January 2026 Newsletter
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Bikeep Newsletter Reaches 1,000+ Subscribers
We're excited to share a major milestone for the Bikeep community – our newsletter has now reached over 1,000 subscribers and counting.
Our growing readership includes cycling enthusiasts, partners, city officials and mobility advocates from around the world, all connected by a shared interest in smart bike parking, sustainable urban mobility and the future of active transport.
A sincere thank you to everyone who reads, shares, and engages with our updates. Your support encourages us to continue delivering insights, product news and real-world examples of how cities are building greener, more connected mobility ecosystems.
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Bikeep Launches in Greece: Smart Micromobility Comes to Rethymno
Bikeep is proud to announce our first deployment in Greece, marking an important milestone as we continue expanding smart micromobility infrastructure across Europe and beyond.
The Municipality of Rethymno has successfully completed the installation and initial launch of 15 smart parking and charging stations for bicycles, e-bikes and e-scooters across three key locations in the city.
Project highlights:
- 15 Bikeep stations installed across 3 locations
- Supports bikes, e-bikes and e-scooters
- Implemented with GAD Mobility
- Part of SMARTMOBAIR – Interreg IPA ADRION, co-funded by the EU
Rethymno is one of seven European cities participating in the SMARTMOBAIR program, which helps municipalities develop smarter, safer and more sustainable urban mobility solutions. By adding secure parking and charging to public spaces, the city is actively:
- Reducing congestion
- Supporting active transport
- Improving the micromobility experience for residents and visitors
With installation and system configuration now complete, the project has entered its pilot phase. Once testing is finalized, the stations will open for free public use – providing accessible and secure micromobility infrastructure citywide.
A big thank you to the City of Rethymno, Dimitris Skiannis and all partners involved. We're excited to see more municipalities take steps toward future-ready, secure micromobility infrastructure across Europe and beyond.
Check out the solution they went with: HERE
Bikeep Expands Across Canada with Solar-Powered Stations
Canada continues to invest in smarter micromobility infrastructure, with new Bikeep smart bike parking stations now live across multiple locations. Delivered in collaboration with Monashee Racks, these installations combine Bikeep smart parking with Solar Towers—enabling secure, off-grid operation and fast deployment.
Key benefits of the Solar Tower solution:
- Off-grid power — no complex electrical works required
- Fast and flexible installation for cities, campuses, and properties
- Enhanced theft protection for bikes and e-bikes
- Supports long-term sustainability goals
By removing installation barriers and increasing flexibility for planners and operators, Solar-powered Bikeep stations make it easier to expand cycling infrastructure exactly where it's needed most.
These new installations represent another step forward in building resilient, climate-positive mobility networks across Canada—helping make cycling a reliable and attractive everyday transport choice.
Check out the solution they used: HERE
Global Micromobility News
Global Cycling Trend: London Sees 43% Growth
London continues to emerge as one of Europe's fastest-growing cycling cities. According to the latest Transport for London – Travel in London report, cycling journeys have increased by 43% over the past six years, reaching 1.5 million rides per day.
What's driving the growth:
- Protected cycling infrastructure – 76% of riders feel safe on dedicated cycleways (vs. 40% on regular roads)
- Strong public investment in connected cycling corridors
- Changing mobility habits, especially among younger and shared e-bike users
As more commuters switch from cars to bikes, London continues to prioritize safety, congestion reduction and sustainable mobility, aligned with its goal to eliminate serious road injuries by 2041.
This milestone highlights a global trend: as cycling grows, so does the need for secure, reliable bike parking and charging infrastructure.
Source: BBC News
Let's partner up so your city can be the next London: HERE
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