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Cycle touring is cheaper, easier and less daunting than many people imagine. Here’s how to plan a cycling holiday in Europe, from choosing a route to packing light.

Britain has poured billions into subsidising electric cars and charging points, but electric bikes receive no support. With cycling projects returning £5–13 in benefits for every £1 spent, are we backing the wrong horse?

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While cycling is often framed as a pastime for the fit and sporty, everyday riding makes up a large share of trips in the UK. For disabled people in particular, cycles are vital mobility aids - restoring independence, confidence and freedom. Seen this way, cycling is the closest thing we have to universal transport.

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Confusion between legal e-bikes and motorcycle-style electric machines is rife in the UK, with the media often lumping both under the “e-bike” label. This blog explores the growing use of the term “e-moto” abroad, and asks whether adopting it here could help protect cycling, clarify enforcement, and make life easier for riders and policymakers alike.

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E-bike rules can feel like a minefield – is your bike an EAPC, does it need insurance, and what happens if you’ve got a conversion kit or cargo bike? We explain everything you need to know about e-bike insurance in the UK, from battery theft cover to breakdown recovery, and why ETA’s cycle insurance is designed with e-bikes in mind.

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