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Cargo e-bikes are replacing the school run and second cars for thousands of UK families, but once you’re carrying children the practical considerations change. From handling, seats and visibility to theft cover and breakdown support, here’s how to ride with confidence.

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Britain has poured billions into subsidising electric cars and charging points, but electric bikes receive no support. With cycling projects returning £5–13 in benefits for every £1 spent, are we backing the wrong horse?

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British Transport Police will not investigate bikes stolen from stations if they’ve been locked for more than two hours, or are worth under £200. With an estimated 90,000 commuters leaving bikes all day at rail stations, most thefts will now go unchecked. While policing steps back, ETA Cycle Insurance continues to cover bikes at stations for up to 24 hours.

October’s shrinking days are a stark reminder to get your bike lights sorted before the clocks go back. Here’s why good visibility matters – and how you could win a Knog Blinder Twinpack.

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Close passes are the bane of British cycling. They’re frightening, often dangerous, and the single most common incident reported by riders. New research shows why drivers misjudge them — and how enforcement, education and culture change could finally give cyclists the space they need.

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Cycling through London behind a Peel P50 – the world’s smallest production car – raises a serious question: what kind of vehicle really belongs in a modern city? With traffic speeds at walking pace and Paris slashing SUV numbers while investing in cycling, perhaps the rational city car is a very small one.

We’re giving away an 11" × 8" print of Gianmarco Magnani’s Keirin 1 – a striking depiction of a track bike that captures the stillness and anticipation at the heart of keirin racing. To enter, simply leave a comment on the page.

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The moral panic about overpowered e-bikes is a distraction from a bigger problem: family EVs with supercar acceleration. As BYD’s U9 Xtreme claims the 308 mph crown, mainstream electric SUVs now launch quicker than a Porsche 911. Should we rein in urban acceleration and have an honest debate about liveable streets?

Most cycle insurers promise “breakdown cover” but only reimburse taxi fares. ETA’s Cycle Rescue is different: a genuine 24/7 roadside rescue service for cyclists, pioneered over 30 years ago.

While cycling is often framed as a pastime for the fit and sporty, everyday riding makes up a large share of trips in the UK. For disabled people in particular, cycles are vital mobility aids - restoring independence, confidence and freedom. Seen this way, cycling is the closest thing we have to universal transport.

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