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How's this for an imaginative take on street furniture design - kerbside bollards to which you can lock your bike for a small fee that includes cycle insurance against theft. The ShareLock bollards have been installed in France and offer the first 15 minutes parking for free then €0.50 per hour. If the bike is stolen while locked to the...

Being close passed by drivers is a fact of life for cyclists here in the UK. Far more unusual, thankfully, is for a driver to brag about how they've already got away with killing a cyclist and to threaten they'll run you over if you get in their way. It happened earlier this year to one of our cycle insurance customers, who was...

The financial and weather outlook feels bleak so we've decided to help brighten even the dullest of autumn morning commutes by giving away a powerful bike light. It might not look like much in the photo below, but of all the cycle lights we've tested over the years, this is our favourite. The Knog Cobber is available in three different...

It's the bike lock that's bound to be on a few Xmas wish lists this year. Using a revolutionary new material called Ferosafe, the Hiplok D1000 is claimed to be resistant to cutting or drilling attack methods - and it's got Sold Secure Diamond rating to prove it. The £250 lock can be pre-ordered for delivery in November. Ferosafe is a...

Drivers in Devon and Cornwall who use their phones behind the wheel over the coming months face a new weapon in the battle to reduce road danger. A camera system which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect speed, phone use, and whether or not a seat belt is being worn, is being trialled across the two counties. Strategic roads...

Most of us who live in cities become blind to the endless rows of cars parked along every street - immune to the visual clutter and numb to the road danger to which they contribute. We forget that the streets on which we live are for people first. However, there are those who make a stand. Environmental campaigner and supporter of the...

Cycling is a simple pleasure – 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. We've put together a guide to Cycling and the Law that can be downloaded or viewed online. Test your knowledge of...

Backpacks seem to be the default way to carry stuff when cycling here in the UK, but it's a recipe for a sweaty back and sore shoulders if you're going any kind of distance. If you want to be more comfortable on your bike and keep your cargo dry, far better to fit a set of panniers. There are panniers to suit every budget - some are even...

For almost as long as there have been bicycles, some folk have added motorised assistance. The first true motorised bicycle is considered to be the French Michaux-Perreaux steam velocipede of 1868 - a machine that pre-dates the first safety bicycle by almost two decades and which heralded the evolution of the motorcycle. Over the years, the...

Cargo bikes offer a clean, quiet and cost effective way to carry stuff that's too bulky for a conventional bicycle. However, the fact they're bigger and heavier can make a breakdown troublesome. Even the shortest journey comes to an abrupt halt in the event of a flat tyre, broken chain or buckled wheel and carrying kids or cargo adds an...