New and disruptive technology has always unsettled the national psyche; Much of the reaction to e-scooters technology echoes the moral panic that convinced folk the first railway passengers would die spontaneously when trains reached 50 mph. However, those horrified by the risks posed by electric scooters, while at the same time overlooking the road danger caused by cars, are guilty…
The two most common questions in Tim Hoyle’s house used to be “have you seen my [enter cycling-related item of your choice here]?” and “Can you please put away your [enter cycling-related item of your choice here]?” It’s the reason he invented the Kitnetik, a clever magnetic rack that allows you to dry your running or cycling kit, including rain-soaked…
What a difference a week makes. After an unseasonably mild autumn, the chilly morning commute is back with a vengeance. We’ve given away these dhb merino long-sleeved jerseys before, but they’re so effective when teamed up with a base layer or outer jacket that this cold snap has inspired us to buy another. They say that cyclists of old would…
It might not look like much in the photo, but we’ve tested a fair few cycle lights over the years and this has to be our favourite. The Knog Cobber in the largest of its three size options is an outstanding bit of kit. Belting out either 270-lumens, 170-lumens or 50 lumens, a wrap-round design ensures light is visible from…
It’s been a decade since Royal Mail decommissioned its fleet of delivery bicycles in favour of hand carts and diesel powered van drops. It’s a shame because other European countries continue to use specially adapted cargo bikes to deliver the mail in a sustainable, healthy and quiet way. If there’s a silver lining to the decommissioning of the UK cargo…
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