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Now the sun's finally broken cover, it's time to reach for a pair of shades. If you don't want to spend a fortune, and prefer your cycling sunnies to look as good off the bike as on, the unisex Swick range from Tifosi is worth a go. Let's start with the obvious stuff. You get 100% protection from UVA/UVB rays as you'd expect. However, it's...

You'd have struggled to spot a single EV on UK streets when the ETA launched in 1990. Fast forward 34 years, and the number of fully electric cars on our roads has soared to over 1,100,000. EV breakdown cover for electric cars, vans and motorbikes We handpick the best mechanics and garages around Britain and send one that's local to you...

E-bikes are pricey - the battery alone can cost £500 to replace - so it's no surprise they're targeted by thieves. The good news is that most cycle insurers now cover ebikes as standard. However, every provider does things differently. For example, some insurance providers boast about replacing stolen bicycles on a new-for-old basis, but...

Cordless angle grinders are a godsend for thieves, and a daily scourge on cyclists. They're quiet, powerful and cut through most locks like butter. It's the reason we're always on the lookout for tech to help turn the tables. While it's natural to be sceptical about bike locks that claim to thwart thieves, photos and testament from...

Busy lives make it feel hard to find time for anything - let alone exercise. Sport can be tough to commit to. It's why gyms are able to bank on good intentions rather than people actually turning up to use the equipment. Luckily, walking, wheeling and cycling are easy to incorporate into everyday life, however busy you are. And better...

How close are we to a sub-£1,000 family friendly electric cargo bike? Closer than you might think. One reason is e-bike makers like Hong Kong-based Fiido cut out the middle men by shipping bikes direct to the customer. As a result, their T2 longtail electric cargo bike will set you back a tad over £1,300. Unfortunately its 750W motor means...

The little Geeley Panda EV could be the template for a new generation of car. A Ford Model T for the electric age. The Panda might be small, but it seats four, has a 120+ mile range and can do 60mph. And then there's the price. In it's domestic market of China, the little runabout will set you back 39,900 yuan - or the equivalent of £4,400....

We're no run-of-the-mill cycle insurance provider. The ETA has been providing specialist cycle insurance in the UK longer than anyone else, and year after year we're rated Britain's most ethical provider by The Good Shopping Guide. In other words, your bike's in safe hands when you choose to cover it with us. Everyday cyclists We don't care...

What’s the heaviest thing you’ve carried on a bicycle? With the exception of child seats, few people here in Britain use conventional bicycles as a way of carrying stuff. However, cargo bike are growing in popularity. And for those short on space comes the AddBike+ The clever design transforms your existing bike into two-wheeled tilting...

If you've ever visited a school during work hours, you'll know how much care goes into preventing unwanted guests from entering the premises. However, protecting kids from road harm is proving to be a much bigger challenge. Less than a year has passed since the driver of an SUV killed two children, and seriously injured others, after...