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Thinking of making the switch to an e-bike?

Whether or not you already cycle, there are lots of reasons why you might want to buy an e-bike. E-bikes are cheaper to buy, run and maintain than cars. Research suggests e-bike owners use their cars less, and some go to get rid of their car completely. Electric bikes make carrying stuff easier and dramatically extend most people’s riding range.…

Do we really need tank traps to protect schools from road harm?

If you’ve ever visited a school during work hours, you’ll know how much care goes into preventing unwanted guests from entering the premises. However, protecting kids from road harm is a much bigger challenge. Less than a year has passed since the driver of an SUV killed two children and seriously injured others after ploughing through a fence and crashing…

Folding bicycle insurance – we’ve got you covered

Brompton. Tern. Dahon. B’Twin. Whichever folder you ride, we can cover it. We’ve been providing specialist cycle insurance for over 30 years and we’re proud to be rated as Britain’s most ethical provider by The Good Shopping Guide. Why insure a folding bike? The fact folding bikes hold their value makes them especially attractive to thieves, so it pays to…

Merino wool: Stay snug when springtime cycling

British springtime is notoriously fickle, but clothing made from merino wool allows you to laugh in the face of below-average temperatures. Breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and lightweight, merino wool is perfect for cycling in the month that, in theory, comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Win a merino jersey We have TRIBAN Merino long-sleeve cycling jersey…

Time to fall in love with walking

Someone with a 1-hour car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love. So found engineering firm Arup after they analysed dozens of studies to…