It’s quite a claim to describe anything as ‘unstealable’, but three Chilean students have done just that with their ‘Unstealable Bike’ – and have two million YouTube views of their prototype design as a result. The bicycle has a frame that can be used as a lock by wrapping it around a lamp post. The seat post is removed and…
Aerial footage might once have been the preserve of big-budget films, but a new design of inexpensive camera drone promises to make cycling stars of us all. The fully autonomous £330 Hexo+ uses a gimbal to carry a GoPro camera to capture footage. The flying camera platform works in conjunction with a smart phone to automatically follow your movements at…
French cyclists can now claim a 20-cents-per-kilometre incentive for every kilometre they pedal to and from work under a pilot scheme launched this month. A rider with a 10-mile commute into work will be entitled to £128 every month. The initiative aims to encourage more people to cycle to work. A total of 10,000 employees are involved in the trial,…
The 360cam from GIROPTIC is a new digital camera that takes 360-degree pictures heralds a new generation of bicycle helmet cameras. Helmet cams are used by an increasing number of cyclists for the video evidence they can provide in the event of a road traffic collision. The flaw with conventional cameras is that they offer only a view of the road ahead.…
Foiled by secure cycle locks, an increasing number of bicycle thieves in London are pinching parts, particularly seats, but artist Clem Chen is fighting back with his snarling dog design. The surreal seat, called Bite It is strange enough to make a thief pause for thought if not flee in terror. Visit Clem Chen’s website. However, if you’re not ready…
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