News Archives - Cycling

Skeletal saddles: The Infinity bike seat

The Infinity seat might not be the first redesign of the traditional bicycle saddle to promise improved comfort, but it is arguably the best looking. The elegant, skeletal-looking design is the brainchild of Dr Vincent Marcel, a chiropractor and triathlete. While researching for the project, Marcel trawled patents on bicycle seats dating back to the dawn of cycling in the…

Audi hybrid combines balance bike with scooter

When car makers put their name to a bicycle, it usually involves little more than the re-badging of an existing bike, but the latest offering from Audi appears to be a genuine innovation. The Audi Mini Runner is a balance bike that can be transformed into a scooter in just a few moments. As you might expect from a company…

The 30,000-year-old bicycle helmet

A material that has been used since ancient times to produce cloth forms the basis of the latest design of cycle helmet. Archaeological examples of dyed flax fibres have been dated at 30,000, but for the first time in history, linseed oil resin derived from flax has  been used to make protective headgear. James Dart developed the Duo Lin cycle…

The bicycle water bottle that tells you when to drink

Smart phones already map rides, report potholes and provide maintenance guides, but the latest app lets cyclists know when they need a drink. BluFit does not count down the time to last orders, but rather lets you know when you need to use your water bottle. BluFit is aimed at anyone with an active lifestyle, but may be of particular…

Britain’s youngest cycling champ is three

It is now possible to become a world cycling champion without even turning a pedal. Three-year-old Yaroslav Shemanov beat over 1000 other riders to win top spot in the British Balance Bike Championships earlier this month. How best to learn to cycle? Cycling is a hugely valuable life skill that helps children with coordination, balance and motor skills, fostering a…