Walking

Helsinki’s year without a single road death was no accident. Slower speeds, enforced by cameras, saved lives - just as they once did in the UK. The challenge is whether we have the political courage to do it again.

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changes to the law that could allow illegal e-bikes to be crushed within 48 hours make for strong headlines – but it's cars that cause the vast majority of road deaths. Real progress comes from curbing car danger through 20mph limits, safer lorries, and cleaner air.

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Why do we accept the daily risks and fumes of motor traffic as inevitable? Because we’ve normalised a one-sided “freedom to drive” over everyone’s “freedom from” harm. Drawing on Vision Zero and Safe System principles, we can reframe responsibility - away from individual blame and towards street design, vehicle standards and policy that protect the most vulnerable.

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Short car trips might seem harmless, but they’re hard on engines, the environment and your wallet — they cost UK drivers around £0.9 billion a year in extra fuel. Here’s why even modern cars suffer when they’re never fully warmed up.

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Brewing coffee in the wild is the antidote to modern life. Discover how cyclists around the world are embracing Coffee Outside – and why you should pack a stove in your pannier.