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Jul 16 / 2021

Fieldnotes from a weekend trip

What makes a trip memorable?

 

Good company, nice scenary, good food.

 

What about a good bike ride?

 

As we let the dust settle from the intense year of hard we had, we tried to find a way to escape the city (and our computer screens) and enjoy an off the grid weekend of riding bikes.

 

As it goes, we booked the time in our schedules and took the camping gear out of the closet.

 

We decided on the nice and simple Santiago Way as it's not super hard to plan. The route is marked, simple to follow and places to eat and sleep are readilly available. And more importantly power supplies are easy to find!

 

A fail proof route - fail proof bikes

 

Knowing the route we understood that most of the time we would be riding off road and long hours. We had to adjust our bike choice and consider where to charge.

 

The tools of the trade:

 

  • C800 Trekking
    • Made for this type of adventure - powerful motor for fully loaded long days in the saddle
    • Upgraded with a Ergotech Confort Seatpost for extra comfort - the route was mostly offroad after all.

 

  • C500 Trekking
    • The (lighter) baby sister. Chosen by the nimbleness and agility

 

  • M500 Wild
    • The obvious choice for and offroad ride, not so obvious for bikepacking
    • For that we did a sneaky upgrade - we added na ATB kit - more news on that to come, stay tuned 😏

 

  • E800 Urban Motion
    • Yes, you read that right, we took na urban bike off roading
    • This was our wildcard for the trip as we wanted to test the limits of this bike. It did not disappoint!
    • No upgrade, straight from the box

 

For all bikes we took an extra battery as we where planning 100km days. However we did not need to use them as we where able to be very economical with our riding.

 

The take away from the trip:

 

The best de-stresser is connecting with the outdoors.

After so much time enclosed, being able to do this trip was invigorating.

Feeling the breaze once more, getting the skin burned by the sun.

Being able to stop at the roadside and share a cold beer with your friends.

Stop at a random water hole and take a dip.

Those are the things that spark joy and clear the mind.

And doing all that without destroying our bodies.

 

This is the exact purpose of the ebike - taking you somewhere you wouldn't normally go and on that path, enjoying life a little bit more.

 

Until the next one,

cheers.

 

#ridesmart

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Jun 03 / 2020

EU countries roll out incentives for E-Bike purchase

Updated 11th April 2021

 

All through Europe we are witnessing a renewed commitment to promote new ways of mobility in urban centers.

We fully support these incentives as they are a way to stimulate the people in making the right decision and choosing a bike for their everyday activities.

So, in order for you to take advantage of these incentives we have compiled a list, by country, of the incentives available.

 

We will keep it updated as more news roll out.

 

Portugal

With the National Enviromental Fund you can get up to 350€ for on an E-Bike purchase funded by the Government

 Click here to apply

·        Lisbon

The city Hall offers up to 500€ in eBike purchase incetives for residents

 Click here to apply

 

Italy

There is a national incentive in place where you can get up to 500€ to help purchase your new ebike.

Click here know more

 

France

There are National and city wide incentives in place, depending on where you live you can be awarded up to 500€  

Click here to apply

·      Paris

La municipalité is offering up to 400€ on the purchase of a new eBike for those who choose to make the change and use an electric bikes as a main mode of transport

click here to apply

 

UK

Companies can support their staff with commuter bikes for purchase through the Green Commute Initiative

Click to know more

 

Austria

Nacional incentive of up to 500€

Click here to apply

 

Belgium

Several cities have their own incentives that can go up to 500€

Click to know more

 

The Netherlands

Companies award their staff a extra subsidy for commuting to work by bike

Click to know more

 

Germany

Cities like Munich are commited to roll out incentives of up to 500€ and there is plan for a nation wide incentive

Click to know more

 

There are some recent news on new incentives that are being planned to be presented for the rest of the year.

 

The future is looking good for e-mobility, and we are all about it!

#RIDESMART

 

 

May 13 / 2021

Behind BEEQ - How our ebikes are made

Designed, created and produced in Portugal, BEEQ was born out of a need to jump start a movement of change. 

