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Like so many of the best cycling ideas, Cycling Without Age was started in Copenhagen. Ole Kassow wanted to help older folk enjoy the freedoms of cycling so he started using rickshaws to offer free rides to the residents of his local nursing home. The municipality of Copenhagen recognised the strength of the idea and helped buy 5 rickshaws,...

A new design of breathable, waterproof trousers that can be zipped quickly into place over other clothing in less than 15 seconds promises to be a better safeguard against the British climate than trusting the weather forecast. The Vear waterproof trousers should allow the British cycle commuter to take an unexpected shower in their stride...

If you dream of owning a classic VW camper, but fear the nightmare of high retail prices and frequent repair costs, how about a Dub Box – a small fibreglass caravan with the same vintage looks as the iconic Volkswagen. The smallest version of this pretty caravan, and arguably the best suited to narrow British streets, is called Dinky Dub....

If you're itching to get behind the wheel, but not old enough for a full driving license, take a look at the PodRide - a four-wheeled electric cycle with full fabric bodywork to keep you dry and warm in all weathers. The 250W motor has a top speed limited to 25 km/h, which means the PodRide is classed as a bicycle and can be operated on...

Long distance travellers should have an environmentally friendly alternative to flying, according to VoyageVert, the pioneers behind a new breed of fast passenger ships for sailing the Atlantic and beyond. Long haul flights account for 750 million tons of CO2 emitted into our atmosphere each year and there is currently no practical...

Why do cycle helmets look boring? Most countries allow cyclists to decide for themselves whether or not to wear protective headgear, but there is very little choice when it comes to design. For the most part, an air vent or extended peak passes for innovation. Halloween is a perfect excuse to consider something a little more flamboyant....

Should this Halloween herald a full-blown zombie apocalypse, remember to avoid cars as they attract attention and rely on expensive petrol. Instead, try a bicycle as it doesn't rely on oil, keeps you in good shape and is stealthy (it's a well-known fact that zombies are attracted by noise). Actually, this doesn't just apply to a zombie...

The scientific case for cycle helmets remains unproven, but the appetite for new designs remains undiminished - a fact borne out by the success of a new folding design called the FEND. Folding cycle helmets To those who choose to wear head protection, FEND folding cycle helmets offer a few advantages over a conventional lid. Its design...

A third runway at Heathrow airport has been approved following a cabinet committee meeting today, a decision described as catastrophic by Tory MP Zac Goldsmith who plans to now resign and stand as an independent candidate in his southwest London constituency. The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, claimed the economic benefits would be...

For most of us, preparation for winter riding means a set of mudguards, but for Kate Leeming, it involves commissioning all-wheel drive bicycles capable of tackling the wilds of Antarctica. Kate aims to make the first bicycle crossing of the Antarctic continent via the South Pole - a task that requires as much technical assistance as she...