Bicycle caravans will always be a heavier, more expensive and less practical alternative to carrying a tent, but thankfully that doesn’t stop people building them. We speak from experience, as our very own QTvan holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest bike caravan. The latest flight of fancy to be towed slowly into the bicycle caravan hall of fame…
If your ebike has been derestricted or modified so that it no longer conforms to the 250W motor limit and 15.5mph speed restriction stipulated by UK law, you’ll find it impossible to find cycle insurance for it because in the eyes of the law, it’s a motorbike. Is it illegal to derestrict my ebike? There’s no shortage of advice online…
The slashing of roads policing budgets by over a third between 2013 and 2019 has undoubtedly resulted in fewer officers dealing with the offences that cause road deaths. In the absence of traffic car patrols, third-party reporting by the public is becoming more important than ever. West Midlands Police works in tandem with local authorities, who deal with civil enforcement…
In a bid to tackle the deadly air pollution that plagues urban areas, the EU is to regulate the ultra-fine particles from brake pad abrasion – the black dust that you’ll notice on your car’s wheel rims next time you wash it. Air pollution in British cities can damage our health from before we are born, dog us throughout our…
A jaunty pair of cycling socks lifts the spirits whatever the weather. Made from a half Merino wool, half Polypropylene blend, these shrink-resistant and itch-free socks from SockGuy promise excellent insulation and wicking properties in all conditions. Best of all, the lightning streak design will probably add a mile or two an hour to your speed. We have three pairs…
15/08/23
