Just because it’s a little colder, there’s no reason you should deprive yourself of a good ride. As the leaves turn to dazzling gold, ambers and brown, why not spend the afternoon admiring the foliage on one of these gentler cycling routes? We picked a journey for each city with an Ampler showroom. The benefit… Continue reading Fall’s Gold – Easy forest routes
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
Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 – what to expect
We’ve grown as a company and with that have come two different generations of our signature lightweight e-bikes. As there are still available models of our original Amplers, named Generation 1 (or G1s), we thought we’d highlight what made them such standouts. Both our original design and their next Generation (G2) are high-quality modes of… Continue reading Gen. 1 and Gen. 2 – what to expect
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
Test rides: the Berlin showroom
With each of our showrooms comes the opportunity to test ride an Ampler. Although riding one of our lightweight e-bikes is a treat on its own, you can make the trip even better by checking out our recommended places to see. Luckily for our Berlin test riders, the Showroom is surrounded by renowned historic landmarks… Continue reading Test rides: the Berlin showroom
Do you want to lease or buy your e-bike? A practical comparison
More people are opting to split the costs of purchases over several months or even pay monthly to rent a product – like using a bike over the course of a year. While this is hardly a new concept, it has become far more common and innovative. There are many services the world over that… Continue reading Do you want to lease or buy your e-bike? A practical comparison
E-bike holidays: upgrade the journey
E-bike holidays are becoming more popular throughout the year. While e-bikes undoubtedly make for easy day-to-day commuting, having your ride on holiday has a lot of advantages too. The ability to ride further distances and the added freedom to craft your itineraries make an e-bike tour a price-friendly and unforgettable experience. An e-bike makes your… Continue reading E-bike holidays: upgrade the journey
Is Germany becoming a cycling country?
Do you wish you lived in a cycling country like Switzerland or the Netherlands?While you may still have a long dream, Germany is becoming more bicycle-friendly every year. As the number of cyclists in urban areas continues to soar. Former Chancellor Merkel even announced a 10-point plan to create safer roads for cyclists, a mobility… Continue reading Is Germany becoming a cycling country?
In love with Zurich – a look at our showroom opening
We have been working towards this day with much joy and can not be happier. The doors of the new showroom in Zurich opened in a big celebration. The evening will be remembered by many for a long time to come. We would like to say thank you to everyone who was there and made… Continue reading In love with Zurich – a look at our showroom opening
Explore Bern by e-bike instead of by car
Ampler Bikes opens its doors in Switzerland. In addition to the grand opening and celebration of our first showroom in Zurich on 02 June, we’ll be visiting a wide range of cities and offering test rides at the Ampler Road Shows on our brand new e-bikes. In addition to Winterthur, Lucerne and Basel, we’ll also… Continue reading Explore Bern by e-bike instead of by car