A material that has been used since ancient times to produce cloth forms the basis of the latest design of cycle helmet. Archaeological examples of dyed flax fibres have been dated at 30,000, but for the first time in history, linseed oil resin derived from flax has been used to make protective headgear. James Dart developed the Duo Lin cycle…
Production of the iconic VW camper van comes to an end this year, but as one classic vehicle of the 1960s is killed off, another, the Mini Moke, is to be revived – as an electric car. As the exotic, open-topped sister of the famous Austin Mini, the Moke gained a cult following in warm countries. Twenty years after the…
Next time you are sitting in a queue of traffic on a rainy day, do not be surprised if the car in front changes colour. Much to the frustration of authorities, but the glee of custom car fans, a Yorkshire-based company, Auto Kandy, has unveiled a new type of heat-sensitive paint that can be applied to any vehicle with dramatic…
Smart phones already map rides, report potholes and provide maintenance guides, but the latest app lets cyclists know when they need a drink. BluFit does not count down the time to last orders, but rather lets you know when you need to use your water bottle. BluFit is aimed at anyone with an active lifestyle, but may be of particular…
Holders of British, Swedish or Finnish passports can travel to 173 countries without the need for a visa – more than any other citizens on Earth. The results of the annual Henley visa restrictions index reveal that the more wealthy and politically stable a nation, the more freedom of travel its citizens enjoy. The top nine countries on the list…
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