Inattentive motorists can kill cyclists. The Air Zound bike horn emits a 115 decibel blast that will let even the most distracted driver know you’re there. The handlebar-mounted air horn draws from a air reservoir attached to your water bottle cage or other convenient location using the velcro provided. After around 50 blasts of the horn the reservoir needs refilling…
In response to a shortage of HGV drivers that threatened to lead to empty supermarket shelves, the government has decided relax rules this month for how long lorry drivers can work. According to the transport secretary, Grant Shapps on Twitter this week: “We’re aware of a shortage of HGV drivers, so I’m announcing a temp extension of drivers’ hours rules…
The Orb is an illuminated water bottle that flashes with 70 lumens of light in a bid to increase your visibility on the roads. The £30 orange bottle is BPA-free and boasts an autonomy of eight hours on constant mode and 16 when flashing thanks to its USB-rechargeable battery. Win an Orb illuminated water bottle To be in with a…
We’re a country that turns a blind eye to the danger caused by pavement parking, but the same can’t be said of our attitudes towards cycling on the footway. And yet, Minister for Cycling Robert Goodwill has this week restated the official line from the Department for Transport (DfT) that cyclists may ride on pavements – on condition they do…
The idea of wearing a bicycle lock around the waist or across the shoulder isn’t new; bike couriers have been doing it with heavyweight chain locks for years, but the Hiplok is the world’s first bicycle lock developed specifically to be worn on the body. The principle of carrying a lock independently is sound; there’s no need to take a…
