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No one can be certain whether or not it’s dangerous to cycle while listening to music on headphones, but an alternative approach to traditional ear buds or headphones that does not drown out ambient sound is possible by using bone conduction. Cynaps is the world's first Bluetooth, bone conduction headset incorporated into a hat. Sewn into...

How can a decent sort of person have self-respect when their barbecue set-up doesn't include at least sixteen different grill attachments, a roster of specialised implements and wireless technology? The answer is, of course, a resounding- ‘they simply can’t’. Thankfully, a Stateside retailer have taken the al fresco charring of flesh to its...

The extreme stunt riding of Scottish street trials maestro Danny MacAskill has gained him a following of many millions - his first film, a five-and-a-half-minute video posted on YouTube in April 2009, brought his incredible skills to the attention of the world and has been viewed by over 32m people – but bicycle stunt riding dates back more...

A new British design of bicycle called a paravelo that transforms into an easy-to-operate aircraft, requires no licence to ride or fly, soars to altitudes of 4,000ft and folds down small enough to store in the hallway, has been launched today. [quote type="cycle_insurance"] The paravelo: • Takes off from any open space and reaches 4,000ft •...

One of the reasons the uptake of electric cars continues to be so slow is that batteries are expensive and take a long time to recharge, but electrified roads could offer a solution. Volvo is well known for ground-breaking innovation. It was the first car maker to introduce modern seat belts and more recently it has developed vehicles that...

A new type of digital street sign changes the information it displays depending on the time of day and what is happening in its locality. As ever more people turn to smart phones and sat navs, what of the traditional street sign? Earlier this month, a sell-off of London’s best-known street signs, including those from Abbey Road and Downing...

No one can be certain of why triathlon is becoming ever-more popular. It could be a by-product of the cycling boom, part of a trend for fitness by those in their 30s and 40s or the variety and social aspect of the sport, but growing it is; the British Triathlon Federation now boasts more than 15,000 members who attend more than 500...

We British have a love/hate relationship with the caravan. Even those who hate them, love to hate them. It’s not altogether clear why caravans polarize opinion in this way, but their image problem isn't helped by anodyne styling and paint schemes. Might it help if they looked less like toasters and more like a log cabin? If they were built...

If you’re lucky enough to be taking your bike on holiday this summer, you’ll need to consider whether you want to insure it as well as yourself. First off; check if your travel insurance policy covers cycling and if it does, whether you are happy with the amount you’d be able to claim in the event of it getting stolen. If your travel policy...

A new design promises to give the humble mudguard a sturdy, flexible and fashion-concious makeover. Mudguards are an absolute necessity for cycling in wet or muddy conditions - unless your...