Recently we sat down with Lauri Kuusing, the Estonian Ambassador to the Netherlands. He has a unique way of promoting sustainability through his diplomatic position and love of cycling. Read on to find out more about his efforts to promote green commuting. Why did you cycle to the event with the King when you could… Continue reading Lauri Kuusing – the sustainable diplomat
Category: Bike City
E-bike Resolutions
E-bikes offer a unique combination of exercise and convenience, making them great for keeping resolutions this year. If you’re an e-bike rider or considering becoming one, setting some fun targets can help you stay motivated throughout 2023 in a gratifying and sustainable way. Whether you’re well-versed or new to the e-bike world, there are plenty… Continue reading E-bike Resolutions
The Joy of Winter Cycling
Cold weather doesn’t mean a slow ride. We believe an e-bike is a year-round tool to get you where you want to be. Whether commuting or touring, we wanted to share some ideas as to why we love cycling in winter. Enjoy some tips and tricks for cycling this season. Why cycle in winter? You… Continue reading The Joy of Winter Cycling
COP27: What did we learn from the past?
The 20th of November marked the last day of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, intending to turn pledges into implementation. Looking back to last year’s meeting, COP26 had a full day dedicated to tackling the emissions from transport. However, COP26 fell short on this topic: the focus was mainly… Continue reading COP27: What did we learn from the past?
E-bikes and Mission Zero: Oslo
In 2017, Oslo had no traffic fatalities for pedestrians or cyclists. This was a key goal of a nationwide initiative named Mission Zero. How did the city achieve this and what is Mission Zero? For our latest Urban Change Series, we took a deep dive to get a better understanding. We spoke with Pål Nilsen,… Continue reading E-bikes and Mission Zero: Oslo
Urban Change Series: Rotterdam
Rotterdam is on its way to becoming a model of sustainability in terms of transport. Cycling is uniquely popular throughout cities in the Netherlands, particularly in Amsterdam and Utrecht. However, until recently the amount of regular bike users in Rotterdam has been significantly lower compared to its metropolitan counterparts. In 2013, only around 18% of… Continue reading Urban Change Series: Rotterdam
A view of the future: Amsterdam
Cyclists in Amsterdam will be pleased to know that numerous developments in the cycling scene have occurred throughout 2022. From new bike lanes to mobility change; the future of cycling in the Netherlands is bright. This year, we opened our first showroom in Amsterdam, to be part of the city’s famous cycling community and provide… Continue reading A view of the future: Amsterdam
A model for sustainable cities: Seville
Spanish cities like Seville are quickly becoming some of the best places in the world for cyclists. The politics around urban mobility are ramping up as more and more people notice the damage that carbon emissions have on the global environment. Seville is a perfect example of fast mobility change in Europe and gives hope… Continue reading A model for sustainable cities: Seville
Benefits of open roads
To celebrate World Car-Free Day we’re encouraging everyone to hop on the bike. We have an ongoing raffle to win a high-quality bike lock. Before we go into how to enter we thought we’d explain what Car Free Day is and the benefits of open urban roads. What is World Car-free Day? World Car-Free Day… Continue reading Benefits of open roads
Confessions of an e-bike virgin
I have just started working with Ampler. As an employee, I’m lucky enough to have my own company e-bike for work and personal use. Now, as someone who enjoys riding a bike, and has used one for commuting since moving to Berlin, admittedly electric bikes were not something I’d ridden before. A bit about me… Continue reading Confessions of an e-bike virgin