the Parties on Changes...

From today giving the perfect gift is easier! If you don't want to be part of the group of "last second latecomers" or waste days searching for the perfect object and then risk not finding it...

Shimano's Third State of Nation report revealed that 46% Europeans consider e-bikes as a viable alternative to car travel. This means that more and more people prefer a system of...

COP26 is taking place from 31 October to 12 November in Glasgow. This is the United Nations conference on climate change where we will take stock of the strategies that all countries...