  

At a critical moment for mobility when the world is beginning to think of the bicycle as a safe and healthy alternative to move around in cities, BEEQ emerges as the solution for those looking to make the smart choice - European-produced ebikes, with a focus in quality and at a competitive price. 

 

Where it all started 

  

BEEQ is a brand of RTE, one of the leading bicycles manufacturers in Europe, based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.  

 

Understanding and believing in the potential and the role of electric bicycles for the sustainability of our planet, the brand started as a small project within the company to explore the know-how and high-quality standards developed over its years in the industry. 

 

Joining the mobility revolution that is inspiring cities and communities takes time and a lot of hard work.  

 

The brand was "in vitro" for 3 years while we tried hard to launch with the best range possible.  

 

We perfected the models, the logo design, the strategy and message. Looking for the right partners who share the same DNA as our company, who care for the sensational experience an e-bike can offer as much as we do. 

 

Production processes where adjusted, and new technologies developed to have one of the most inovative ebike production lines out there. 

 

No detail was left to chance. 

 

From a small laboratory, to the big city 

 

The result of the BEEQ project is a set of reliable, urban, sophisticated, competent and fun e-bikes.  

 

Launched in July 2020, amid one of the craziest periods of recent history, the brand helped contribute to the unprecedented cycling boom we witness today. 

 

Gorgeous, high quality and well made e-bikes that can be purchased, safely, anywhere in Europe, in the comfort of your own home. 

 

No compromise attitude 

Since 1983 our company as developed a platform of quality and innovation in our facilities that result, today, in around 7.000 bicycles produced per day. 

 

That knowloge and standards are now being applied to make BEEQ a trustworthy, high quality staple in the electric bicycle market. 

 

Our brand is made up of a young spirited and ambitious team with scrappy product developers, designers and engineers, proudly making reliable and affordable electric bikes in Europe for the whole world to enjoy. 

 

 

#ridesmart

Jul 05 / 2021

Join the BEEQ Experience

#BEEQEXPERIENCE
 
 
Summer fever has arrived and we've gone loco!
 
 
We are offering you the opportunity to ride a BEEQ, for 2 months, without any cost or commitment!
 
 
 
 
 
BEEQ is a brand of electric bicycles made in Portugal that is revolutionizing the way the people move in their daily lives.
 
 
 
BEEQ ebikes are urban, sustainable and stylish.
 
 
 
We want you to have the opportunity to participate in this mobility revolution that is inspiring the whole of Europe.
 
 
 
What do you have to do to be one of the lucky ones selected?
 
 
 
It couldn't be easier:
 
 
 
Follow BEEQ on Instagram and record a short video that illustrates why you should be the recipient of the BEEQ Experience.
 
 

Film → Tagg → Share

 
 
❶ Record a short video - no more than 30 seconds
 
 
 
❷ Film vertically - to be easier to share in stories
 
 
 
❸ Explain to us how the electric bike will change your daily life
 
 
❹ Be creative, bold, funny.
 
 
 
❺ Inspire us!
 
 
 
❻ Share in your Instagram stories and identify @beeq.bicycles
 
 
 
❼ Don't forget to use #beeqexperience
 
 
 
 
 
 
Are you going to miss this opportunity?? Summer is here and it calls for some good bike rides.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Already have a BEEQ?! You're amazing!
 
 
 
And you can also be the ideal person to motivate these guys!
 
 
 
Share with us what it's like to be the proud owner of a BEEQ and how it changed your life!
 
 
 
Use #beeqexperience and #beeqfamily and join the party!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our team will review the most creative and inspiring submissions and pre-select 20 submissions.
 
 
 
A sensational robot will complete the process by selecting the winner at random.
 
 
 
The 2 (two) first winners will be selected on July 16, 2021.
 
 
 
A new selection of the 2 (two) remaining winners will be made on July 31, 2021.
 
 
 
 
This selection will be reported transparently by BEEQ.
 
 
 
The selection and winners will be announced on the various pages of the brand.
 
 
 
Winners will be contacted by the brand via Instagram to later send data for access to the use of the electric bicycle during the period stipulated by the contest.
 
 
 
Offer valid only for residents in mainland Portugal.