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New and disruptive technology has always unsettled the national psyche; Much of the reaction to e-scooters technology echoes the moral panic that convinced folk the first railway passengers would die spontaneously when trains reached 50 mph. However, those horrified by the risks posed by electric scooters, while at the same time overlooking...

From next year, all new homes & non-residential buildings, including supermarkets and workplaces, will need to have a charge point installed under new legislation. The announcement by Boris Johnson yesterday follows news that two thirds of local authorities have no plans to install EV chargers. A freedom of information request by...

What a difference a week makes. After an unseasonably mild autumn, the chilly morning commute is back with a vengeance. We've given away these dhb merino long-sleeved jerseys before, but they're so effective when teamed up with a base layer or outer jacket that this cold snap has inspired us to buy another. They say that cyclists of old...

When the emergency services have their hands full dealing with a crash, the last thing they need is rubbernecking motorists causing another collision. In an attempt to tackle this dangerous behaviour, rule 282 of the Highway Code now says people should "not slow down unnecessarily (for example if an incident is on the other side of a dual...

A strengthening of UK law means police will be able to more easily prosecute drivers using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel. It's already illegal to text or make a phone call (other than in an emergency) using a hand-held device while driving. However, next year laws will go further to ban drivers from using their phones to take photos...

It might not look like much in the photo, but we've tested a fair few cycle lights over the years and this has to be our favourite. The Knog Cobber in the largest of its three size options is an outstanding bit of kit. Belting out either 270-lumens, 170-lumens or 50 lumens, a wrap-round design ensures light is visible from angles up to...

This Sunday marks The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims (WDR). Commemorated annually on the third Sunday of November, World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims provides a platform for road traffic victims and their families to: remember all people killed and seriously injured on the roads acknowledge the crucial work...

It's been a decade since Royal Mail decommissioned its fleet of delivery bicycles in favour of hand carts and diesel powered van drops. It's a shame because other European countries continue to use specially adapted cargo bikes to deliver the mail in a sustainable, healthy and quiet way. If there's a silver lining to the decommissioning of...

Confronted by a laissez-faire attitude towards road danger, people are taking matters into their own hands. Twitter user @HerbieGreen this week shared photos of a bird box in Billingham disguised as a speed camera, but this kind of imaginative DIY traffic calming isn't limited to these shores. Folk all around the world are demanding safer...

Keeping your head warm without it becoming sweaty on cold morning cycle rides is a science. The Pro Team winter hat from Rapha is breathable, water-resistant and promises to protect against the elements, while still allowing heat and sweat to escape. The hat uses a soft fabric with a durable, water-resistant treatment, and is also...