In just over a week, I’ll be off to the UK… ready for some proper pub grub, good conversations, and exciting EV adventures! #ciderfan On my way, I’ll be making a long-overdue stop in Luxembourg and I’m thrilled to be meeting up with a long-time reader and fellow TWIKE fan. It’s been ages since I was last in the Grand Duchy, so I’m really looking forward to it. Over in the UK, things are shaping up nicely: I’ve been contacted by a light electric vehicle manufacturer who’s invited me to take a look at their latest prototype fleet. Very curious […]
TDGB2025 – ULEZ/LEZ/CC
As with Barcelona (and many other cities in Europe), London, the destination of TWIKE560’s adventure this year has introduced fees to enter certain parts of the city. London’s road charging zones are a patchwork of eco-driven bureaucracy: there’s the LEZ (Low Emission Zone), the ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone), and adding to this, the Congestion Charge Zone in the middle: all designed to discourage high-emission vehicles from entering the innermost parts of the capital. As an EV enthusiast wanting to get my TWIKE right into the heart of London and wanting to get those must-have shots with Big Ben and […]
TDGB2025 – Planning Update
Not too much to report other than the planning stage is going forward as planned. I’m really looking forward to travelling to the UK this year in early August. My trip will include me visiting some friends – whilst I’m still sorting out the exact details. Also, I’ve ordered a vital part for my trip to the UK:The itinerary’s filling up fast! This will be my direct connection to the UK grid when I’m there. 🙂 My overall plan hasn’t changed – the map looks still the same! If you want to meet up or have ideas along the trip […]