Category: Cycling
‘Tesla of e-bikes’, Van Moof, declared bankrupt. Have wheels come off pandemic cycling boom?
Dutch electric bike manufacturer, VanMoof, has been declared bankrupt, prompting many to think the wheels have come off the pandemic cycling boom. The Amsterdam-headquartered company, whose minimal designs and high […]
Top 5 health benefits of commuting via e-bike
A new report from e-bike engineers, Swytch Technology, has highlighted the true impact of Britain’s commuting infrastructure on our health – finding that 20% of Brits say that their commutes are the most physically and mentally […]
5 reasons to take up cycling in 2023
As the nation faced consecutive lockdowns, the need to be in touch with nature and keep active revived a passion for cycling, with trips shooting up 26% across England in […]
Motorola Aura is the most ‘eye-catching phone of all time’, claims report
A new study from Mozillion reveals which phone models from the last 40 years offer the best looks, using eye-tracking software to rank which devices catch the eye the most, and hold […]
Cybersecurity experts take control of Peloton Bike+
Today, McAfee’s Advanced Threat Research (ATR) is releasing a vulnerability disclosure for the Peloton Bike+. This vulnerability could allow someone with physical access to the bike, or access during any point in […]
E-bike sales set to soar post pandemic, claims VOLT survey
Research released today reveals Britons are considering buying e-bikes to return to work as restrictions ease in a bid to avoid public transport. According to a nationwide survey of UK […]
UK Government anounces £18 million for cycle training
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Friday 9 April) announced £18m for cycle training to ensure children and their families have the confidence to choose active travel, with the Government […]
Cycle rather than drive to cut carbon emissions by two-thirds, claims report
Substituting a bike for a car just once a day reduces an average citizen’s carbon emissions from transport by 67%, according to new research. The survey which was an in-depth […]
POC unveils solar-powered cycle helmet costing 250 Euros
Solar-powered gadgets seem to come and go but very few seem to really capture the imagination of consumers, writes Ashley Norris of Transition Earth. One that might is a “self-powered […]
6 tips to consider for safe and happy winter cycling
As we make our way through winter, we have the usual variety of seasonal weather, including plummeting temperatures, frost and even snow. Despite inclement conditions, winter can actually be a […]