News Archives - 2015

How do you avoid car door danger?

The Dooring Alert System (DAS) is a new gizmo that aims to tackle car door danger; Flashing lights alert cyclists that a door may open into their path.

Injured cyclists seeking compensation shortchanged by George Osborne

In a populist move to reduce insurance premiums for drivers, changes to the personal injury claims process proposed by George Osborne are likely to have a detrimental effect on injured cyclists seeking compensation. The government plans to remove the right to recover general damages for soft tissue injuries in an attempt to stop spurious claims for whiplash. George Osborne has…

Curve: Stylish and cheap bicycle lights

The Curve rear light is the latest offering from Bookman – specialists in stylish and functional bike accessories. The completely weatherproof light promises to keep you visible through rain, hail or snow.

Four million reasons why the world should commute by Piaggio Wi-Bike

The Piaggio Wi-Bike is a glimpse of how the world should get to work. If you are one of the four million British commuters who travel less than three miles to work by car, and you’re unable or unwilling to ditch four wheels in favour of a conventional bicycle, electric assist offers an ideal alternative.