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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Explore in-depth electric bike reviews and understand which e bike is best for your needs. Read e bike reviews, compare bikes and conversion kits. Discover top-rated e-bikes and accessories at Cycling...
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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.
What do you want to see reviewed next?
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This is also why we need to change course 180 degrees on INTEGRATION:
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The facts are stark: Europe must open the door to migrants, or face its own extinction | George Monbiot
These are the facts: plummeting birth rates mean that without attracting immigration, many countries are sliding towards collapse, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This is also why we need to change course 180 degrees on INTEGRATION:
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
If our crisis can be alleviated by welcoming newcomers, then we need strong institutions, courts that treat us with equal human rights, well-resourced schools, all the things the right hates www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It's 2025 wrap-up season, so here's a handful of gear selections that have made the difference to my lived experience during a year where Cycling Electric upped the number of bikes tested by 25%.
What parts & accessories have been game changers for you?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
What parts & accessories have been game changers for you?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
Cycling Electric Gear of the Year: Our favourite e-bike accessories
It's the season of end-of-year wrap-ups, and while our primary job here at Cycling Electric is electric bike reviews, the
www.cyclingelectric.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
It's 2025 wrap-up season, so here's a handful of gear selections that have made the difference to my lived experience during a year where Cycling Electric upped the number of bikes tested by 25%.
What parts & accessories have been game changers for you?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
What parts & accessories have been game changers for you?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
History doesn't always repeat, but often it rhymes. Cowboy is set to restructure with recent investors set to lose almost all. For those who have watched tech-savvy e-bike brands do battle, this has an eerily similar backdrop to the struggles VanMoof:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cowboy-...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cowboy-...
Cowboy turnaround stutters with echoes of former VanMoof troubles
Belgian financial press De Tijd and L'echo are reporting that electric bike and software pioneer Cowboy may already have burned
www.cyclingelectric.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:07 PM
History doesn't always repeat, but often it rhymes. Cowboy is set to restructure with recent investors set to lose almost all. For those who have watched tech-savvy e-bike brands do battle, this has an eerily similar backdrop to the struggles VanMoof:
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cowboy-...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/cowboy-...
Are you shopping for Christmas gifts for the bike rider in your life?
Cycling Electric has scanned through the catalogues to bring you brilliant gifts for each and every budget.
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
Cycling Electric has scanned through the catalogues to bring you brilliant gifts for each and every budget.
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
Christmas gifts for the electric bike rider and cyclist
If you're anything like us you're probably about wrapped with your Christmas shopping and are now sat by the fire
www.cyclingelectric.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Are you shopping for Christmas gifts for the bike rider in your life?
Cycling Electric has scanned through the catalogues to bring you brilliant gifts for each and every budget.
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
Cycling Electric has scanned through the catalogues to bring you brilliant gifts for each and every budget.
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
Magura parts and services now wholly owned by Bosch eBike Systems
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/magura-...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/magura-...
Magura parts and services now wholly owned by Bosch eBike Systems
Bosch eBike Systems has doubled down on its commitment to the two-wheel sector with an acquisition of the remaining stake
www.cyclingelectric.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Magura parts and services now wholly owned by Bosch eBike Systems
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/magura-...
www.cyclingelectric.com/news/magura-...
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🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
It's been a brilliant year for bike testing. A long, dry summer & a renewed flow of fresh designs and innovation meant some models really stood out, and yet some of my favourites remain those designs that are timeless.
What's your favourite e-bike of 2025?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
What's your favourite e-bike of 2025?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
Editor’s choice awards: The best electric bikes to buy in 2026
After an incredible summer of dry weather, the winter rain is now flooding the woods and giving pause for thought
www.cyclingelectric.com
December 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It's been a brilliant year for bike testing. A long, dry summer & a renewed flow of fresh designs and innovation meant some models really stood out, and yet some of my favourites remain those designs that are timeless.
What's your favourite e-bike of 2025?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
What's your favourite e-bike of 2025?
www.cyclingelectric.com/buyers-guide...
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So the Daily Mail owner's wife has just given £50,000 to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
So the Daily Mail owner's wife has just given £50,000 to Nigel Farage's Reform UK
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Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance in September to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for seeking to place restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
Crypto Investor Donates £9 Million to Reform UK After Nigel Farage Plugs His Company and Tells Industry 'I Am Your Champion'
The Reform leader recently used media interviews to back Christopher Harborne's company while promising to cut taxes and regulations on crypto firms
bylinetimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Nigel Farage used an LBC appearance in September to accuse the Bank of England of being “dinosaurs” for seeking to place restrictions on the use of Stablecoins by crypto firms like Tether.
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
He did not declare that Reform had just received a £9 million donation from one of its biggest investors
My first Megamo experience & second with an Avinox motor, both of which leave distinct impressions.
This is an adaptable & tuneable piece of hardware, but also comes with large leaps in software improvements from Avinox.
If you want an #emtb, check it out:
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/mega...
This is an adaptable & tuneable piece of hardware, but also comes with large leaps in software improvements from Avinox.
If you want an #emtb, check it out:
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/mega...
December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
My first Megamo experience & second with an Avinox motor, both of which leave distinct impressions.
This is an adaptable & tuneable piece of hardware, but also comes with large leaps in software improvements from Avinox.
If you want an #emtb, check it out:
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/mega...
This is an adaptable & tuneable piece of hardware, but also comes with large leaps in software improvements from Avinox.
If you want an #emtb, check it out:
www.cyclingelectric.com/reviews/mega...
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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-...