Mark Sutton
@marksuttonbike.bsky.social
#Cycling, #electricbike & #transport journalist | Market analyst and data watcher | Side interests in #climate, how cities work and economics.
Founder and Editor at CyclingElectric.com, contributor to others.
Founder and Editor at CyclingElectric.com, contributor to others.
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Mark Sutton
@marksuttonbike.bsky.social
· Nov 13
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Cycling Electric (where I'm Editor) has a steady stream of reviews across all categories, with extra focus on affordability and everyday practicality.
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🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 27, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🚨BOOM! The Petition calling for a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy has now rocketed past 70,000 signatures! Let’s get it to 100,000 this week. If a petition is what it’s going to take let’s get this done!
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
There will be plenty of divide in opinion on this subject, but for the time being 50 cycle logistics manufacturers & service providers have delivered to the European Commission their view on how cargo logistics should and shouldn't be regulated into the future
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-l...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-l...
Cycle logistics declaration weighs in on future cargo bike regulations
A new collectively signed cycle logistics declaration backed by 50 players in the professional cargo bike manufacturing and services world
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
There will be plenty of divide in opinion on this subject, but for the time being 50 cycle logistics manufacturers & service providers have delivered to the European Commission their view on how cargo logistics should and shouldn't be regulated into the future
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-l...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-l...
It's the annual roll out of the how to look after your electric bike battery article, for those who ride less this time of year. Batteries are still expensive, it pays to look after yours: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...
How to store and manage your electric bike battery over winter
You may have heard that an electric bike battery can underperform and even degrade in the colder winter months, but
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 27, 2025 at 9:48 AM
It's the annual roll out of the how to look after your electric bike battery article, for those who ride less this time of year. Batteries are still expensive, it pays to look after yours: www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/how...
Thus far, no sign that the cycle to work rumour had any firm basis. Will that stay the same for long? Does the treasury recognise it's money well spent? Do they realise it could add yet more value if access is widened? Time will tell. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
Update: Cycle to work scheme untouched at Autumn budget
Editor's Note: This story, which was based on a rumour in the national press, has not materialised in the November
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Thus far, no sign that the cycle to work rumour had any firm basis. Will that stay the same for long? Does the treasury recognise it's money well spent? Do they realise it could add yet more value if access is widened? Time will tell. www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
Nothing in the budget speech on cycle to work, may have to wait for the full OBR document to come out again tonight.
November 26, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Nothing in the budget speech on cycle to work, may have to wait for the full OBR document to come out again tonight.
The Dimanche gravel gets a few upgrades from Moustache Bikes for 2026. This looks to be a very capable machine for getting deep into the wilderness, loaded up with your kit:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/moustac...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/moustac...
Moustache Dimanche goes full all-terrain vehicle for 2026
The Moustache Dimanche has been a mainstay of the French electric bike maker’s catalogue for many years now, but the
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The Dimanche gravel gets a few upgrades from Moustache Bikes for 2026. This looks to be a very capable machine for getting deep into the wilderness, loaded up with your kit:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/moustac...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/moustac...
Cycling Electric be creating new e-bike riders again in 2026 💪
Will you join us at any of our four events spanning Leeds, Bath and London in 2026?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
Will you join us at any of our four events spanning Leeds, Bath and London in 2026?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
Cycling Electric Demo Day 2026 tickets now live
Good news for those whose New Year's resolutions involve getting cycling again in 2026, the Cycling Electric Demo Day series
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Cycling Electric be creating new e-bike riders again in 2026 💪
Will you join us at any of our four events spanning Leeds, Bath and London in 2026?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
Will you join us at any of our four events spanning Leeds, Bath and London in 2026?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycling...
Ruth Cadbury has always been a champion of cycling and emobility. Good to see her applying some pre-budget pressure on the cycle to work subject:
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
Cycle to Work Scheme
Treasury written question – answered at 24 November 2025
www.theyworkforyou.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Ruth Cadbury has always been a champion of cycling and emobility. Good to see her applying some pre-budget pressure on the cycle to work subject:
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
Salsa want to keep us guessing; what is this? New Wanderosa, due in January, looks to blend 29-inch full suspension XC bike with a gravel bike: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/salsa-w...
Salsa Wanderosa: A category melting full suspension gravel bike
It all started with a silhouette teaser image, but now there is a clearer look at what is to be
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Salsa want to keep us guessing; what is this? New Wanderosa, due in January, looks to blend 29-inch full suspension XC bike with a gravel bike: www.cyclingelectric.com/news/salsa-w...
