pedal
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Riders of legal electrically assisted pedal bikes must be at least 14, and any illegal modification means the bikes qualify as a motor vehicle/moped, requiring registration, a driving licence, tax and insurance.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
All ages are allowed to ride a Class 1 electric bike, which uses pedal assist and has a maximum motor speed of 20 mph.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
The complaints allege a hard brake pedal, followed by a “Brake System Failure” message at start-up or while driving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
She compared the choice to braking for a stop sign, pressing gently on the pedal earlier to avoid having to stomp on it later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
I thought that later I might also play the piano, something quiet, using the soft pedal.
From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien
Tesla launched the Cybercab, a two-seater gold coupe without pedals or mirrors, saying Thursday that customers in Austin, Texas can book rides through its Robotaxi ride-hailing app.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
First unveiled in October 2024, the gold-colored vehicle has no pedals or steering wheel.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Cybercab, a two-seater gold coupe that doesn’t have pedals or mirrors, isn’t yet available for sale to customers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Unlike the electric cars Tesla currently deploys in its rideshare service, the Cybercab comes without a steering wheel or pedals.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
The rudder pedals keep the nose pointed straight.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
On Sunday, we pedaled alone toward Southeast Iowa to visit Steve’s father.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
"It's a great honour to receive the fantastic prize and I look forward to being pedaled around all of the media studios to air my story," said Mr Can.
From BBC ● Dec. 2, 2025
Middle Ranch met up with Airport Road, where I turned right and pedaled to Stagecoach Road.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2025
On 1 July 2023, as Tour de France riders pedaled out of Bilbao, Spain, toward the French Pyrenees mountains, sports cardiologist Andre La Gerche tuned in from Melbourne, Australia.
From Science Magazine ● May 14, 2024
And then she pumped her fist in the air and her bike teetered for a moment before she leaned forward and pedaled faster, leaving me behind.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
After covering both islands she flew to her hometown of Anchorage, pedalled along the Pacific coast to Los Angeles, then took Route 66 to Chicago.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2024
During each trick, Sylvester’s friend and longtime collaborator, Ralphy Ramos, pedalled in his shadow, leaning low, camera extended to record every move.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2024
Grabbing his bicycle from a parking lot, he pedalled on Shanghai's deserted roads past swank office towers to find a place to pitch a small tent he and his girlfriend had bought for travelling.
From Reuters ● May 27, 2022
Knowing that such nonsense is being pedalled publicly, you cannot help but speculate what Benedict intended by publishing his letter earlier this month.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 20, 2019
The other pedalled its narrow shoulders up and down, stalking the open door.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
He’d already won a trio of stages and was pedaling away with the red jersey as overall leader.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
You show the video of the guy on the bike pedaling away from ICE agents in Chicago.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
When the film opens at Oak Street’s idyllic summer block party, complete with cookouts and kids happily pedaling together on their bikes, he purposefully evokes the atmosphere of the movies he covertly cites.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
I’ve started deploying it in my everyday life: This rest stop coffee isn’t quality; This devastating WSJ series about youth sports by Harriet Ryan is quality; Tadej Pogacar pedaling the Alps is quality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
“Sorry!” he yelled, and then pushed off from the ground, pedaling through the intersection.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
A quick search of online marketplaces reveals all sorts of modifications on offer, often shipped from eastern Europe, including motorbike-style twist grip throttles which allow the rider to accelerate without pedalling.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Now his fate lies in the hands of those such as Camara, who is frenetically pedalling late into the night to make ends meet.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
"I'm just kicking myself because I had to stop pedalling with 20 metres to the line. It is what it is."
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
The Department for Transport is consulting on the proposals which would also allow e-bikes that don't require pedalling to travel much faster.
From BBC ● Feb. 29, 2024
Eric was squealing louder than ever and pedalling the air with his legs.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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