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France breathalyser law 2017

Many of the three million British motorists who will take their car to continent this year are thought to be unprepared for a new French law, which makes it compulsory for drivers to carry their own breathalyser.

Turn your bicycle into a cargo bike transformer

The latest bike concept to become a reality thanks to crowd funding is TreGo, a modular design that promises to turn any bicycle into a cargo bike. While it might look like the marriage between the urban bicycle and a porter’s trolley, the TreGo is full of hidden surprises. According to its makers, the TReGo has the benefits of a traditional…

The DIY caravan that can be towed by even the smallest car

If you’re a fan of self-sufficient holidays and DIY, have you ever considered building your own caravan? The Slidavan is a lightweight 2-berth telescopic DIY caravan designed to fit on a small un-braked trailer with a gross capacity of 500 kilos. No special materials or skills are needed to build a Slidavan, but you will need to dedicate around 200…

A picnic is better by bicycle

British summer weather is so capricious, it pays to be ready to picnic at a moment’s notice. And what better way to enjoy impromptu al fresco dining than by bicycle? This retro style bicycle pannier from Goodordering boasts 18.5 litres of insulated picnic storage, a padded internal laptop compartment and a sling to carry it on your shoulder. Jacqui Ma started her…

Snap election delays mega truck trial

Britain’s snap election appears to have saved the country’s road users from the introduction of the mega truck – a type of giant articulated HGV measuring up to 25.25 metres long and weighing up to 60 tons. According to Local Transport Today, a freight company hoping to put 1,000 of the giant vehicles on British roads was close to gaining…