I spent a pleasant enough afternoon at the London Bike show this year. Kudos to the organisers for managing such an efficient and secure bike park, albeit round the back from the main entrance. If only more exhibition organisers, employers and local authorities would recognise that bikes and electric bikes deserve the same consideration as train commuters and car drivers. But that's not for here, or now.
The usual bike companies put on a great show, although I did have a sense of deja-vu for much of what was on offer. People powered bikes (PPB) have evolved enormously over the last decade and I guess there's a limit to how many wheels and snazzy decals on frames I want to look at this year (or next), that I didn't see in 2009.
But where were the electric bicycles? Why no dedicated section? Newbies EBCO launched a v cool selection of electric bikes, cleverly hidden away towards the back of the exhibition hall- although in fairness they had a couple of electric bikes on the 'have a go yourself" track. I got to ride one of them - although it meant a 30 minute wait. Thanks fellas.
Let's hope the organisers will make a big effort at the 2011 London Bike Show - and inject some real life into proceedings - with a dedicated electric bike section and track.
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