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Whether or not you already cycle, there are many reasons why you might want to buy an e-bike. E-bikes are cheaper to buy, run and maintain than cars. Research suggests e-bike owners use their cars less, and some go on to get rid of their car completely. Electric bikes make carrying stuff easier and dramatically extend most people's riding...

Brompton. Tern. Dahon. B’Twin. Whichever folder you ride, we can cover it. We’ve been providing specialist cycle insurance for over 30 years and we’re proud to be rated as Britain's most ethical provider by The Good Shopping Guide. Why insure a folding bike? The fact folding bikes hold their value makes them especially attractive to...

British springtime is notoriously fickle, but clothing made from merino wool allows you to laugh in the face of below-average temperatures. Breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and lightweight, merino wool is perfect for cycling in the month that, in theory, comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Win a merino jersey We have TRIBAN...

Someone with a 1-hour car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love. So found engineering firm Arup after they analysed dozens of studies to identify 50 benefits of...

The price of e-bikes is plummeting, but are cheaper models any good? It's now possible to buy a well-equipped e-bike for £500 - £1,000. One of the reasons is companies like Hong Kong-based Fiido cut out the middle men by shipping their bikes direct to the customer. Of course it means there's no bricks and mortar dealership to turn to in the...

Spurcycle makes precision engineered bicycle bells. Cheap they are not, but the nickel alloy bell creates a powerful, enduring sound. And they look great. We think of them as bicycle bling; a beautiful adornment for any set of handlebars. Fabricated from stainless steel and brass components, Spurcycle claims it's the only bell you will ever...

There’s a quiet revolution happening on our roads. Without the benefit of the government subsidies, costly charging infrastructure and advertising on which the success of electric cars relies, sales of e-bikes are soaring. The benefits of e-bikes can include a significant and long-term effect on how people travel. The University of Lausanne...

Do I need to have my mobility scooter serviced? If you want your mobility scooter to last, it pays to have it serviced. A comprehensive service should include the checking and adjustment of brakes, wheels and tyres. Electrical connections should be inspected and the battery tested. How much does a mobility scooter service cost? Here in the...

Safe Streets Now seeks to highlight how road traffic-related harms blight communities, and calls for the safety of our streets to be properly prioritised. We're proud to have signed their open letter to the PM, leader of the opposition, Secretary / shadow Secretary of state for transport and heads of the sentencing council / CPS: In 2022...

Fancy spending a day test test riding the latest e-bikes? The Cycling Electric Demo Day at the Lee Valley VeloPark in London later this month offers a chance to test ride a wide range of new models. E-bikes by Estarli, EBCO, Ribble, Ridgeback, Tenways and Velo de Ville will be...