News

Paris is latest city to slash speed limits

October 7, 2024

If you've ever braved Paris's périphérique, you'll know how it can feel like the chariot scene from Ben Hur. However, from this month, drivers on the busy ring road are now limited to 50 km/h (30 mph).

Driving

Say bonjour to flashing zebra crossings

October 4, 2024

Since the LED panels were embedded in the road, 94 per cent of vehicles now yield to pedestrians, a 27% improvement. Additionally, 55% of vehicles stop at least two metres before the crossing, also a dramatic improvement on driver behaviour prior the flashing feature being fitted.

Cycling

Latest Riese and Muller cargo bike is fire

October 3, 2024

Riese and Muller already makes some of the world’s best utility bikes, but few at The International Motor Show Germany last month expected them to unveil a pedal-powered fire engine.

Cycling

The cycle lanes that calm traffic speed

October 3, 2024

By slowing traffic, especially when segregation is used, cycle lanes can help reduce the risk and severity of crashes for all road users.

Cycling

Winter bike lights: Fixed or flashing?

October 1, 2024

As the nights draw in and the need for bike lights looms large, the big question remains unanswered: Flashing or fixed?

Cycling

Winter is coming: Your bike vs grimy roads

September 26, 2024

This week's wet weather is a sign of things to come. A warning of the grimy road conditions your bike will face as winter approaches. Grit and muck plays havoc with moving parts so they're best washed off as frequently as you can manage. Pressure washers make light work of this chore, but setting them up can be a faff even if you have an outdoor tap.

Informal zebra crossings for safer streets

September 26, 2024

Informal zebra crossings are a simplified version that's cheaper to install and works better on side roads.

Should we re-name LTNs and ULEZ?

September 24, 2024

At a Labour conference fringe meeting on active travel this week, Chris Boardman suggested low traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) be re-named “child safety zones”.

Why UK police ignore stolen bike GPS tracker intel

September 23, 2024

If you have a tracker in your stolen car, UK police fall over themselves trying to recover it. £6k trackable e-bike? Not so much.

Bicycling bonanza: Win a mystery box

September 19, 2024

Guess what happens to any unclaimed prizes from the draw we run each week? If we don't hear back from the winner, the bounty makes its way into a mystery box.

And once it's crammed with brand new cycling goodies we offer it as a prize in its own right. If that sounds good to you, why not throw your hat into the ring?