News Archives - Cycling

Winter warmer: An e-bike trailer that serves a hot brew on the go

What better e-bike accessory at this time of year than a trailer that doesn’t just carry your stuff, but makes a fresh brew on the go? The towing ability of e-bikes inspired us to equip a trailer with a gas hob, fridge and a small kitchen sink. And on top of that, the steampunk-styled aluminium trailer boasts 100 litres of storage…

Everything you ever wanted to know about cycle insurance, but were afraid to ask

Cycling is one of life’s simple pleasures. A bike can be bought for very little, and you don’t need a licence or specialist equipment to enjoy it. Cycle insurance might not be mandatory like it is for drivers, but given 90 per cent of bike thefts go unsolved, it’s indispensable for many riders. At its most basic, cycle insurance protects…

Cycling thermos for cold weather riding

Now it’s got chilly, why not swap your water bottle for a bicycle thermos and enjoy a mid-ride slug of piping-hot coffee? The Deboyo Race is a stainless steel thermos that keeps drinks hot, or cold, for up to 12 hours at a time – perfect for a cold commute. Win a bicycle thermos We have a bicycle thermos to…

Gritter Bike to the rescue as councils ignore cycle lanes in icy weather

There’s no statutory requirement for UK councils to grit the cycle network when temperatures plummet and it shows. Every year local authorities fail to grit cycle paths in treacherous icy conditions. When road gritting machines come out in force, cycle paths are usually neglected on grounds of cost. It’s a missed opportunity because bicycles are a surprisingly effective way of…

If an Englishman’s home is his castle, what does that make his car?

There’s a widespread delusion that cars occupy pockets of private land – like an automotive foreign embassy. And it’s one of the reasons UK roads feel so inhospitable. The enduring road tax fallacy doesn’t help. ‘Road tax’ was abolished in 1937 and yet, almost 90 years later, many motorists continue to feel a sense of moral ownership over the roads…