As the auto industry weans itself off fossil fuels and seeks reinvention via electrification and driverless tech, might the car lose its personal mobility crown to the humble e-bike? E-bikes might be cheaper to buy, run, park, insure and maintain than cars, but their widespread uptake faces an uphill battle that even the most powerful electric motor would struggle to…
Forget the wrapping paper; this multi-tool’s so glitzy-looking just hang it from your tree. The Crankbrothers 19-function multi tool features durable steel and aluminium construction – not to mention those gold-coloured anodised parts. And with an overall length of less than 9cm and tipping the scales at 175g, it’s a useful companion whatever type of bike you ride. 7 Allen…
Why is it so much easier to finance a car than a bicycle? Faced with dwindling sales in saturated markets like the UK, the car industry very successfully introduced PCP (personal contract purchase) as a way of tempting drivers to buy – and keep buying – new vehicles. Given how popular leasing, hire purchase and PCP options have become as…
There’s no doubt about it; Santa discriminates against grown-ups. By the time you’ve entered the world of work, it doesn’t matter how many letters you write, or how well you behave; it’s unlikely you’ll be surprised by a bicycle under the tree. Luckily, there’s a more dependable way to treat yourself to the bike of your dreams. The Cycle to…
If you’re lucky enough to cycle as part of your work, your employer can pay you a tax-free mileage allowance of up to 20p per mile. Unfortunately, the commuting journeys between your home and permanent workplace don’t qualify. However, one of our nearest neighbours permits commuters to claim an allowance for cycling to and from work every day. Cyclists in…
04/12/23
