Win a solar-powered kettle for your bicycle

With cool weather predicted this Bank Holiday weekend, what better pick-me-up than a solar kettle for your bicycle?

The solar kettle looks like a conventional thermos, but fold-out reflectors harness the sun's energy and allow you to enjoy up to three cups of freshly-brewed tea on every ride. Just as long as the sun comes out.

The solar kettle needs direct sunlight in order to boil water, but even in dull weather it can heat the water to 55-60°C.

The solar kettle weighs about one kilo and holds enough water for three cuppas or even soft-boiled eggs.

Win your own solar kettle

We have a solar kettle to give away. Leave a comment at the bottom of this page and we will pick a name at the end of this month (05/14).

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How long does it take to boil water?

A resourceful cyclist could strap the solar kettle to the top of a pannier or behind a ruck sack and have it get to work while they were ion the move. On a sunny day in Britain, it takes around two hours for the water to come to the boil from cold.

Very few things beat a good cup of tea, but a comprehensive cycle insurance lets you relax in the knowledge that your bike is in safe hands.

Cycle insurance from the ETA covers against theft (new-for-old and no depreciation over time) accidental damage and vandalism (including at race events) plus £5m third party cover plus masses of other benefits in one comprehensive policy.