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Transport policy without road-user charging is doomed to fail. Essentially this is because roads are free – and when anything is free there's a tendency for it to be overused. In the case of roads, this leads to congestion. It's clear motoring taxation needs to change in a way that is fair and sustainable. Pay-as-you-go driving is simply a...

As a cycle insurance provider that covers the theft of bike parts, we've noticed a steady increase in this type of crime. Perhaps it's to do with the increase in prices over recent years or it might be that we're all getting better at locking our bikes properly, but thieves seem content with pinching a saddle or shifters if they're unable...

There's no alarm that'll stop a determined bike thief, but that doesn't stop folk from developing new takes on the idea. We even had a go ourselves with the Bike Mine. When tripped by a thief, the device detonates a 150 dB blast of sound; more than enough to startle a thief and raise the alarm. It's not intended to replace the need for a...

If you're looking for a good example of how road traffic law enforcement is back to front, how about the case of the cyclist who was charged for delaying traffic by nine seconds? Following an intervention by the Cyclists' Defence Fund, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has dropped its case against Tom Bosanquet who used his helmet cam to...

Next time you hear lazy stereotyping about who makes the better drivers, consider this. Male drivers are almost three times more likely than women to kill or seriously injure pedestrians . Analysis of government road crash data by The Guardian reveals that in the first six months of 2021, 4,363 male drivers were involved in crashes that...

Why is it that electric bicycles here in the UK are limited to 15mph while no restriction at all is imposed on cars? It's possible to buy an e-bike with a motor powerful enough for the law to consider it a motorbike, but very few of these so-called speed pedelecs are being registered here as motorcycles. Our European cousins have recognised...

We always cherish sunny autumn rides, but conditions can change quickly once clouds reappear. After all, if the British weather can be relied on for anything it's a changeable outlook - so it pays to be well prepared. It's the reason we're fans of merino wool, a material that's perfectly suited to autumn, spring and winter riding. Merino...

The wearing of a poncho to keep out the rain while cycling isn't just a practical way to keep dry - if you pick a bright colour, it's a two-fingered salute to dreary weather. We like the Grant Rain Poncho - it's made from 100 per cent recycled polyester and packs down into a bag that's incorporated into the design. If you thought this...

With Eurotunnel beset with delays due to technical issues and post-Bexit border controls, perhaps the time has come to consider the alternatives. Promising a channel crossing catering to 'you, your bike and your eco-adventurous spirit' start-up Sail Link will use a catamaran yacht to cross between the heart of one coastal town to the other,...

New Yorkers frustrated by the inconvenience and danger caused by pavement parking will be paid the equivalent of £35 every time they successfully report pavement parking or an obstructed cycle lane under plans being drawn up by the city's council. Anyone who reports a driver will receive a bounty of 25 per cent of the $175 fine for pavement...