W e have grown used to cars dominating city life. Having to put up with the resulting emissions, air pollution, road deaths and noise just seems the natural order of things. But, if you look to Europe, many cities have managed to loosen the tight grip cars have on them. In Amsterdam, half of all journeys are done by bike (as opposed to 2.5 per cent in London), and in Copenhagen, 41 per cent of people cycle to work or school.

In cities like these, e-bikes have become mainstream and play an essential part in broadening access to cycling, with all demographics embracing them for everyday mobility – from grocery shopping to commuting. They’re quick and convenient, relatively cheap and have been shown to improve physical and even mental health.