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Better than an SUV: The e-bikes built to be urban work horses

April 28, 2023

E-bikes make the perfect work horse for urban living. The RadRunner 2 is a utility bike boasting a sturdy design and long accessory list that make running errands, commuting or dropping kids a breeze. In standard trim it might not look like a traditional cargo bike, but add a sturdy front rack and optional 'passenger package' and it's a...

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We can't breathe: Londoners exposed to illegal air pollution

April 28, 2023

Illegal levels of the poisonous gas nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are present across 14 areas of London according to a new study from City Hall. Levels of the toxin also broke limits set by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Harlesden High Street in Brent topped the list of NO2 hotspots with three times the legal limit, but the study reveals...

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But is it art? Hanging your bike on the wall

April 25, 2023

Vertical cycle storage saves space looks good too. Whether you want your bicycle stored away from the prying eyes of thieves, or see it as art worthy of a place on your wall, the Cycloc Endo bike hanger might be for you. The Cycloc Endo design features a secure four-point fixing and a rubber wheel pad to protect your walls from tyre scuff...

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Staying one step ahead of bike thieves

April 21, 2023

If you're a summer cyclist, spring is a capricious season with weather that feels like a never-ending series of false starts. To guarantee you're ready to go once the sun finally makes an appearance, we're giving away a good quality bike lock. After all, thieves don't care whether you're a fair weather rider who pootles to the shops or a...

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Win a RadRunner e-bike plus ETA cycle insurance

April 21, 2023

To celebrate our 33rd birthday this month, we're offering everyone who requests a quote for ETA cycle insurance the chance to win a RadRunner 2 e-bike and accessories worth £2,000. The RadRunner 2 e-bike is more than just an e bike - it's a work horse. A powerful electric motor, plush saddle and mudguards come as standard, but we've opted...

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One lucky mobility scooter user will win luxury weekend hotel break

April 19, 2023

After a long winter, we all need cheering up. For one lucky mobility scooter user who buys insurnace from us, that pick-me-up will come in the form of a luxury hotel break for two. Everyone who buys ETA mobility scooter insurance over the coming months will be entered into a prize draw to win a UK hotel break for two worth £1,000. Our lucky...

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It's our birthday - The ETA is 33

April 19, 2023

It feels good to be 33. Today we're toasting the ETA, slapping ourselves on the back and celebrating many successes over the decades. There's a lot to be proud of. Not only did we launch the world's first carbon-neutral breakdown service and this country's first specialist cycle insurance cover, but year after year we're named by The Good...

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Summer bike lights with a splash of colour

April 6, 2023

British Summer Time means you can be a little more flexible in your lighting requirements. Bookman block lights are compact and lightweight, but surprisingly bright. They fit all bicycle handlebars and seat posts and are quick and easy to attach thanks to their rubber band. A large button on the upper side is designed to ensure easy...

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Some 20mph limit objectors need to hand in their driving licences

April 4, 2023

What is it about 20mph limits that gets so many drivers hot under the collar? It’s as as if the limits are a lightning rod for many people's frustrations at a changing world. A recent article on our website describes how 20mph limits in London have contributed towards a 50 per cent reduction in the number of children killed or seriously...

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20mph speed limit enforcement blocked

April 3, 2023

A trial scheme by Wandsworth council in London to enforce 20mph speed limits has been blocked by the Department for Transport (DfT), which has described the way the authority was using its powers as 'unlawful'. The council installed speed cameras to catch law-breaking drivers on two roads in the borough where residents had long complained...

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