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The government’s latest £300 million investment in walking, wheeling, and cycling might sound like progress, but when you look at the bigger picture, it’s clear we’re still stuck in the slow lane. In 2021/22, the UK spent £36.9 billion on transport. The lion’s share – £21.9 billion (59%) – went on rail, followed by £4.9 billion (13%) on local roads and £4.3 billion (12%) on national roads. That’s a spend of £388 per head on rail and £68 on national roads.

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Just when you think the UK government might finally get behind e-bikes, they’ve decided to slash tariffs on Chinese e-bikes. Sounds good for buyers, right? Maybe. There's a danger it will flood the market with poor quality imports, and for the struggling UK cycling industry, it’s a punch to the gut.Most of all the policy feels like yet another missed opportunity.

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In Britain, we cyclists might love our bikes, but when it comes to practical accessories, we’re oddly resistant. Mudguards? Too sensible. A centre stand? Who needs one? Panniers? Forget it - most people would rather lug a sweaty backpack or, worse, dangle a plastic bag from their handlebars like a chaotic wind sock.

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As the UK races towards its net-zero goals, electric vehicles are often held up as a poster child for sustainable transport. Generous subsidies and tax incentives fuel their growth, with companies and consumers alike reaping the rewards. Yet, in this drive towards electrification, the potentially transformative low-carbon transport option offered by e-bikes remain overlooked. Why does the UK government fail to incentivise e-bikes with the same zeal as electric cars, despite their immense potential?

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Buying an e-bike should be easy; Pick a model, check the specs, hand over your cash, and off you go. But in Britain, it’s anything but. Instead, you’re met with baffling rules about motor power, speed cut-out limits, and throttles – and that’s if you can even find the right information in the first place.

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If you’ve splashed out on an e-bike, the battery is the single most expensive (and important) part of it. Treat it well, and it’ll keep you rolling for years. Neglect it, and you could be facing an expensive replacement sooner than you’d like. The good news? Looking after your e-bike battery is easy - you just need to follow a few simple steps.

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Motorhomes and campervans offer an enviable freedom to roam – heading for wherever the mood takes you, pulling over for a brew with a view, and waking up somewhere new. And once you’ve parked up, getting about couldn’t be easier: Just bring a bike. Or three.

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Motorists in Glasgow now face fines of up to £100 for parking on pavements, as the city joins Edinburgh and other parts of Scotland in enforcing a ban designed to protect pedestrians. It’s a long-overdue step forward for accessibility, ensuring that people using wheelchairs, pushing buggies, or simply walking are not forced into the road to navigate around poorly parked cars.

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Ringing a bicycle bell should be one of the simplest joys of cycling, but for we Brits it can be the source of social awkwardness when navigating shared paths. Ring it too close, and you risk startling the pedestrian into jumping sideways. Ring it too far away, and they might not hear it, leaving you in the delicate dance of “squeeze past”.

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