News Archives - Cycling

Bike lights to see you through winter

With a month to go before the end of British Summer Time, it’s time to dig out bike lights that’ll see you through the winter gloom. Clock change or no clock change, you need never be caught without lights thanks to the Knog Blinder Twinpack. A compact design means they’re slim enough to keep in your pocket, and USB cable-free…

20mph limits: The heavier and faster a vehicle, the more danger it poses

When drivers question the case for 20mph limits, they risk overlooking the laws of physics. After all, it’s indisputable that the faster and heavier a vehicle, the more likely it is to cause injury or death in the event of a crash. It’s the reason the driver of a car who collides with a child is 7 times more likely…

Towing a trailer with your ebike? We’ve got you covered

A trailer increases dramatically the amount of cargo you can move by bicycle, but despite there being a wide range on offer – from designs that carry kids and shopping to those built for expeditions – they’re rarely seen on British roads. It’s a shame because the latest generation of e-bikes makes towing a trailer even easier. Whether your trailer…

The changing face of electric cargo bikes

Are the latest electric cargo bikes taking styling cues from car design? The Cannondale Wonderwagen e-cargo bike is the new kid on the block, and its twin headlights frame a distinctly car-like front end. Perhaps its simply a clever ploy to encourage more people to ditch the car for the school run and local errands. The Komodo is a another…

Seasonal cycling: Win merino wool to keep chills at bay

We cherish sunny autumn rides, but it soon gets chilly once clouds reappear. After all, if British weather can be relied on for anything it’s a changeable outlook. It’s why merino wool remains so popular – a material perfectly suited to autumn riding. They say cyclists used to resort to placing old newspapers down their tops as a cheap and…