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It feels like many critics of 20mph zones would have been the same people who railed against seatbelt legislation and the introduction of the 70mph motorway limit; a barking at the moon that's soon forgotten by history. In 1967, a noisy crowd marched through London protesting against Barbara Castle's Road Safety Act because it included...

How much car do you really need? The average car spends 97% of its life parked and when it is being driven, 25 per cent of trips are under 1 mile, and 71% under 5 miles - most of those with only one or two people onboard. As the world's cities wake up to the fact they need to dramatically reduce the pollution, road danger and congestion...

We cherish sunny autumn rides, but it soon gets chilly once clouds reappear. After all, if British weather can be relied on for anything it's a changeable outlook. It's why merino wool remains so popular - a material perfectly suited to autumn riding. They say cyclists used to resort to placing old newspapers down their tops as a cheap and...

Across the UK, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads every 16 minutes. These sudden and unexpected tragedies leave in their wake ruined lives, grieving families and whole communities torn apart by what they have witnessed. They create a climate of fear which limits children's play and makes the acts of walking, wheeling and...

UK cities are a long way off having widespread, good quality cycling infrastructure, but that's the enviable position Copenhagen found itself in almost 20 years ago - and arguably what allowed the city the time and resources to develop its 'green wave' concept. Up until 2004, traffic lights were coordinated in favour of cars, but the green...

Won't be long until we're all reaching for base layers, hats, gloves and extra lights. But what about weather protection for your bike? Keeping a bicycle under cover protects it from wet weather as well as prying eyes. However, with urban areas short on garages and sheds, for many it's easier said than done. When a tent maker was challenged...

Cycling is one of life's simple pleasures. A bike can be acquired for next to nothing and doesn't require a licence or any specialist equipment, but whatever type of cyclist you are, it pays to know your rights and responsibilities in law. Test your knowledge of the rules, regulations and responsibilities that govern cycling on British...

It's little wonder so many e-bike owners opt for insurance cover. Electric-assist cycles are pricey - even their batteries can cost £500 to replace if they're pinched. However, while most cycle insurance providers now cover ebikes as standard, their policies all differ - not least in how they'll calculate your settlement in the event of a...

Whether you’re safeguarding against dehydration on a long bike ride off the beaten track or prepping for the apocalypse, a small portable water purification system is a useful bit of kit. A Camelbak/LifeStraw collaboration has given birth to a clever 1-litre bottle designed to harvest and purify water from lakes and rivers by filtering out...

Bicycle caravans will always be a heavier, more expensive and less practical alternative to carrying a tent, but thankfully that doesn't stop people building them. We speak from experience, as our very own QTvan holds the Guinness World Record for the smallest bike caravan. Our...