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Road harm affects us all – why’s the issue such a hot potato?

A chief inspector in Police Scotland says those of us who like to walk should wear high-vis to avoid being run over by drivers. Ch Insp Lorraine Napier explained that, following a spate of collisions, pedestrians should do all they can to be visible. Why is road road harm reduction a hot potato that always seems to be someone else’s…

The bicycle: A mobility aid for all

A simple design that’s remained largely unchanged for 100 years, the humble bicycle enjoys near-universal appeal. Ridden and relied upon by both young and old, rich and poor and across all four corners of the earth, cycling delivers the freedom so often falsely promised in car ads. Less well known is cycling’s role as a mobility aid for those who…

From Zimmer frame to Zeen – the mobility aid reimagined

Zimmer frames, rollators, tri-walkers – call them what you will, the humble walking frame makes life a little easier for many with impaired mobility. However, while these simple, lightweight mobility aids offer more stability than crutches or a walking stick, they’ve barely evolved since they were invented here in the UK by William Robb in the 1940s. Until now. Described…

E-bikes and older riders: Could a silver tsunami change the face of cycling?

There’s a quiet revolution going on in the world of cycling. Not too long ago talk was of e-bikes of being a cheat, but more often than not critics had yet to try an electric bicycle for themselves. Truth is, you only have to cover 100 metres on an electric bike to understand their potential to broaden the appeal of…

E-scooters and UK law

The UK is the last major European economy where e-scooters are still banned to use anywhere except on private land. However, the legal status of e-scooters isn’t stopping them from being bought in huge numbers. Nobody knows for certain how many e-scooters have been sold in the UK but Halfords has seen its own sales more than double over lockdown…