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If you’ve ever tried to store a bicycle in a small flat, you’ll know it’s somewhere between an elaborate game of Tetris and a daily assault course. So, what’s a space-deprived cyclist to do? According to Lezyne, who are best known for their lights, you hang it from the wall like the work of art it is.

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We cyclists have a lot to contend with on UK roads. If it’s not potholes large enough to swallow a Brompton whole, it’s the delightful sheen of a diesel spill. And if it’s not motorists scrolling TikTok, it’s drivers mesmerised by their ever-expanding dashboard touchscreens - the latest must-have feature in the ongoing competition to see how little of the road head one can actually look at.

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If you’ve ever had a bike pinched, you’ll know how gut-wrenching an experience it can be. It can be even more frustrating if you've fitted a tracker and know its location, but with no guarantee of recovery.

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If you ever wanted proof that Britain is a land of quietly baked-in inequality, take a look at who’s on a bike. A new report from Sustrans has confirmed what many have long suspected: cycling in the UK is still a largely male pursuit, and the problem starts young. Almost twice as many boys as girls cycle regularly, a discrepancy that echoes into the adult world, where only half as many women as men take to two wheels.

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There are a few certainties in British life. Rain at Wimbledon. A government minister “focusing on the real issues.” And, of course, the absolute bedlam that ensues when a single parking space is repurposed for literally anything else.Enter parklets, small urban interventions that take a boring old parking bay and turn it into a micro-oasis of seating, greenery, and - brace yourself - public space.

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Cyclists in England and Wales who use tracking devices to locate stolen bikes could soon see swifter police action, thanks to a new crime and policing bill that would allow officers to enter properties without a warrant when a tracker confirms a stolen item is inside.

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Bike storage; the eternal struggle. Whether it’s the hallway, shed, or corner of your living room, bicycles have a habit of taking up more space than you’d like. And when you’ve got more than one? Good luck.If you have the ceiling height to play with, SpaceRail lets you store multiple bikes neatly, with minimal faff.

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Little wonder people get confused by e-bike laws - the cycles pictured above are visually identical but could be an EAPC, L1e vehicle approved (throttle- enabled) EAPC, L1e-A moped, L1e-B moped, or a full-blown electric motorcycle depending on specification and performance.

The rules around e-bikes in the UK can feel like a minefield, but for most riders buying from a reputable retailer, there’s little to worry about. The real grey area comes with throttles, high-powered models, and DIY kits that, if not properly registered, will land you on the wrong side of the law.

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