Cyclee bicycle light projects to protect

The Cyclee bicycle light transforms your back into an illuminated street sign, projecting a variety of warning symbols to other road users.

The work of Azerbaijani designer Elnur Babayev, the Cyclee is a finalist in the Red Dot design competition and awaits commercial development. Cyclee website

Bicycle lights that project an image are not a new idea. The idea of using a powerful handlebar-mounted laser to keep inattentive motorists on their toes will appeal to many cyclists, but the design by Emily Brooke of Brighton University is not intended to leave a trail of smouldering vehicle in its wake – rather it projects an image onto the road to increase the cyclist’s visibility to motorists.

The Blaze is a handlebar-mounted laser that projects a bright green image of a bike onto the road ahead. Emily Brooke says of her design: “Eighty per cent of cycle accidents occur when bicycles travel straight ahead and a vehicle manoeuvres into them. The most common contributory factor is ‘failed to look properly’ on the part of the motorist.” However, at £125, the high-tech laser light does not come cheap.

Cycle insurance

On the face of it, one cycle insurance policy is much like another, but the devil is the detail. How much excess you will be charged is just one of the things that varies wildly between providers. Another is so called ‘new-for-old’ replacement – many insurers use this term, but if your bicycle is more than a few years old, devalue it severely. This means you are left out of pocket when you come to replace it.

ETA cycle insurance has a low standard excess of 5% (minimum £25) and offers a new-for-old for life – how ever old the bike, if it’s stolen you get enough to buy a new model.

For 25 years we have been providing straightforward, affordable bicycle insurance. Whether you use your bike to commute, shop, race or amble in the park, ETA Cycle Insurance has you covered. We never devalues bikes no matter their age, allow you to buy your replacement bike wherever you like, replace stolen quick release components and we handle claims in-house. Can your insurance provider say the same?

Furthermore, every cycle insurance policy you buy helps support the work of the ETA Trust, our charity campaigning for a cleaner, safer transport future.