eBikes International Fall 2025

The impact of cycling is undeniably positive around the world. Bike share ridership is up 31% across North America to a record 225 million trips, which is mirrored in Europe with shared mobility at 640 million trips and ridership up 12%. EU fleet sizes are up 9% for station-based systems and ridership is up 12%; for dockless operations the numbers are even more staggering, with fleet sizes up 18% and ridership up a whopping 58%. Cycle Toronto’s big win in Ontario’s Superior Court to preserve three main bike lanes in Toronto vs Premier Doug Ford government’s Bill 212 bodes well, but the battle is not over; other provinces like Alberta and Nova Scotia are eyeing similar interventions. The petition to establish Bicycle Mechanic as a professional occupation and certified skilled…

In a landmark ruling issued on July 30, Ontario Superior Court Justice Paul Schabas sided with cycling and safety advocates, finding that Premier Doug Ford government’s Bill 212, and the plan to tear out dedicated bike lanes from three Toronto routes, violates Canadians’ Charter rights under Section 7. Schabas ruled that government decisions that increase risk to people, particularly vulnerable road users like cyclists, are unconstitutional when not made in accordance with the principles of fundamental justice. “… the conclusion [is that] any steps taken to ‘reconfigure’ the target bike lanes that removes their protected character for the purpose of installing a lane for motor vehicles in order to reduce congestion, would be in breach of s. 7 of the Charter and not be saved by s. 1,” reads the…

BIXI Launches First Trailer Service with Bike-Sharing Network in North America In July, BIXI Montréal launched the world’s first fleet of trailers specifically designed to be integrated into its bikesharing network. Entirely designed and assembled in Montréal, the trailer is another step forward in BIXI’s sustainable mobility revolution, offering a solution that opens the way to a multitude of practical uses. This fleet continues to position Montréal as a hub of innovation in mobility in North America. The new service has been designed for maximum simplicity. Users can rent a trailer via the BIXI application, attach it to the bike of their choice (BIXI or personal), and return it to any station in the network after use. Tested in real-life conditions, the trailer has been optimized to withstand the intensive…

Riese & Müller, global premium cycling brand based in Germany, is briefly pausing shipments of e-bikes and e-cargo bikes to the U.S. due to steep 50% tariffs on steel that came into effect on Aug. 19 and has notified its dealers. A statement from the company reads as follows: “Riese & Müller is temporarily pausing e-bike shipments to the US to evaluate the latest steel tariff regulations and its implications before proceeding with further steps. We highly value the US market, and we are confident that we will find a shortterm solution to successfully deliver to our dealers and customers there.” The new steel tariffs were introduced under the Trump administration’s Section 232 rules that now impose a 50% duty on steel content in e-bikes imported from most nations, but…

In July, the Trump administration effectively removed the “de minimis” exemption, which allowed packages worth less than US$800 to come into the U.S. duty-free, and the move is being hailed as a win for cycling.“ This represents a significant win for bicycle retailers and manufacturers that pay tariffs on imports only to be undermined by de minimis shipments sent directly to consumers without any tariff,” according to People for Bikes, which has long advocated for ending de minimis shipments because of the significant impact they have on the bike industry. The “de minimis” exemption not only gives offshore sellers a major advantage, but such shipments can also include counterfeit, untested, and unsafe products such as uncertified lithium-ion batteries, resulting in potential harm to consumers while undermining bicycle businesses. A total…

Bikebook, a UK-based free digital online platform that helps connect consumers with bike shops and mechanics, recently launched in the United States and Canada. The North American launch follows success and rapid growth in the UK since launching its operations in 2021. It also supports shops with its Workshop module, tailored specifically for bicycle businesses with an all-in-one Customer Relationship Management (CRM), workflow, tech department management, POS, inventory management, messaging features and more. Over 400 UK businesses have integrated their Workshop management system, which in the USA costs $89 per month and includes a free trial. As part of their US launch, Bikebook became an Associate Member of the National Bicycle Dealers Association (NBDA) offering members discounted Workshop services and more. Bikebook currently has 88 bicycle retailers and mechanics listed…