Ride Review Newsletter for February 9, 2023
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Hi there - A bit of housekeeping before we get going…
- 📣 The speaker portal for Micromobility Europe (Amsterdam, June 8-9) is now open. Learn more about the different stages, content tracks, and how to apply here.
- 🐣 Early-ish Bird tickets (80% off General Admission) to Micromobility Europe are on sale for 1 more week. Grab yours asap.
- 🏆 Congrats once more to all the amazing winners and finalists in the Rider’s Choice Awards. It’s time to celebrate your incredible achievement. Download a badge here to embed on your website and let the world know how you ranked in your category.
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What You Need to Know Today
Ever dreamed of shredding fresh mountain powder on a bike? The torquey, tilty Moonbike snowmobile is about as close as it gets.
Think you’ve got it bad when your battery dies halfway home from work? This Japanese backpacker is traveling 1,865 miles across Australia, south to north, on an analog kickscooter.
Honda is trying to appeal to Gen Z’ers in China by putting out eBike versions of some of its most iconic mopeds and motorbikes, including the Super Cub, Dax, and very appropriately, the Zoomer.