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Bosch Updates eBike Flow App With Traction Control Options
Bosch eBike Systems has pushed version 1.38 of its eBike Flow app, adding rider-adjustable traction control and expanded custom-mode options. The release also refines the Trick Check display and adds a charging-time readout. The changes are software-only and delivered over the existing platform.
UK Police Force Spreads E-Bike Misinformation, Drawing Criticism
A British police force publicly claimed that e-bikes are subject to road tax, insurance, and MOT requirements — none of which apply to legally compliant electric bicycles in the UK. The error, made by an authoritative public body, sparked criticism from the cycling community over the potential for such statements to mislead consumers and retailers alike. The episode points to a broader gap in regulatory literacy among enforcement agencies.
Lime Adds eBike Subscriptions via UK Cycle to Work
Lime has teamed up with BHN Extras to offer eBike subscriptions through the UK's Cycle to Work scheme, allowing employees to access electric bikes via tax-advantaged workplace benefits. The move takes Lime beyond its shared-mobility roots into a personal-ownership subscription model. For the trade, it opens another channel through which eBikes can reach consumers.
Bosch Kicks Off MY2027 European Dealer Training in October
Bosch eBike Systems is rolling out its annual dealer training program across Europe from late October, with UK and Ireland dates beginning on the 20th and 22nd. Sessions will cover model year 2027 products, including the company's first hub motor and new theft-protection features within the eBike Flow app. Demand is high — UK and Ireland slots are already 81% filled.