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 efficiently dry all of your current running or…
Our inflatable zebra crossing, which we designed to help schools campaign for safe crossings, came to the aid of different community group this week when it travelled to a retirement complex in Stapleford. Carpenters Court offers 48 dwellings for older folk and is situated next to a busy road. As part of the original plans, £40,000 was paid towards the…
An Army officer caught doing 130mph in his Aston Martin this week received little more than a slap on the wrist after arguing he needed his driving licence in order to complete an army tour of the Falklands. James Golding was lucky. Not only did the magistrate go soft, but more importantly, his driving at almost twice the limit did…
Bicycles perform excellently in the kind of conditions that have paralysed roads this week. Although there exists a number of accessories to adapt bikes for snowy conditions -from metal-studded tyres to full caterpillar track systems – most are gimmicks that add very little real value. 2-wheel drive Japanese bicycle manufacturer Tretta has a range of 2 wheel drive bikes. The…
If you are unlucky to suffer a car breakdown, common sense dictates that you switch on your vehicle’s hazard lights before getting yourself and your passengers to a place of safety while you wait for recovery. LED road flares offer an additional way of minimising the risk of your vehicle being struck by an inattentive driver. At just 10cm in…