DJ on a Bike Dom Whiting is doing his first ever night ride in London on November 28th. These rides are epic and great fun whether you're young or old. Details here: www.ownthenight.live
Own The Night
www.ownthenight.live
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
DJ on a Bike Dom Whiting is doing his first ever night ride in London on November 28th. These rides are epic and great fun whether you're young or old. Details here: www.ownthenight.live
New Welsh Active travel public and professional consultation now live. Have your say www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Written Statement: Consultation on updated Active Travel Act Guidance | GOV.WALES
Ken Skates MS, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales
www.gov.wales
November 21, 2025 at 12:26 PM
New Welsh Active travel public and professional consultation now live. Have your say www.gov.wales/written-stat...
Aventon's electric bikes are due in Europe by the spring of 2026, giving consumers many more value-oriented options across commuter, cargo, MTB and more:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/aventon...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/aventon...
November 21, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Aventon's electric bikes are due in Europe by the spring of 2026, giving consumers many more value-oriented options across commuter, cargo, MTB and more:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/aventon...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/aventon...
Seemingly there are no plans to differ the legislation relating to three and four-wheel business use cargo e-bikes as yet, something that many would argue might actually be appropriate:
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
Electric Bicycles
Department for Transport written question – answered at 19 November 2025
www.theyworkforyou.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Seemingly there are no plans to differ the legislation relating to three and four-wheel business use cargo e-bikes as yet, something that many would argue might actually be appropriate:
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
www.theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=20...
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Revealed yesterday by Larry Pizzi, this an interesting pooling of knowledge and resources for two very different electric bike brands.
Pedego Electric Bikes and Urtopia E-Bike joins forces under Pedego Holdings banner:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/pedego-...
Pedego Electric Bikes and Urtopia E-Bike joins forces under Pedego Holdings banner:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/pedego-...
Pedego and Urtopia combine to serve broader range of electric bike riders
North American e-bike giant Pedego has announced a coming together with the Urtopia electric bike business under the Pedego Holdings
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Revealed yesterday by Larry Pizzi, this an interesting pooling of knowledge and resources for two very different electric bike brands.
Pedego Electric Bikes and Urtopia E-Bike joins forces under Pedego Holdings banner:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/pedego-...
Pedego Electric Bikes and Urtopia E-Bike joins forces under Pedego Holdings banner:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/pedego-...
I got my hands on a Yeti MTe C2 and have spent the weeks since in the woods.
This is an #emtb with a trend-bucking proposition where the priority is the bike & the electrics exist only to add length to your day while making sure you're fresh for the descents
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/yeti...
This is an #emtb with a trend-bucking proposition where the priority is the bike & the electrics exist only to add length to your day while making sure you're fresh for the descents
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/yeti...
Yeti MTe C2 e-MTB review
Despite being 20 years deep in the bike industry, I had never ridden a Yeti, so when an opportunity to
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
I got my hands on a Yeti MTe C2 and have spent the weeks since in the woods.
This is an #emtb with a trend-bucking proposition where the priority is the bike & the electrics exist only to add length to your day while making sure you're fresh for the descents
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/yeti...
This is an #emtb with a trend-bucking proposition where the priority is the bike & the electrics exist only to add length to your day while making sure you're fresh for the descents
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/yeti...
The BBC (among others) continue to get this so wrong at the detriment of genuine electric bike riders and those who could be one day. Look at the video and it's obvious this is throttle-powered, so an e-motorbike. Feel for the victim, of course. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Newport man knocked out by electric bike in 'brutal' hit-and-run
Sam Bevan only found out what had happened to him when a neighbour showed him CCTV two days later.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
The BBC (among others) continue to get this so wrong at the detriment of genuine electric bike riders and those who could be one day. Look at the video and it's obvious this is throttle-powered, so an e-motorbike. Feel for the victim, of course. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
On a strict budget of £1,000 and want a jack-of-all-trades bike? There are not many electric bikes under this threshold that can hold up to proper scrutiny, so we wanted to check out Falcon Turbine to find out how this value-led all-rounder holds up.
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/falc...
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/falc...
Falcon Turbine e-MTB review
Very often we are asked to review electric bikes at the very entry level, so models like the Falcon Turbine,
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:43 PM
On a strict budget of £1,000 and want a jack-of-all-trades bike? There are not many electric bikes under this threshold that can hold up to proper scrutiny, so we wanted to check out Falcon Turbine to find out how this value-led all-rounder holds up.
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/falc...
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/falc...
Added context on this story now. Only 6% of C2W sales are over £2,000, so IF the treasury's argument for lowering the cap is exploitation for high-end kit, well the maths rather fall apart. They'd not save much at all:
The Cycle to Work scheme may be up for reform at the Autumn Budget. I had heard whispers.
