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Ever since the Olympics, more and more women in the UK are getting on their bikes, with Sport England reporting a 200,000 increase in regular cyclists and this year’s Tour de France kicking off in Yorkshire only adding to our enthusiasm for literally jumping on the saddle. But whether you see yourself as the next Victoria Pendleton or simply like biking to work, you probably want to stay safe, keep track of your fitness progress, and of course, have constant access to your phone. Here are a few gadgets and gizmos to increase your pedal power.
Loud Bicycle horn
Loud Bicycle is making the dreams of frustrated cyclists come true with this horn that might finally get drivers to take them seriously. It’s not intended to be the noisiest bike horn on the market, but it is designed to emit 112 decibels, the same as a car horn. Its inventor, research engineer Jonathan Lansey, says that drivers instinctively react to the sound of a car horn (probably because it signals potential danger more than a bicycle bell does), and that studies have shown horns are one of the best ways to prevent accidents. It’s easy to attach but with security bolts that make it hard to remove and is powered by a lithium ion battery that should last for 1-2 months on just one charge.
It costs $115 including postage to the UK from Loud Bicycle.
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