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Kickstarter.com is an online, democratic version of dragon's den that sees you, the website visitor, take on the role of the investor. But instead of equity, you get the chance to buy things before they hit the shops. The crowd funding website, which has only recently opened up to British designers, now includes a number of interesting...

If you can design a new, commercially-viable way of foiling bicycle thieves you could walk away with £50,000 in cash. Cyclists often ask when bike insurance can cost as much as car cover, but they are far more likely to be victims of theft than motorists. It’s estimated that over 500,000 bikes are stolen each year in Britain – that’s the...

Carrying a bicycle on a roof rack is a perilous activity when your journey involves entering a garage or a public car park with a height restriction. Cycle insurance policies that include accidental damage cover this sort of incident, but the risk of it happening in the first place can be dramatically reduced by using the Bikesavr app. The...

It’s hard to ring a bicycle bell in anger in the way that drivers can use their car horns, so perhaps it shouldn’t come as a surprise to learn of a raft of powerful bicycle accessories that help cyclists make themselves heard above the din of the urban jungle. Loud... The sound of a bicycle bell doesn’t carry particularly well in traffic....

If busy traffic leaves you wishing you had eyes in the back of your head, you might be in the market for the FlyVIZ – a helmet-mounted camera that projects a 360 degree panorama before your eyes. Eyes in the back of your head...the FlyVIZ may appeal to cyclists on busy roads...

The merest hint of mist at this time of year is enough for motorists to switch on that most irritating of Christmastime lights – the rear fog lamp. In theory fog lamps make perfect sense. In practice they appear flawed...

Owners of caravans have cause to celebrate after a recent poll by an insurance company showed they are no longer the most hated road users. After holding on to the dubious title for several years, they have been dislodged by tractor drivers. Cyclists were disliked less than caravanners, Sunday drivers and learners. A spokesperson for the...

Cycling in winter can be glorious; there are wonderful views to enjoy and even more congestion on the roads to beat. Taking the time to learn how to cope with the cold and the snow, ice and slush on the ground is worth it. We've posted out top ten tips below. Stay warm Keeping your head, hands and knees warm will help you stay alert and...

With much of Britain in the grip of sub-zero temperatures, many commuter cyclists face uncertain conditions. Those who don’t cycle might assume that a bicycle is the worst possible way to get about in the depths of winter, but this is not the case. Although ice can be treacherous, light snow rarely presents difficulties for the experienced...

With the average value of London property a staggering £859 per square foot, what better way of expanding your home, making your neighbours envious and reducing your emissions than erecting a Porsche 911-shaped tent in your street? The tents are...