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The Sniffer Bike is a pedal-powered laboratory - a mobile particulate matter sensor that aims to raise awareness about air pollution. Developed as an open-source project, the Sniffer Bike comprises a small box of handlebar-mounted electronics that measures the air every ten seconds and presents the data on an interactive dashboard, which...

The UN expects that by 2050, the global urban population will be 6.3 billion - the same size as the world’s total population was in 2004. Quite apart from the demand on natural resources, there is unlikely to be the road space to cope with this explosive level of growth. The automotive industry believes that driverless technology represents...

How many old mobile phones do you have lying around at home? If you and your friends can rustle up 100 between you, you're halfway towards creating a quieter street. By slowly wheeling a bunch of phones down the road you can trick Google maps into thinking drivers are stuck in traffic. A previously 'green' street turns 'red' which in turn...

As we say goodbye to January, surely the distant promise of better weather is reason enough to plan a trip. Bicycles that are hibernating for winter may yet to be brushed off for a summer of riding, but there's nothing to stop two-wheeled adventures being planned. If you're tempted by the sunnier climes of continental Europe, Bike Express...

With a fair few dark commutes to endure before the start of British Summer Time in two month's time, Knog has a range of lights that aim to brighten your mood as well as the road ahead. The so-called 'pop' lights do just that - bright and distinctive designs that burst with colour are a perfect antidote to dreary winter weather. With 35...

Is a desire to shift away from personal cars in the zeitgeist? Whether or not the 20s come to be defined by a global move towards active travel remains to be seen - perhaps future generations will find it hard to believe that individuals were permitted to drive private cars into towns and cities at will, just as today’s young are horrified...

Stay toasty on your bike this winter with this collection of merino wool clothing that's up for grabs. Merino wool feels soft, insulates well and wicks moisture away from your skin to help you feel comfortable so we've put together a hat, neck warmer and gloves combo. To be in with a chance of winning, leave us a comment below and we'll...

If you're a hardy soul who cycles all year round, undaunted by cold weather, doff your cap to the pioneer adventure cyclists of the 1890s who took to the snowy wilds of northern Canada without the benefit of modern clothing and 80 years before the advent of mountain bikes. The Last Great Gold Rush in the late 1890s drew 100,000 prospectors...

"We need to look at why we've created a society where it's not seen as safe for children to play in their own streets because of motor vehicles, it's not seen as safe to ride a bike - normal, enjoyable activity - because of the risk of motor vehicles injuring people, so we need to change that lens and look at the source of road danger...

The L-Bow bicycle rear light sticks out sideways to encourage drivers to overtake safely. Well, that's the theory. Law-abiding drivers are required to leave at least 1.5m when overtaking, but most cyclists will know this is rarely the case. The 'L-bow' rear bike light was born out of witnessing a very dangerous cycling near miss due to a...