The chancellor would do well to take a measured approach here, because C2W is now 25% of all retail sales. A blunt force strike could easily do more harm than good.
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
The chancellor would do well to take a measured approach here, because C2W is now 25% of all retail sales. A blunt force strike could easily do more harm than good.
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
Cycle to work scheme ceiling could return at Autumn budget
Under pressure Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be looking at reintroducing a cap to the cycle to work scheme
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Added context on this story now. Only 6% of C2W sales are over £2,000, so IF the treasury's argument for lowering the cap is exploitation for high-end kit, well the maths rather fall apart. They'd not save much at all:
The Cycle to Work scheme may be up for reform at the Autumn Budget. I had heard whispers.
The chancellor would do well to take a measured approach here, because C2W is now 25% of all retail sales. A blunt force strike could easily do more harm than good.
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
The chancellor would do well to take a measured approach here, because C2W is now 25% of all retail sales. A blunt force strike could easily do more harm than good.
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
Cycle to work scheme ceiling could return at Autumn budget
Under pressure Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be looking at reintroducing a cap to the cycle to work scheme
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:38 AM
The Cycle to Work scheme may be up for reform at the Autumn Budget. I had heard whispers.
The chancellor would do well to take a measured approach here, because C2W is now 25% of all retail sales. A blunt force strike could easily do more harm than good.
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
The chancellor would do well to take a measured approach here, because C2W is now 25% of all retail sales. A blunt force strike could easily do more harm than good.
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cycle-t...
It's interesting to see electric mountain bike sales pulling ahead of the general trend.
Here's a guide for those confused by the dizzying array of e-MTB styles on offer, with pros & cons for each, plus an assessment of when to balance weight, power & range.
www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/an-...
Here's a guide for those confused by the dizzying array of e-MTB styles on offer, with pros & cons for each, plus an assessment of when to balance weight, power & range.
www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/an-...
An E-MTB Guide: Weight, power and range trade-offs explored
Low weight, high power, long range - choose two. That's yet another play on Keith Bontrager's famous 'Strong, light, cheap
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 PM
It's interesting to see electric mountain bike sales pulling ahead of the general trend.
Here's a guide for those confused by the dizzying array of e-MTB styles on offer, with pros & cons for each, plus an assessment of when to balance weight, power & range.
www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/an-...
Here's a guide for those confused by the dizzying array of e-MTB styles on offer, with pros & cons for each, plus an assessment of when to balance weight, power & range.
www.cyclingelectric.com/in-depth/an-...
From what was the bike industry's largest cash raise for a brand to scale rapidly, to now a potential closure by January. Rad Power Bikes' steady wind-up appears imminent.
Will the bike trade do anything differently next time a black swan event arrives?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rad-pow...
Will the bike trade do anything differently next time a black swan event arrives?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rad-pow...
November 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
From what was the bike industry's largest cash raise for a brand to scale rapidly, to now a potential closure by January. Rad Power Bikes' steady wind-up appears imminent.
Will the bike trade do anything differently next time a black swan event arrives?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rad-pow...
Will the bike trade do anything differently next time a black swan event arrives?
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/rad-pow...
I'll always advocate heading to your local bike shop to learn about, try and buy an electric bike, but if you're happy to shop online then the Black Friday shopping season is underway and there's some great deals here: www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
November 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I'll always advocate heading to your local bike shop to learn about, try and buy an electric bike, but if you're happy to shop online then the Black Friday shopping season is underway and there's some great deals here: www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
It's a @remco-tools.bsky.social Bike Lift review: A workshop game changer (for my back), but genuinely a pleasure to work with and 45kg capable.
www.cyclingelectric.com/review/remco...
www.cyclingelectric.com/review/remco...
Remco Bike Lift review: A workshop game changer
There has been many a time where I have stood in front of a yet to be PDI'd electric bike,
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
It's a @remco-tools.bsky.social Bike Lift review: A workshop game changer (for my back), but genuinely a pleasure to work with and 45kg capable.
www.cyclingelectric.com/review/remco...
www.cyclingelectric.com/review/remco...
Fancy a Lidl electric bike? Supermarket debuts €999 folder with large battery:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/lidl-el...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/lidl-el...
Fancy a Lidl electric bike? Supermarket debuts €999 folder
Lidl has launched another electric bike under its Crivit label, this time a folding bike with an impressively large battery
www.cyclingelectric.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Fancy a Lidl electric bike? Supermarket debuts €999 folder with large battery:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/lidl-el...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/lidl-el...