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carryyymy: What a carry on

Like all the best ideas, carryyygum is simple. A variation of the humble bungee cord, the device straps to three points on your bicycle’s handlebars or frame to safely secure smaller items like clothes, books, a newspaper, handbag, parcel, lunchbox etc. Win yourself a carryyygum  We have an orange carryyygum to give away. Simply leave a comment at the bottom…

Red lines over yellow lines: Our inability to tackle problem parking

As a driver, it’s easy to feel a sense of entitlement over the road space outside one’s home, but what value should be placed upon it? Southsea council has this week introduced resident parking charges based on the number of cars in a household. Residents in the zones have to pay £30 for one car, £100 for a second permit…

It’s cold out there; Don’t forget your gloves and hat

Up for grabs this week is a cosy hat and glove combo; if you’re lucky enough to win, pop them under the tree for someone special or treat yourself and keep out those commuting chills. The Belgian-style Rapha winter hat uses soft and stretchy Sportwool™ for insulation against the cold and the mesh lining provides excellent moisture wicking properties. The Defeet Dura E-touch…

Pro umbrella for uncertain conditions ahead

For the blustery weather that lies ahead, we’re giving away a high-tech umbrella. The Suprella Pro umbrella is a new take on the traditional brolly – the mechanism opens inside out, which ensures the wet side of the umbrella faces inward when closed, exposing only the dry side. The underside features an image of the blue skies that always lie…

Stop Killing Our Children – The film

We’ve done it. With a day to spare, and thanks to the generosity of over 200 supporters, we’ve raised a little over £10,000 to make a short film about road danger. If you would like to make a donation towards the film, you have until Saturday 1 December 2018 at Kickstarter.com Road danger in Britain not only kills and injures…