Without GPS trackers it’s almost impossible to recover stolen bicycles; it’s why the police give so little priority to the crime. An investigation by a national newspaper last year revealed no suspect is identified or charged in 87 per cent of cases. In other words, cycle thieves in the UK are very likely to get away with it. Trackers can’t…
Most cyclists agree a good bicycle should be protected from the ravages of winter. It’s how you achieve it that causes disagreement. Mothballing an expensive bike in favour of a cheap hack while roads are covered in grime and salt is a school of thought considered perverse by those who don’t believe in keeping things ‘for best’. More importantly, one…
What if you could remove the battery from an electric car and carry it inside to recharge? One of the reasons electric bicycles make so much sense is that, unlike electric cars, they don’t rely on widespread charging infrastructure; e-bikes have removable batteries that can be replenished via a household socket. Most electric cars have batteries that are too heavy…
How best to enforce 20mph limits given how few motorists appear to have the driving skill or inclination to keep to them? Most drivers might be respecting the new 20mph speed limit on many Welsh roads, according to independent transport consultants Agilysis, but the firm’s CEO Richard Owen struck a note of caution when speaking to the BBC: “Although the…
It’s an unfortunate fact of life; bicycles can break down. Even the shortest journey comes to an abrupt halt if you can’t fix a flat tyre, broken chain or buckled wheel at the roadside. It’s why over 25 years ago we launched Cycle Rescue – the first breakdown cover policy for bicycles. ETA Cycle Rescue covers e-bikes, too. If you…
