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If the city council's plans succeed, the days of pavement parking in Bristol may be numbered.

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Think of speed pedelcs as the moped reincarnated, minus the petrol but packed with potential to transform longer distance commuting.

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Dutch e-bike makers Stoer have just launched the futuristic-looking CargoX, Europe's first fat-tyre cargo bike.

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HGV off-tracking refers to how large vehicles, particularly articulated Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) with trailers, take wider turns and move slightly outside their lane when turning. This happens because the trailer doesn’t follow the exact path of the front wheels but rather cuts inside, which can pose a serious hazard for other road users.

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Whether you are celebrating, or commiserating, about the end of British Summer Time this weekend, how about a stylish bicycle handlebar clock to mark the occasion?

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It very much depends on first of all the battery size, and then the weight of the rider, the type of e-bike, how much luggage, and even if the rider is wearing a cape because wind resistance is also a very important factor. And the biggest factor, strangely, is tyre pressure. If tyres pressures are low, you're going to get very low mileage - the drop-off is quite incredible the softer the tyre is. If you're on properly inflated tyres, you'll get a good range. And from an average 370Wh battery, you should be able to get 30-40 miles

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How can you tell if your e-bike is legal? It's not as easy as you might think, so we asked our friends at Wisper Bikes to explain.

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This week in London a speeding driver mounted a pavement before running down and killing a teenager. By the time you read this, the hand wringing by politicians will be over. Until next time. Which, in the case of London is probably sooner than you think. There are over 7,000 hit-and-runs in the capital every year.

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Quickguard mudguards use a polycarbonate blade and weather-proof aluminium anodised single stay to keep you free of road muck. Best of all, they don't rely on your bike being fitted with eyelets.

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