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If these companies rely on e-bikes to deliver food, why aren’t they providing safe, legal vehicles to the workers who keep their platforms running? The current model externalises every cost - maintenance, charging, breakdowns, compliance - while the platforms reap the profits.

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A four-day London tube strike pushed thousands onto bikes, with Lime rentals up over half. If you’re one of them, here’s how to keep your wheels turning through autumn and winter.

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Overshoes may be a staple of road cyclists, but anyone who has pedalled through a wet winter knows there’s nothing more miserable than cold, soggy feet. We’re giving away a pair of dhb waterproof neoprene overshoes – just comment with your size to enter.

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What if Lime’s next-generation e-bike wasn’t just another update, but a cargo bike designed for all? With mudguards, lights, and an upright position, the Gen4 already resembles a Dutch town bike – so why not take the next step? A Lime cargo bike would make everyday cargo cycling accessible to every Londoner, backed by ETA Cycle Rescue to keep even the heaviest bikes moving.

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A purpose-built roof carrier for cargo bikes changes what’s possible - take the school-run bike to the coast, or your longtail on holiday. We look at how BikeCarGo’s rack works, what it fits, and why ETA cycle insurance’s cover for accidental roof-rack damage (plus included Cycle Rescue) makes trips smoother and safer.

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The clocks go back in seven weeks – don’t get caught out in the dark. Enter our giveaway to win a Knog Plus+ front and rear light set.

UK landlords are tightening tenancy rules on e-bikes over fire fears - but most risks stem from cheap, mismatched, or damaged batteries. With better standards and smart tech like BatteryIQ, we could keep tenants safe without stalling the e-bike revolution.

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On building sites, strict safety rules protect workers and the public from lorries. On UK streets, we accept deadly risks. Is it time for a 15mph cap?

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A new study shows why e-bikes must be treated as their own mode of transport. UK planners still lump them in with traditional bikes – and risk squandering their potential.

We imagined a fourgonette-style runabout; instead we got a perfectly ordinary folder. Car brands entering the bike market can do better. Here’s how bikes with real safety, load capacity and family-first design could replace short car trips - will an auto brand ever take bikes seriously?

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