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Here in the UK, e-bikes continue to be the only type of electric vehicle (EV) to benefit from absolutely no grants whatsoever. So it makes sense to find savings where you can. The Cycle to Work scheme is a tax-free initiative that saves you money on a brand new bike; you side-step VAT and pay for the bike with a monthly fee directly from...

You'd be forgiven for assuming all mobility scooter insurance is the same. However, a quick comparison shows prices and levels of cover vary wildly between providers, so it pays to shop around. High prices are not a reflection of better levels of cover. Quite the opposite in fact. The prices below are based on a three-year-old mobility...

This week is Walk to School Week - an annual event that's close to our hearts. The very first Walk to School week 29 years ago involved five primary schools taking part in our very own Green Transport Week. Since then, the event has grown. As has the need for it. A generation ago, 70% of us walked to school – now it’s less than half. Now in...

Even when the weather doesn't play ball, BST allows a little more creativity when it comes to bike lights. Bookman Block Lights are bright, compact, and, above all, fun. They fit all bicycle handlebars and seat posts, and are quick and easy to attach. A large button on the upper side is easy to operate, even with cold fingers or when...

Whether its a marathon ride from coast to coast, or a leisurely sponsored family event, if you're planning to take part in a charity cycle ride, ETA cycle insurance will cover you. What's covered? While taking part in a charity bike ride, all the benefits of our cycle insurance apply. These include: Cover against theft, vandalism and...

It's happened again. Less than a month after the driver of a Mercedes SUV demolished the wall of a primary school in Liverpool before coming to rest in a classroom, a similar crash has happened in London. And it's less than a year since the driver of an SUV killed two children, and seriously injured others, after ploughing through a fence...

The Ministry of Defence's Science and Technology Lab is developing an anti e-bike weapon that sounds as far-fetched enough to be a James Bond gizmo. The electromagnetic pulse (EMP) gun is powered by batteries housed in a backpack. The device allows police to disable illegal e-bikes and electric motorcycles involved in crime, reports The...

We're proud to support the Stop Funding Hate campaign, which aims to mobilise consumer power to bring about a fairer and more inclusive media. Stop Funding Hate seeks to make media hate unprofitable by persuading companies to switch their advertising away from publications that demonise minority groups – and towards those which report...

Has silly season come early? Every summer, the mass media seems to focus on trivial news stories. For example, newspapers this week turned their attention to speed limits for cyclists. Of all the logical fallacies the anti-cycling lobby might use against vulnerable road users, speeding seems a peculiar choice. Especially given 87 per cent...

With an estimated two million e-bikes in the UK, and sales on the up, battery fires are on the increase. However, they currently occur at a rate of less than one per day. To put that in perspective, 100,000 cars go up in flames every year resulting in the death of around 100 people. That's nearly 300 vehicles fires every day. In other...