A rider on a modified electric mountain bike has been caught travelling at an alarming...

Published: 10:44 pm March 19, 2025
Updated: 1:00 pm October 8, 2025
Rider Caught Pedalling at 30mph on Illegal Modified E-Bike in Northamptonshire

A rider on a modified electric mountain bike has been caught travelling at an alarming speed while pedalling uphill — prompting swift action from local road policing officers.

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Northamptonshire’s Roads Policing Team (Northants_RPT) shared details of the unusual encounter on social media, saying the rider had raised eyebrows after appearing to pedal at 30mph uphill, jokingly suggesting they might be in training for the Tour de France.

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