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They say every bicycle weighs the same; a lightweight (and by extension, expensive) bike requires a heavy lock whereas its cheap and cheerful cousin (which weighs more) can make do with a lighter lock. If you own a lightweight road bike it's likely you often ride without any lock at all, but what to do when you stop for a coffee or loo...

Cargo bikes are perfect for city streets but the larger and wider they are, the trickier they become to store. There is nothing new about the small-wheeled cargo bike, but the Tern electric-powered GSD is beautifully conceived - a bike designed to carry two kids, a week’s worth of groceries or 180 kg of cargo while at the same time...

We're delighted to announce we've been named Claims Team of the Year by the Insurance Times. https://vimeo.com/703649184 It's been a busy time for us over the last two years. As lockdown changed the market, our focus shifted to account for closed cycle shops, delays in the delivery of parts and an increase in bicycle retail prices. We also...

The former London commissioner for cycling, Andrew Gilligan, may once have described parking as 'the third rail of politics – if you touch it, you die', but mayors around Europe are beginning to take a stand. The German city of Tübingen is to increase parking fees by 600 per cent in a bid to discourage the use of large and heavy cars. Under...

Want the practical qualities of Lycra, but don't feel comfortable with the look of tight shorts? We might have the answer for you. Endura Hummvee cycling shorts are described as mountain bike gear, but we think their appeal is far broader. For a start, they offer commuters a practical, comfortable and warm way to wear shorts all year round....

The secondhand market for electric cars is booming, having more than doubled in the past year. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the number of used electric cars that changed hands in 2021 increased by 120%. The secondhand car market has been buoyed by a global shortage of semiconductor computer chips that...

Leasing in its various forms is a popular way of running a car so why don't more electric bicycle makers offer it as an option? VanMoof subscriptions are available in the Netherlands, Germany, and America, but not here for some reason. Under their model, customers pay 83 euros per month (equivalent of £70), which includes maintenance, cycle...

Why are police forces removing benches, shrubbery and cycle lanes in a bid to reduce crime? In Ashford, Police recently uprooted benches and shrubbery as part of a trial to 'prevent antisocial behaviour in hotspot areas' - part of a draconian trend that's seeing police influence the design of public spaces and architecture. Elsewhere, Lib...

To help you look forward to a summer spent outdoors, we have a pair of dhb sunglasses and three interchangeable lenses to give away. The sunglasses provide 100 per cent protection against UVA and UVB rays and rubber grippers on rounded arms promise a secure fit whether or not you're wearing a helmet. Included with the glasses is a choice of...

Residents of Dutch municipality Groningen can apply for a subsidy of at least 200 euros to remove paving and asphalt from their gardens and driveways. In an attempt to mitigate against the effects of extremely dry, hot and wet weather, households are being encouraged to install a green roof, green a paved garden, plant trees, green walls or...