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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…

UK bike theft effectively ‘decriminalised’

Bike theft has been described by an MP as effectively ‘decriminalised’ following news that 90 per cent of cases go unsolved, and only 2 per cent result in someone being charged. Lib Dem home affairs spokesperson Alistair Carmichael said the figures would leave cyclists ‘wondering if bike theft has been decriminalised’ Nobody knows for certain how many bicycles are stolen…

There’s a blind spot where road danger is concerned

Car makers may have got better over the last 50 years at protecting drivers in a crash, but much of the progress has been at the expense of those outside the vehicle. There’s a blind spot where road danger’s concerned. And we’re not talking about societal apathy – we mean an actual, real-life blind spot. Alongside a fashion for high…

How can I save money on my mobility scooter?

Mobility scooters are expensive to buy and run so being canny can save you thousands. Buying a mobility scooter on the cheap Mobility scooters come in many different shapes and sizes; Class 2 scooters are restricted to pavement use and 4 mph whereas Class 3 scooters can travel on the road at speeds of 8 mph. However, both types can…

E-bike flat battery? Don’t worry, we’ll rescue you

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 30 years ago we launched Cycle Rescue  – the first breakdown cover policy for bicycles. ETA Cycle Rescue covers e-bikes, too. If you ride…