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BikeVault is 21st century bicycle security; an app-enabled Boris Bike-style docking system that allows you to set off for the shops without a heavy lock. BikeVault offers vastly superior security to portable locks. Once you’ve downloaded the free app to locate your nearest space, you nsert your bicycle between two towers and scan your free...

The Honda Super Cub is a small lightweight motorcycle that has sold in huge numbers since its launch in 1958. It surpassed 87 million last year making it the most produced motor vehicle in history. Honda has now unveiled the EV-Cub Concept a the next chapter in this incredible journey. The secret of the Cub's success is its simplicity; a...

Should the zombie apocalypse kick off this Halloween, the only way to travel will be by bicycle. The qualities that make bikes such a civilized way of commuting or popping to the shops, also make them perfectly suited to avoiding zombies; they don't rely on oil or roads, carry a good payload and are so quiet they do not attract attention...

The Aura Belt is the perfect way to mark the end of British Summer Time this weekend (25 October). The Aura is a nylon webbing belt with a flexible LED and fibre optic lighting system embedded within. It can be set to emit a constant glow, slow pulse or a strobing flash. An...

RCA graduate Daniel Durnin built the amphibious vessel as way of taking a sustainable micro break without venturing too far afield. “an escape from the stresses of city life, the Water Bed encourages users to find temporary respite in and reconnect with the city’s existing waterways and wildlife.” The Water Bed is constructed from marine...

Cycle route tracker apps linked to theft of high-value bikes Apps such as MapMyRide, Strava and Endomondo allow cyclists to post details of their routes to Facebook. Police are reporting an increase in thefts of expensive bikes from sheds, where no surrounding houses have been targeted. Our advice: safeguard...

In order to conform to the new restrictions, both bicycle wheels need to be removed. If that wasn't hassle enough, with a bike bag it's a good idea to protect vulnerable components with something like cardboard; a rigmarole that needs repeating on the return journey. Eurostar charges for bicycles Eurostar charges for bicycles remain...

Airliners with transparent fuselages The Centre for Process Innovation believes that by removing windows, the fuselage can be made significantly thinner, thereby reducing weight and improving fuel efficiency: "Imagine a cabin where the windows are display screens, relaying a choice of views from around the aircraft. If you’re not sitting in...

Professional thieves like to steal property that's difficult to trace and easy to dispose of - it's the reason that bicycle theft is rife in urban areas. Datatag makes a bicycle much easier to identify, thereby reducing its desirability to thieves. Crucially, the system also makes it easier for the police to secure a conviction - both at...

Stay warm Riding a motorbike in winter When you get cold, you lose focus, your reaction times slow and numb hands don’t work well. This is especially unfortunate when road conditions are slippery and you need your wits about you. Motorway speeds in the cold are a challenge in their own right, but urban commuting is all about layering. A...