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As every year-round rider knows, there's no such thing as a 'cycling season' - it's just that sub-optimal weather conditions demand a little stoicism...and perhaps a pair of jaunty socks. Various technical features mean these socks by Defeet perform as well on sweaty feet as those wet from a rainy commute, but it's the colourful design that...

Electric bicycles in Europe will not require mandatory motor insurance after the European Court of Justice ruled e-bikes (EAPCs) are not motor vehicles. According to a panel of five judges, e-bikes cannot be considered motor vehicles under EU law because they are not 'propelled exclusively by means of mechanical power'. As a result,...

The UK has already tried year-round BST - once during the war to maximise daylight working hours, and again between 1968-1971. The most recent trial saw an 11 per cent reduction in road traffic deaths and injuries thanks to lighter evenings, but was ended following pressure from the farming lobby and its objections to darker mornings in the...

Not content with slashing the weight of his Brompton to a featherlight 7.1KG, retired engineer Derek Cranage once again beat the folder specialists at their own game by producing his own battery-powered version. And what a bike it is. All but the main frame has been replaced with lightweight parts - many of which Derek fabricated himself...

Slinging a bicycle lock across the shoulder isn't a new idea; couriers have been doing it for years. However, Hiplok refined the concept by covering the chain with a sheath that keeps clothes muck-free and is adjustable so it can be worn like a belt. The logic behind carrying a bike lock in this way makes sense; there's no need to take a...

New York is the latest city to fight back against the racket caused by cars and motorbikes fitted illegal aftermarket exhausts. Streets in Manhattan have been equipped with British-made SoundVue noise detectors that are triggered by 85 decibels from any source at least 15 metres away. Under New York's Stop Loud and Excessive Exhaust...

Specialist outdoor clothing performance has rocketed over recent years, but so have prices. Just as well then that a desire for thrift is thriving. Windproof jackets, 'office-friendly' fitted cycling shorts, hiking boots - a quick scan of our local charity shops this turned up a selection of each - all at bargain prices. And while it's...

Fiat has added a dash of flair to the microcar market with the launch of its latest EV. The Topolino is a true successor to the original Fiat 500 - pint-sized transport for short journeys at a sensible speed. With a top speed of 27mph, what better car for travel within the UK's expanding 20mph zones? The changing face of personal transport...

However hit-and-miss the weather over summer 2023, you can bank on a run of cold and damp cycle commutes this winter. Rain needn't stop play where cycling's involved, but looking at the line-up in UK bike shops, you'd be forgiven for thinking mudguards are relics of a bygone era. Perhaps we're a nation of road muck masochists. Or purists...

If you need to buy mobility scooter insurance for someone else, don't worry - we deal with this request all the time. And it couldn't be easier. Mobility scooter insurance from the ETA includes: Cover for theft and damage Cover for you on any mobility scooter/electric wheelchair Breakdown recovery up to 25 miles Puncture repairs up to £100...