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Electric Vehicle Racing
News - Bicycles
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Welcome
to evRacingNews.com, in these pages we will endeavour to bring you the
latest news regarding advances in the electric vehicle industry, and
the latest results on the racetracks and road courses that are used to
demonstrate these advances to the public.
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item to me, please contact me at george@evracingnews.com -
Thank you, George Mann (Editor)
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Electric Bicycles
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 2009 Tour de
Presteigne
and Green Wheels
Saturday 9th May &
Sunday 10th May
The Tour de
Presteigne and Green Wheels is the UK's premier and most exciting
electric and alternative bike race and meeting - Now in it's
fourth
year and growing in popularity! The
2009 report is not ready yet, so I have included the 2008 report below.
Check back here for more information, also check the official tour
website - http://www.tourdepresteigne.co.uk/
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2008 Tour de Presteigne
Saturday 17th May & Sunday 18th May
Tour de Presteigne race report Filed 16:12 19th May 2008
We're just back from our third outing to the Tour de Presteigne event.
This
year's two-day event felt busier and better than ever. The exhibition
was focused around a large geodesic dome in the town's green and
pleasant industrial estate while the race was held in the town centre
with a twisting, turning course centred around Broad Street.
Last year's event was marred by persistent rain which carried on for
months afterwards, threatening to sink the whole country at one point.
This year though conditions were near perfect for a cycle endurance
rally, dry and cool.
The format of the race
stayed the same - the winner is whoever completes the most laps of the
circuit in one hour. This years rally was split into two categories for
the first time - Modified (ie bikes with post-production performance
enhancement such as derestriction, extra battery packs) and Standard
(ie bikes straight out of the factory as the manufacturer intended) -
with perhaps the widest range of bikes yet and possibly the most
riders. Certainly the most determined and Lycra clad.
We fielded four entrants this year, all riding our new Kalkhoff bikes.
For more information please follow the link below.
http://www.50cycles.com/presteigne2008report.shtml
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Kalkhoff Pro Connect S
50cycles UK exclusive made in Germany
Faster and more powerful than the Pro Connect - and any other pedal
assist electric bike - this model's tuned-up Panasonic power plant,
precise 9-speed Shimano Deore XT derailleur gearset, and Magura
hydraulic brakes make it ideal for the high-speed commuter. It launches
a new class of high performance electric cycle.
# Latest 250W Panasonic motor
# Faster & more powerful than the Pro Connect
# 9-speed Shimano Deore XT gears
# Mg-alloy shock-absorbing forks
# Magura HS33 hydraulic brakes
# 26 to 50 miles range (hi & lo mode)
# Unique torque sensor system
# 26V 10Ah Lithium Mn battery
# Extremely quiet, smooth ride
# Cables routed inside frame
# Front and rear Busch & Muller lights
# Italian-made comfort saddle
# Continental puncture-resistant tyres
# Four frame sizes available
For more information
please follow the link below.
http://www.50cycles.com/pro-connect-s-electric-bike.php
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