News Archives - January 2015

Car seat nudges driver if they’re too close to a bicycle

Cars of the near future will physically nudge the driver if they get too close to a cyclist. Jaguar Land Rover this week revealed Bike Sense technology, which taps the person behind the wheel on the shoulder and rings a bicycle bell inside the car to help prevent collisions with bicycles and motorbikes. If a bicycle or motorbike is is overtaking, or passing the vehicle on the…

Cycling in snow

With much of Britain expecting the worst of this winter’s weather, commuter cyclists face uncertain conditions cycling in snow. There are a number or accessories available to cyclists who want to adapt their bikes for snowy conditions, from metal-studded tyres to full caterpillar track systems, but a few simple tips can help you fare better on slippery roads than many motorists.…

Rollkers: Battery powered roller skates

In a world where the default mode of transport is often the car, Rollkers battery powered roller skates are designed for short urban trips and to link different modes of public transport. The skates promise effortless, electrically-assisted travel at up to 7mph, and with minimial risk of ankle sprains. Battery powered roller skates Unlike traditional roller skates, Rollkers are articulated and…

Wearable tent for micro adventure travel

Adventurer Alistair Humphreys has circumnavigated the world by bicycle, walked the lengths of holy rivers in India and coined the term ‘micro adventure’; an experience that is close to home, cheap, simple, short, and yet effective. According to Humphreys, you do not need to fly to the other side of the planet to do an expedition. Adventure is stretching yourself;…

Bicycle laser with 750-metre range

A bicycle laser with a 750-metre range to keep inattentive motorists on their toes would appeal to many cyclists, but the iTager System is not intended to leave a trail of smouldering vehicles in its wake. The universal mounting means the laser can be mounted to any object. Forget sportives, cyclo cross or downhill MTB, the two-wheel sport of 2015…