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According to Jody Rosen, a writer for The New York Times, we live on a bicycle planet. Across the world, more people use bicycles — for transportation, recreation, and their livelihood — than any other vehicle. In his new book, Two Wheel Goods: The History and Mystery of the Bicycle, Rosen attempts to 'de-quaintify' the bike, from its...

Around 300,000 people in the UK rely on a mobility scooter to lead an independent life and that includes using it for shopping trips. Most large shops and supermarkets make good provision for mobility scooters and some even have scooters of their own that you can borrow. By law all shops must be accessible but you may find that narrow...

We're of the belief that a jaunty pair of cycling socks lifts the spirits whatever the weather. Made from a blend that's half Merino wool and half Polypropylene, these shrink-resistant and itch-free socks from SockGuy promise excellent insulation and wicking properties in all conditions. Best of all, the lightning streak design will...

There are 300,000 mobility scooters on UK streets, but only one equipped with a mobile throne. Unveiled today to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, the blinged-out buggy was created by mobility scooter insurance provider, the ETA, as the perfect way to make a grand entrance. The magnificent mobility scooter boasts a number of regal...

We were great fans of the Donky cargo bike when it was launched about a decade ago - a cargo bike with a price tag as small as its wheels and dimensions narrow enough to allow storage in a hallway. Unfortunately it was produced in tiny numbers. Perhaps for the UK market it was ahead of its time. The good news is that with cargo bike sales...

As we move ever closer to the ban on sales of petrol and diesel vehicles, the need for recharging infrastructure looks likely to hamper the uptake of electric cars - particularly in urban areas. It's the reason fuel cell vehicles may hold the answer. Using hydrogen as a fuel for electric vehicles does away with the need for battery charging...

So few of the bikes sold in Britain today come equipped as standard with basic features such as lights, mudguards and racks that it leaves many cyclists forced to buy these items as aftermarket accessories. For example, the top tube bag is the cycling equivalent of a car's glove compartment - a space that's perfect for storing odds and ends...

We're delighted to announce we've been named Claims Team of the Year by the Insurance Times. https://vimeo.com/703649184 It's been a busy time for us over the last two years. As lockdown changed the market, our focus shifted to account for closed cycle shops, delays in the delivery of parts and an increase in bicycle retail prices. We also...

Cargo bikes are perfect for city streets but the larger and wider they are, the trickier they become to store. There is nothing new about the small-wheeled cargo bike, but the Tern electric-powered GSD is beautifully conceived - a bike designed to carry two kids, a week’s worth of groceries or 180 kg of cargo while at the same time...

They say every bicycle weighs the same; a lightweight (and by extension, expensive) bike requires a heavy lock whereas its cheap and cheerful cousin (which weighs more) can make do with a lighter lock. If you own a lightweight road bike it's likely you often ride without any lock at all, but what to do when you stop for a coffee or loo...