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Winter care tips for e-bikes Winter care tips for your electric bike in Ottawa

Winter in Ottawa can be harsh, but it doesn't mean you have to lock away your electric bike until spring. With the right care and precautions, you can continue to enjoy your e-bike during the chilly season.



Mid-drive vs. hub motors in electric bikes Mid-drive vs. hub motors in electric bikes

At Derand Motorsports, being among Canada's largest e-bike retailers means we offer an array of models to suit every rider's needs. When venturing into the e-bike market, one of the most significant choices you'll encounter is between the mid-drive and...



Here's how to beef up the security on your vehicle Here's how to beef up the security on your vehicle

With criminals using technology to steal cars, owners are modifying their vehicles to help prevent theft with tracking devices and immobilizers, which can stop a thief in their tracks.



Derand donates e-bike to woman fighting cancer after theft Company donates e-bike to woman fighting cancer after theft

Less than a day after her electric scooter was stolen, Sue Breen's eyes are welling up with tears of joy. Ottawa's Derand Motorsports delivered Breen a new ruby red e-bike Thursday afternoon.



Three vehicles a day stolen in Ottawa as vehicle thefts continue to rise Three vehicles a day stolen in Ottawa as vehicle thefts continue to rise

"The immobilizer will stop the vehicle from being moved and the alarm system will stop thieves from getting inside," says Aidan Derouchie with Derand Motorsports. "In Ottawa this year, theft has gone up over 30 per cent and we're booking about two or three deterrent systems a day."



Meat and Grease Ottawa Car Show "Meat and Grease Ottawa" Car Show

After his Dad has a heart attack and emergency life-saving surgery, 14-year-old Aidan Derouchie creates a popular car show to support the Ottawa Heart Institute. CTV's Joel Haslam reports.



Drive-by thank you at Ottawa hospitals Drive-by thank you at Ottawa hospitals

Ottawa car enthusiasts piled into their rides to do a drive-by thank you at two local hospitals on Saturday.



Livin Local: Derand Motorsports Livin' Local: Derand Motorsports

Derand Motorsports says the popularity of electric bikes has gone up amid the pandemic.