February 27, 2026
Electric bike theft remains a major issue in Europe. The 2025 results of the GfK E-Bike Monitor confirm this, with particularly high self-reported levels. In France, 18% of respondents say they have already had an electric bike stolen. Belgium shows a rate of 16%, Germany 13%, and the Netherlands 11%. In other words, in some […]
October 24, 2025
As bike share systems expand across Europe, the spotlight often falls on electric bikes. Yet, according to EY’s recent report “Return on Investment in Bike Sharing Schemes” (October 2025), mechanical pedal bikes still represent 79% of the 438,400 shared bikes operating across 30 countries in Europe — including the EU-27, the UK, Switzerland, and Norway. […]
September 22, 2025
When Santa Cruz relaunched its bikeshare system in June 2023, the city faced a familiar challenge: how to operate a sustainable service while keeping bikes secure and available to riders. At the center of this effort was BCycle, the selected bikeshare operator (now part of Bicycle Transit System), with a team of 12 people locally, […]
July 4, 2025
Since 2018, Libélo, the bike-sharing service of Valence Romans Mobilités, has undergone multiple transformations. Managed by Citéa, the local mobility operator operated by Transdev Valence Mobilité, the service has become a key feature of the urban landscape. Nicolas Morel, Head of the Cycling Division at Citéa, reflects on Libélo’s evolution, its partnership with Connected […]
June 20, 2025
Connected Cycle will be exhibiting at Eurobike 2025, the leading global trade fair for the cycling and mobility industry, from June 25 to 29 in Frankfurt. 📍 Find us in Hall 12.1, Stand A21F on the French Pavillion and discover our latest IoT solutions for pedal bikes, e-bikes and light electric vehicles. 🚲 Featured […]
June 4, 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that Connected Cycle will be exhibiting at Velo-City 2025, (booth A45) the world’s leading cycling and urban mobility conference, taking place from June 10 to 13 in Gdańsk, Poland. Organized by the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF), Velo-City is a global hub for cities, policymakers, researchers, NGOs, operators, and businesses who […]
May 26, 2025
Launched in 2022 with 5 vehicles, Turtle has established itself in the urban mobility landscape with an innovative offer of accessible and professional sustainable transport. The company offers a bike-taxi service in Paris that combines ecology, efficiency, and comfort, catering to a wide range of users. A Boosted Fleet for the Olympics In 2024, […]
April 28, 2025
Apple’s AirTags are ingenious for finding everyday items. But can they be relied on to efficiently manage a fleet of dozens or hundreds of bikes? At first glance, the promise is appealing: small size, affordable price, and integration into the Apple ecosystem. However, in professional use, the limitations quickly become apparent. At Connected […]
