The Bus Stop is on Saturday 16th July and will feature loads of beautiful VW camper vans and beetles. There will be loads to see and do for the whole family. On top of the VW vehicles on display there will be a climbing wall, trade stands, food and live music. We will be there letting people have a go on the bikes.
Learn more about the VW Bus Stop.
On the 20th of June 2011 Quantya UK will be attending the launch of the e-Motor Cycle Industry Association. This will be held at the GLA Building in London. There will be bikes on display outside the building whilst this event takes place.
More about the eMCIA.
The Motorcycle Industry Association (www.mcia.co.uk) is establishing the eMCI to represent the specific needs of those with an interest in accelerating the adoption of electric and alternative Powered Two Wheelers (PTW’s) in the UK.
Driven by enthusiasm for greener, low emission transport alternatives, the sector is expanding rapidly. However, barriers to market exist in new product development, infrastructure, marketing, distribution and legislation that must be overcome in order for the sector to flourish. Although the market is in its infancy, it is vitally important that Alternative PTW’s are included in Transport Policy planning now.
With fragmented and limited communication and a diversity of opinion amongst key players concerning future development, the eMCI’s aim is to fully exploit the enormous potential to deliver an Ultra Low Carbon transport solution by harmonising and focusing the sector, protecting, promoting and expanding the market with one single and strong industry voice.
The Festival of Speed is an amazing event for anyone into cars and motorbikes. It is full of fast and famous cars and motorcycles of the past, present and a glimpse into the future. The event is also popular with motorsport celebrities. With plenty to see and do for all ages it is bound to be a great weekend.
They describe it as:
The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world – a unique summer weekend that brings together an impossibly heady mix of cars, stars and motor sport ‘royalty’ to create the largest car culture event in the world. Held in the immaculate grounds of Goodwood House, this annual hill-climb event is a true celebration of motor sport and all things automotive.
Quantya will be in the FoS-TECH area – this is a marquee dedicated to show state of the art technology and promoting environmentally considerate motoring. The Festival of Speed takes place on 30th June – 3rd July.
A few weeks ago Quantya UK Sales Manager Rob had a go at Moto Gymkhana.
Moto Gymkhana is a motorcycle riding event set on an enclosed obstacle-laden track, usually a car park or similar tarmac area. The participants take turns following a defined route around a number of obstacles with the aim of completing the course in the quickest time possible. Moto-Gymkhana is designed to offer the greatest riding challenge at the least possible risk. Riders enter events as individuals and as there is no restriction on the type or capacity of motorcycle used, it’s really easy to get started
After having ridden the bike, the Moto Gymkhana staff think that this type of bike might be ideally suited to Moto Gymkhana as it can compete on equal terms with petrol engined bikes.
Matteo is Quantya’s main mechanic in the Swiss Factory and also a champion racer. He has been competing in the electric bike scene for a number of years and done really well in all kinds of disciplines. He is one of the go to guys when it comes to testing the bikes. Here is a quick video of his on our test track.
Here is a small edit we put together of our day at the Red Marley Hill Climb. For the first time ever there was an electric bikes class which served as a great way of demonstrating the bikes and giving the motorbike enthusiasts a glimpse into what the future may be like. It was a great day and raised lots of money for Help for Heroes – which is a great cause.
Here are a couple of other videos we found on Youtube.