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For many cyclists, finding a safe place to park is a minor inconvenience. But for users of non-standard cycles - such as tricycles, handcycles, and cargo bikes - poorly designed parking can make everyday journeys frustrating or even impossible. Wheels for Wellbeing, a leading disability cycling charity, has updated its guidance on how to make cycle parking work for as many people as possible.

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The explosion of an e-bike battery at Rayners Lane station last month was undeniably alarming. Flames and toxic fumes disrupted services on the Piccadilly and Metropolitan lines, and the London Fire Brigade had to intervene. In response, the RMT and Aslef unions calling for a total ban on e-bikes on the London Underground, threatening industrial action if Transport for London (TfL) does not comply.

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The true cost of car dependency is eye-watering. Research from Sweden puts the lifetime cost of car ownership at nearly £500,000 - of which a staggering 41% is shouldered by society. From air pollution to road deaths, congestion to climate emissions, the damage caused by our car-first culture extends far beyond individual drivers.

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Imagine walking down the street and spotting a driver scrolling through their phone, barely paying attention to the road. It’s a scene so common in Britain that it barely raises an eyebrow. Despite harsher penalties, using a mobile while driving remains endemic, putting cyclists and pedestrians at daily risk.

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Hydration has become a full-blown lifestyle choice. From commuters clutching sleek, reusable bottles to weekend adventurers with high-tech flasks, the humble water bottle has gone from a functional object to a fashion statement.

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It is a scandal that 2,500 beauty spots across England are supposedly designated for public enjoyment, yet the only legal way to reach them is if you happen to own a helicopter. For walkers, wheelchair users, and bikepackers alike, Britain’s countryside is not as open as it should be, despite overwhelming public support for greater access to nature.

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Mobility scooters are supposed to offer freedom, independence, and a lifeline to those who need them. But as fatal collisions involving mobility scooter users nearly doubled in 2023, the question must be asked: Why is so little being done to keep them safe?

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E-bikes have soared in popularity across the UK, but with prices often exceeding £1,500, they’re an enticing target for thieves. Even a replacement battery alone can cost upwards of £500, making robust security measures essential.

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At this point, you could set your watch by it: Another International Women’s Day has rolled around, and we are reminded that while women can allegedly have it all, we still can’t have a cycle lane that doesn’t abruptly vanish into multiple lanes of fast-moving traffic.

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When the ETA launched in 1990, electric vehicles were about as common as a phone without a camera – unless, of course, you count the humble milk float. Today, with over 1.1 million fully electric cars on the UK’s roads, EVs are no longer a niche curiosity but an increasingly mainstream choice. This is just as well because in less than 10 years the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate requires all newly registered cars to be electric. To support the transition, there is a growing need for specialist breakdown recovery that understands the unique challenges of these vehicles.

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