A leading provider of electric bikes and electric scooters is delighted to have been able to show their support at a recent London event held by SELTRANS and Thames Gateway London Partnership (TGLP).

“The Office of the Future” event took place aboard a riverboat in London to promote workplace Travel Planning and Sustainable Transport.  Jointly organized by the Thames Gateway London Partnership and SELTRANS sub regional bodies, the event was aimed at larger businesses in the boroughs of; Southwark, the City, Greenwich and Tower Hamlets

With a network of dealers across the country and excellent presence in London, Powabyke Ltd were extremely pleased to donate a top-of the-range 24-Speed Commuter model electric bike for one lucky delegate at the event to win.

The winner of the electric bike was Leigh Hatts.  Leigh is the Editor at the printing and publishing company Bankside Press , publishers of the leading community website www.London-SE1.co.uk and the monthly what's on guide 'in SE1', which is celebrating its 100th issue in October. Bankside Press will be treating the bike as a company bike, which will be available to all staff to use to get around the busy and often congested streets of London.

Leigh Hatts, Editor at Bankside Press said, “I was surprised and excited at winning the Powabyke. Here in the SE1 district of central London many of us try to avoid travelling by car. The bike will be available at our office for use by any member of the Bankside Press team when visiting or delivering in our area. Hopefully we might find that we are setting a trend in London!"

The 24-speed commuter Powabyke was provided by one of Powabyke’s London dealers - Powerscoots who are based in north London (N16). The 24-speed commuter is the ultimate electric bike for touring and commuting. Independent tests have shown this model is capable of a 34 mile range in “Power Assist” mode and incorporating full 24-speed Shimano gears is available in two scratch-resistant metallic paint finishes. 

Nick Child, MD of Powabyke said “We are keen supporters of the SELTRANS project and the work they are doing to highlight the benefits of sustainable transport and we were extremely pleased to donate a Powabyke for this event. Bankside Press, the winners of the competition, have decided to use the bike as a company bike, which is an idea that is being employed by companies across the country. Powabyke’s range of electric bikes and scooters are an excellent way of getting around and don’t cost the earth – literally!”

SELTRANS (South East London Transport Strategy) is a partnership of the seven South East London boroughs transport providers and operators and groups representing the interest of business and passengers. They aim to improve every form of public transport, leading to the reduction of dependency on cars and increased accessibility of jobs.

SELTRANS runs various events and campaigns through out the year with the aim of raising awareness to the benefits of sustainable transport, including walking, cycling, car shares and public transport and implementing work place travel plans across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.

TGLP (Thames Gateway London Partnership) is a partnership of 11 North East London boroughs and groups representing the interest of business and passengers. They aim to improve every form of public transport, leading to the reduction of dependency on cars and increased accessibility of jobs.

TGLP runs various events and campaigns through out the year with the aim of raising awareness to the benefits of sustainable transport, including walking, cycling, car shares and public transport and implementing work place travel plans across the London Boroughs of: Tower Hamlets, Newham, Barking and Dagenham, Redbridge, Hackney and Havering.

Supporting the move towards efficient and greener transport, Powabyke has a range of stylish and ultra-economical electric bikes and scooters. With a number of key benefits including - no exhaust fumes, quiet and relaxing to ride, virtually maintenance free, no London congestion charge, and a range of 20-25 miles for just 8p or the equivalent of 1000 mpg!   The full range of Powabyke’s includes folding bikes, mountain bikes, shopper bikes, scooters, mopeds and golf buggies.

For more information about Powabyke’s range visit www.Powabyke.com or call (01225) 443737.

For more information about SELTRANS travel plans, how to obtain the advice and funds on offer, contact Natalie Owen on 07904 581 767 or Natalie.Owen@bromley.gov.uk

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NOTES FOR EDITORS

§         Powabyke has enjoyed global success with over 25,000 bikes sold, and is proving to be a hit all over the UK as well as overseas. 

§         Featured in many publications and media, including the Sunday Times and the Paul O’Grady Show, Powabyke has grown from strength to strength since its launch in 1999.

§         It consumes no petrol or diesel, produces no emissions, requires no insurance, tax, license, MOT or fare paying.  It is congestion charge exempt and can be driven in bus and cycle lanes.  Recharging is simple, the battery can be plugged into any domestic main plug socket.

• A battery driven 200w electric motor powers the bike with a handlebar-mounted throttle, so the rider can add as much or as little assistance as required.  With a top speed of 15mph and a generous range of about 20 miles per single charge, Powabyke is a cost effective and environmentally friendly alternative to a car.

§         Powabykes also qualify for the government’s travel to work initiative under Salary Sacrifice, which means that employees can benefit from a Powabyke at nearly half price!

For further press information please contact:

Powabyke, (01225) 443737 / sales@Powabyke.com / info@eventy.co.uk

PHOTO:  Please find attached images of the 24-Speed Commuter.  If you would like a photo of the winner on his bike please contact us and we will put you in touch.