Cycle lanes are not the panacea portrayed by politicians, the media and those who rarely take to a bike; as most cyclists know to their cost, as often as not they are poorly designed, maintained and policed. According to the designers of the X-Fire the best way for cyclists to secure a little personal space on the roads is lasers. The idea…
A collapse in the number of British towns supporting World Car Free Day – the annual event that encourages motorists in over 1,000 towns around the globe to leave their cars at home in favour of bicycles, trains and buses – can be blamed on slashed budgets for local government and dwindling interest in the environment, according to the ETA;…
The misconception that Britain has lost its expertise in manufacturing is debunked by countless success stories from engineering companies around the country including bicycle builders Moulton, who this year celebrate their fortieth anniversary. The distinctive small-wheeled bikes have built a loyal following among cycling enthusiasts who value the light and stiff, but comfortable steel frame. The production process is highly…
A bicycle design from the days before pedals has been resurrected in the form of the Fliz: a modern-day hobby horse. The bicycle is an object of such elegant simplicity that it has remained largely unchanged over the decades. Most bikes on the market today are not dramatically different in appearance to those that were on sale 100 years ago,…