Why are so many people triggered by cycling? After all, it’s almost entirely benign. The angry men of Twitter aside, many people view cycling as a good thing, but at the same time remain reluctant to get on their bikes. Reasons given range from the lack of good cycling infrastructure to hills, rain and the cold. But what about emotional…
For the last 50 years, pavement parking in London has been banned. And throughout that half century, many drivers in London have parked illegally on pavements. Since 1974, rule 244 of the Highway Code has stated that drivers MUST NOT park partially or wholly on the pavement in London. While it’s true there are streets in London where signs permit…
If you struggle to find space to store your bikes at home, help might be at hand. The government is consulting on changes to planning law to allow ‘further flexibilities to permit bike stores in front gardens’. The government is proposing to allow bike stores in front gardens, including homes in conservation areas. The size of the bike sheds…
Seems like the must-have accessory for spring 2024 might be rain trousers. Craghoppers Kiwi Slim trousers feature a Smartdry Eco water-resistant treatment to keep you dry, while a part-elasticated waist and reinforced seat adds durability. Nine pockets help with storage of other springtime essentials…like a compact umbrella. And in case the sun decides to make an appearance, the trousers include…
The Tern Orox is an adventure cargo e-bike designed to navigate challenging terrain over impressive distances. In fact, you can cycle from London to Paris on a single charge of its twin batteries.* Tern’s Josh Hon outlined the rugged-looking bike’s origin story at its launch earlier week: “Six years ago, we introduced the GSD with the belief that a compact…