News Archives - September 2010

A pedal-powered cargo trike that can transform itself into a shopping trolley could be a healthy and cheap alternative to electric mobility scooters.

An estimated 85,000 cyclists took part in London’s Skyride event on Sunday, including two who looked remarkably similar to their majesties the Queen and Prince Charles.

An extended route and a good weather forecast promise to make this Sunday’s London Skyride the biggest and best yet. The mass cycle ride is free to enter and follows “13 similar events”:http://www.goskyride.com/locations/ that have taken place around the country over the last month.

Toyota now sells an accessory for its Prius hybrid car that generates synthesized engine sounds to alert pedestrians to the presence of the car when it is running silently on its electric motor.

The taxman has decided a government scheme to allow employees to buy cheap bikes for commuting is too generous.