https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Demand for bicycles has soared in Europe during the coronavirus pandemic, but conversely the global supply is at record low levels, with consumers having to wait months or over a year for their bike of choice. https://www.thelocal.es/20210114/video-why-you-may-struggle-to-get-a-bike-in-europe-in-2021 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 15:41:40 +0100 video-why-you-may-struggle-to-get-a-bike-in-europe-in-2021 Barcelona is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities on the Mediterranean, with its fine weather, designated cycle routes and secret corners of the city just waiting to be discovered. The Local gives you seven reasons why Barcelona is best seen by bike. https://www.thelocal.es/20160907/7-reasons-why-barcelona-is-best-seen-by-bike Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:36:42 +0200 7-reasons-why-barcelona-is-best-seen-by-bike A thief in Extremadura fled from police on a bicycle after robbing a bank, but lost half of the stolen €5,000 in the process. https://www.thelocal.es/20150611/bank-robber-loses-half-of-booty-on-getaway-bike-bicycle Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:23:50 +0200 bank-robber-loses-half-of-booty-on-getaway-bike-bicycle Barcelona has been recognized as the most bike-friendly city on the Mediterranean, appearing 11th in the world according to a newly released index of cycling in urban environments. https://www.thelocal.es/20150603/barcelona-most-bike-friendly-city-on-the-med Wed, 03 Jun 2015 17:59:22 +0200 barcelona-most-bike-friendly-city-on-the-med Madrid's new electric bike hire scheme has capped off a dismal first week of existence with the hacking of many of its docking stations with pornographic images on the display screens. https://www.thelocal.es/20140630/madrids-bike-rental-scheme-hacked-with-porn Mon, 30 Jun 2014 12:17:00 +0200 madrids-bike-rental-scheme-hacked-with-porn Riders whizzed up and down Madrid's sunny avenues on white electric bikes on Monday as the Spanish capital launched its first shared-bicycle scheme. But is Spain's capital too dangerous to ride around on a bike? https://www.thelocal.es/20140623/madrids-electric-bike-hire Mon, 23 Jun 2014 17:36:50 +0200 madrids-electric-bike-hire Politicians say Madrid's shared electric bicycle scheme, due to launch this month, can change the lives of citizens — but others are less excited about the proposal, warning it will put their lives in danger. https://www.thelocal.es/20140505/madrid-shared-bike-scheme-faces-uphill-ride Mon, 05 May 2014 11:12:00 +0200 madrid-shared-bike-scheme-faces-uphill-ride Madrid will provide 1,500 electric bicycles in its first public bike-hire scheme from May 1st, the city said on Wednesday. There are also plans to create plenty of new cycle lanes. https://www.thelocal.es/20140403/madrid-to-launch-public-electic-bike-hire-scheme-spain-transport-2 Thu, 03 Apr 2014 11:00:36 +0200 madrid-to-launch-public-electic-bike-hire-scheme-spain-transport-2 Researchers at Spain's University of Alicante in Spain have developed a new bicycle saddle that prevents chafing, and helps fights aches and injuries around the genital area. https://www.thelocal.es/20130618/bicycle-boffins-invent-saddle-to-spare-sore-genitals Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:46:00 +0200 bicycle-boffins-invent-saddle-to-spare-sore-genitals