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If you're looking for a good example of how road traffic law enforcement is back to front, how about the case of the cyclist who was charged for delaying traffic by nine seconds? Following an intervention by the Cyclists' Defence Fund, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped its case against Tom Bosanquet who used his helmet cam to...

We always cherish sunny autumn rides, but conditions can change quickly once clouds reappear. After all, if the British weather can be relied on for anything it's a changeable outlook - so it pays to be well prepared. It's the reason we're fans of merino wool, a material that's perfectly suited to autumn, spring and winter riding. Merino...

New Yorkers frustrated by the inconvenience and danger caused by pavement parking will be paid the equivalent of £35 every time they successfully report pavement parking or an obstructed cycle lane under plans being drawn up by the city's council. Anyone who reports a driver will receive a bounty of 25 per cent of the $175 fine for pavement...

With Eurotunnel beset with delays due to technical issues and post-Bexit border controls, perhaps the time has come to consider the alternatives. Promising a channel crossing catering to 'you, your bike and your eco-adventurous spirit' start-up Sail Link will use a catamaran yacht to cross between the heart of one coastal town to the other,...

The wearing of a poncho to keep out the rain while cycling isn't just a practical way to keep dry - if you pick a bright colour, it's a two-fingered salute to dreary weather. We like the Grant Rain Poncho - it's made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and packs down into a bag that's incorporated into the design. If you thought this...

How's this for an imaginative take on street furniture design - kerbside bollards to which you can lock your bike for a small fee that includes cycle insurance against theft. The ShareLock bollards have been installed in France and offer the first 15 minutes parking for free then €0.50 per hour. If the bike is stolen while locked to the...

Being close passed by drivers is a fact of life for cyclists here in the UK. Far more unusual, thankfully, is for a driver to brag about how they've already got away with killing a cyclist and to threaten they'll run you over if you get in their way. It happened earlier this year to one of our cycle insurance customers, who was...

It's the bike lock that's bound to be on a few Xmas wish lists this year. Using a revolutionary new material called Ferosafe, the Hiplok D1000 is claimed to be resistant to cutting or drilling attack methods - and it's got Sold Secure Diamond rating to prove it. The £250 lock can be pre-ordered for delivery in November. Ferosafe is a...

The financial and weather outlook feels bleak so we've decided to help brighten even the dullest of autumn morning commutes by giving away a powerful bike light. It might not look like much in the photo below, but of all the cycle lights we've tested over the years, this is our favourite. The Knog Cobber is available in three different...

Most of us who live in cities become blind to the endless rows of cars parked along every street - immune to the visual clutter and numb to the road danger to which they contribute. We forget that the streets on which we live are for people first. However, there are those who make a stand. Environmental campaigner and supporter of the...