This weekend, the 7th edition of the Electric Night Ride took place in the Netherlands. After last year’s ENR in Brussels, Cornee Bosmans volunteered to take on the organization and, in collaboration with Gert-Jan Rongen from Electric Motorbikes Nederland, rose to the challenge. Brainport Eindhoven, a top technology region, temporarily became the home base for around 50 electric motorcyclists. The Automotive Campus in Helmond served as the ideal gathering place.
Zero Motorcycles test rides during the day
To make the event appealing to non-electric motorcyclists as well, Electric Motorbikes Nederland organized a test ride day in cooperation with Zero Motorcycles. Additionally, six Zero electric motorcycles were made available for the Night Ride in the evening. This initiative was clearly appreciated, as these motorcycles were reserved in no time.
Another highlight was the extensive BBQ on the terrace of the Automotive Campus. Over 40 participants had registered in advance and enjoyed a delicious BBQ buffet in the evening sun with motorcycles in the background. Old (international) acquaintances reunited, and new young riders were eager to hear the stories of the ‘veterans.’ Meanwhile, many motorcycles were charging at the various charging stations on the Automotive Campus grounds.
After a briefing by the organizers and an enthusiastic welcome speech by Arno Bonte, alderman of the municipality of Helmond, who nearly slipped with “Gentlemen, start your e…,” four separate groups began the 45 km planned route through Helmond, the vibrant city of Eindhoven on a Saturday evening, and surrounding villages. After the ride (around 11 PM), a Ride-After package was offered, and participants had lively conversations late into the warm summer evening at the Automotive Campus.
This 7th Electric Night Ride was a successful event with an international gathering and a variety of electric motorcycle brands (in alphabetical order): Alrendo Motorcycles, BMW sidecar retrofit and BMWScooter, Energica, LiveWire, NIU, and Zero Motorcycles.
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