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Earlier this week a young woman in Tulse Hill was killed on her way to work. While using a pedestrian crossing on her way to work, she was struck and killed by a lorry. The driver failed to stop. The young woman was struck by at least another lorry and two cars - none of which stopped - before somebody thought to alert the emergency...

We bought these coloured LED bicycle spoke lights via an advertisement on Twitter and very much on a seasonally-inspired whim (so we can't vouch for their quality), but if what they promise is true, your bicycle will look every inch the mobile Christmas tree. According to the packaging, installation is as easy as clipping them to your...

The idea of travelling in an extremely small and lightweight vehicle that will not move without physical effort from its driver will seem outlandish to motorists who do little more than turn a key, but we are great fans of human powered vehicles (HPVs). These environmentally benign vehicles could have a transformative effect on the way we...

If you can overlook the over-sized housing, not to mention substantial air miles, the British royal family has made a number of smaller scale efforts to reduce their carbon footprint. Their fleet of vehicles ranges from a biofuel-powered train to a car that runs on wine and cheese - sort of. Charles’s DB5 Aston Martin runs from bio-ethanol...

Whether we are snapping up online deals or hitting the high street, we all have the opportunity this Christmas to play our part in creating a better world through the simple choices we make. People are realising that big change can be achieved by supporting companies that make decisions based on what is best for the environment, local...

Why not festoon your bicycle with a new set of lights worthy of the season? We have a set of Lezyne lights to give way with no fewer than seven different modes. The compact design emits a maximum 120 lumens for up to 7 hours in the most efficient of its settings. The 20 lumen rear unit matches the seven hours in 'day flash' mode. Our...

We are living in curious times. We are a society overly obsessed with safety. And yet, danger from motor traffic – particularly to vulnerable road users – is characterised by official tolerance. This week has been Road Safety Week, an initiative that this year focussed on encouraging drivers to stop speeding. We wholeheartedly support...

This week’s weather has been a prime example of why the layering of clothing makes sense; mild in the morning, but freezing by night. The pista long sleeve jersey we have to give away this week features 'thermoflow' fabric for a warm yet breathable layer that can be worn on its own or as a mid layer. The top has the usual features of a...

As corporate members of the All-Party Parliamentary Cycling Group (APPCG), we have the opportunity to submit questions to a transport minister. With another round of questioning happening soon, we would like to know what cycling-related question you would like answered by a transport minister. Please use the comments section at the bottom...

If you're in the market for a stocking filler, how about this book for starters? The Cycling Cartoonist is a celebration of cycling from renowned cartoonist and multiple-bike owner Dave Walker. 100 full-page cartoons give an affectionate take on cycling in all its different forms - celebrating the simple pleasure of getting from A to B on...