Keeping a bicycle under cover protects it from the weather and prying eyes, but with urban areas short on space, for many that’s easier said than done. When a manufacturer of tents was challenged to address the problem, the result was BikeParka – a high-quality, fitted water-proof cover for bicycles. In the same that way that today’s all-weather cyclists have…
If there’s to be a silver lining to Coronavirus, it’ll be a renewed sense of community spirit. A small step towards collectivism that might endure beyond the epidemic. We could certainly learn a thing or two about cycling collectivism from our Scandinavian cousins. Like so many of the best cycling ideas, Cycling Without Age started in Copenhagen. Ole Kassow wanted…
Hiplok is the creation of two British industrial designers and keen cyclists frustrated at having to carry their bike locks in a cumbersome bag or unsightly frame-mounted bracket. John Abrahams and Ben Smith took inspiration from bicycle couriers, who have long worn chains and cable locks around their waists or slung across their shoulders. The result of their research and…
Running a cycle cam on your handlebars or helmet doesn’t make the roads feel any safer, but you do feel less helpless. In the event of a road traffic incident, video footage goes a long way towards guaranteeing legal redress – it’s a cycle insurance of sorts. One of the great frustrations about cycling on British roads is the challenges…
It might not feel like it now, but brighter times are ahead. To help you look forward to a spring and summer spent outdoors, we have a pair of dhb sunglasses and three interchangeable lenses to give away. The sunglasses provide 100 per cent protection against UVA and UVB rays and rubber grippers on rounded arms promise a secure fit…
