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2 Jul 2025

MPs have called on Amazon and eBay to tighten controls after e-bikes and chargers flagged as serious fire risks were found for sale on their platforms.

25 Jun 2025

The E-Bike Positive campaign has seen major success in the first half of 2025, with its message reaching nearly 8 million people across the UK through high-profile media coverage and growing...

20 Jun 2025

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20 Jun 2025

Activate Cycle Academy has reopened its Cytech training facility in Darlington, offering a full range of courses from Home Mechanic up to Cytech Technical Three.
 

18 Jun 2025

The Association of Cycle Traders believes the time has come for greater accountability throughout our supply chain, writes ACT Director Jonathan Harrison in an article published for BikeBiz.

16 Jun 2025

The ACT has welcomed the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Cycling and Walking's report "Unregulated and Unsafe: The Threat of Illegal E-Bikes", which calls for urgent Government action to...

11 Jun 2025

A new academic study has found that overzealous pro-cycling campaigners on social media may be inadvertently damaging the case for better cycling infrastructure across the UK.

11 Jun 2025

Bira has welcomed the Welsh Government's consultation on business rate reforms for retail shops, whilst calling for significant improvements to ensure the proposals truly support high street...

10 Jun 2025

Bike thefts across England and Wales have continued their steady decline, according to new data released by cycle insurance specialist Bikmo.

9 Jun 2025

Retailers on Britain's high streets are being encouraged to put themselves forward for the first-ever Love Your High Street Awards, designed to celebrate the small businesses that bring...

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Lime launched in the UK

Posted on in Business News , Cycles News , Outdoor News

Milton Keynes welcomes the Lime-E electric-assist bikes.

Lime has now officially launched in the UK with the arrival of the very first Lime-E electric-assist bikes.

electric bike 

Lime was founded on the idea that communities across the globe deserve the access to "smart, affordable mobility".

The Lime-E electric-assist bike was developed to make people's lives easier, including an affordable and accessible dockless feature.

Lime-E electric-assist features:

  • 50+ mile maximum range
  • No license required
  • 14.8mph maximum speed
  • 250-watt motor
  • In-app battery monitoring
  • £1 to unlock bikes
  • 15p per minute of travel

Lime has worked with the Milton Keynes council, police and local cycling groups to create the best results with bike placement across the city and bike maintenance.

Jaanaki Momaya, general manager for Lime UK, said:

"We're excited to provide residents and visitors to Milton Keynes with a healthy, accessible and emission-free way to get around town".

Milton Keynes is at the lead of transportation innovation and a dynamic city, which Momaya is ecstatic to be a part of by adding electric bikes into the mix.

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