Richard Peace took to full-time outdoor writing/photojournalism after stints in an office and as an English teacher abroad. His cycling route guidebooks include the best-selling Ultimate C2C Guide and the Ultimate UK Cycle Route Planner. He has written for various media about many aspects of cycling.
His biking experience led him into the world of e-bikes and other forms of light electric transport and even to the publication of a book on e-bikes. He has probably reviewed more light electric vehicles than anyone else in the UK over the past three decades, covering both the specialist bike media, the wider world of consumer-facing media and trade journalism, including writing features for the show magazine of the biggest bike show in Europe, Eurobike.
Best budget electric bike 2024 Our road-tested roundup of the best budget electric bikes gets you on the road for less cash and less effort
Riley RS3 review: A useful folding e-scooter The Riley RS3 is a well-built electric scooter that has a wonderful folding operation – it just lacks a little on the performance front
Eskuta SX 250: An e-bike, moped-style The Eskuta SX 250 is engineered like a moped and rides like one but is classed as an e-bike, meaning anyone over 14 can get on and ride
Best budget electric bike 2024 Our road-tested roundup of the best budget electric bikes gets you on the road for less cash and less effort
Ring Spotlight Cam Pro: A capable, flexible spotlight cam The Ring Spotlight Cam Pro is packed with features and comes with a sophisticated app, but it has some shortcomings£200
Pure Advance+ review: An all-new high-spec electric scooter With sturdy construction and longer than average range, the Pure Advance+ could be the scooter of your dreams£899
Canyon Pathlite:ON 9 LTD SUV review: A “go anywhere” e-bike Canyon’s top-of-the-range Pathlite blends high-tech features with powerful and sophisticated motor assistance£5249
Swytch kit: A lightweight, effective e-bike kit Few e-bike conversion kits are as easy to fit and as lightweight as the latest version of the Swytch kit, and the price is great, too£449
Ridgeback Errand review: A nippy, practical & compact e-bike Quick, light and practical – the Errand is a brilliant electric run-around for hopping in and out of town£1800
Riley RS3 review: A useful folding e-scooter The Riley RS3 is a well-built electric scooter that has a wonderful folding operation – it just lacks a little on the performance front£749
Raleigh Trace review: Light & sporty for on- and off-road Raleigh’s lightest e-bike yet is ideal for those who want some exercise, combined with subtle electric assist£2199
Specialized Turbo Vado SL: Effective power and great economy The Specialized Turbo Vado SL 4.0 EQ combines a lightweight mid-drive motor with a sleek design to produce a quick-riding commuter machine£3600
Eskuta KS-450: Good-value e-scooter with a removable battery Large wheels, effective lights and a handy removable battery all make the KS-450 a practical choice for short leisure and commuter trips£469
Eskuta SX 250: An e-bike, moped-style The Eskuta SX 250 is engineered like a moped and rides like one but is classed as an e-bike, meaning anyone over 14 can get on and ride£1795
Carrera impel is-2: A tough e-scooter with a big battery The new Carrera impel is-2 isn’t the cheapest e-scooter out there but it offers a lot of value and a big battery£549
Indi EX-2 review: An eye-catching budget e-scooter The new Indi EX-2 has attractive looks, an affordable price and is intuitive to operate and ride£359
Tern GSD S10: An electric cargo bike like no other The Tern GSD S10 redefines what an e-bike can do – who needs a second car when you’ve got a GSD?£4700
Dallingridge Malvern review: A budget trekking e-bike With the power to tackle hills, plenty of range and few compromises, the Dallingridge Malvern is a star budget buy£1249