News Archives - Cycling

Solar-powered bicycle

The solar-powered bicycle is the Holy Grail of urban transport – a sustainable and near-silent way of reducing congestion that opens up cycling to new audience of commuters. The Solar Bike prototype is charged directly by the sun via solar panel disc wheels. Solar power frees the rider from electricity bills and the need for charging points.

The Hour on a Boris Bike

In a typically British tribute to the Bradley Wiggins record of 55.2 km, a London cyclist has managed to cover 31.2 km over ‘The Hour’ on a Boris Bike. After riding Mont Ventoux on a Boris Bike, and then Mt Washington on a New York Citibike, Rob Holden, Matt Winstone and Ian Laurie decided
only The Hour remained.

Transform bicycle wheels into coffee tables

SNAP is a furniture bracket that allows you to transform bicycle wheels into coffee tables. The SNAP assembly system makes upcycling everyday items into furniture a breeze. No tools are required for the simple brackets to transform any piece of old board – or even a bicycle wheels into coffee tables – into a unique piece of furniture.

HueRay flashing bicycle grips

HueRay flashing bicycle grips have built-in LED lights that help cyclists stand out in traffic. Emitting most of their light to the side, HueRay flashing bicycle grips aim to address the unfortunate habit that some car driver have of overtaking cyclists only to suddenly make a left turn. Available in a range of vibrant colours, the light components can be…

Cat-shaped bicycle light for kids of every age

A cat-shaped bicycle light is the ultimate antidote to bike accessories that take themselves too seriously. In the arms race that has seen bike lights become brighter and feature ever more complex blinking patterns, the Zoonimal Cat Headlight for bicycles is sure to bring a smile to all but the most world weary road user. Longer days makes summer an ideal time for novelty lights and…