From Spike@aero.spike@mail.com to uk.rec.cycling on Wed Sep 17 08:21:49 2025
From Newsgroup: uk.rec.cycling
Interesting article on BBC1rCOs Breakfast show this morning concerning
e-bikes.
Apparently the rate of injuries requiring hospital treatment is double, for both rider and impacted pedestrian, that of bicycle-related injuries.
One hospital unit has seen 150 cases in the last six months.
The English Devolution Bill is expected to devolve powers to cities and
other areas to regulate e-bikes and their use.
An interesting feature is that most of the e-bikes shown in the various street-scene clips are not being pedalled but nonetheless are maintaining
their momentum.
The article can be found on iPlayer for seven days, starting at 07:17 (or
1h17m into the programme).
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Spike