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The idea behind the Viz comic 'cycle shed' might not be so crazy after all. With an estimated 800 bicycles stolen every day in Britain, how else does the urban cyclist short on space expected to store an expensive bike? We thought we'd cracked it with our flat-pack skip, or as we describe it - an urban clocking device for bicycles. Entirely...

Tesla owners can now play video games on the car's centre console while the car is in motion, according to reports this week in The New York Times. Given that legislation does not yet permit Tesla electric cars to operate in full 'auto-pilot' mode, the software update that allows gaming while on the move may fall foul of state laws in...

If the test of a society is how it treats its most vulnerable, then road danger is an indictment of how we do things currently in Britain. Take for example the road featured in the video below. Crossed by hundreds of children every day, no provision is made for their safety because the road is classed as a 'priority 3 situation', which...

The threat of a fine of £200 and 6 penalty points does little to dissuade many drivers from using their phones behind the wheel. Motorists know the risk of getting caught is extremely low and ignore the fact they're putting lives at risk. As a result, the behaviour has become endemic. Our compulsive behaviour around mobile phones was...

When you're short of space, bicycle storage becomes an exercise in creativity. However, if disguising your bike as a loo roll holder seems a step too far, how about using a bit of wall space? The Hiplok Jaw is a compact wall-mounted bike rack for storing bicycles, which works just as well inside or out. The adjustable design fits all...

New and disruptive technology has always unsettled the national psyche; Much of the reaction to e-scooters technology echoes the moral panic that convinced folk the first railway passengers would die spontaneously when trains reached 50 mph. However, those horrified by the risks posed by electric scooters, while at the same time overlooking...

The Lake District could this summer become the Country's largest LTN (low-traffic neighbourhood). As many urban areas introduce LTN infrastructure to create refuges from motorised traffic, one of Britain's best-loved areas of natural beauty looks set to do the same. Over 17 million of the Lake District's 19 million annual visitors arrive by...

The two most common questions in Tim Hoyle’s house used to be “have you seen my [enter cycling-related item of your choice here]?" and “Can you please put away your [enter cycling-related item of your choice here]?" It’s the reason he invented the Kitnetik, a clever magnetic rack that allows you to dry your running or cycling kit, including...

Cyclists in Devon have been equipped with cameras to capture footage of dangerous driving. The cycle camera trial, which aims to reduce road danger, forms part of Cornwall Police Operation Snap and allows cyclists to upload footage via an an online portal. Devon County Council is collaborating with Ride On, a bike recycling charity in...

When the emergency services have their hands full dealing with a crash, the last thing they need is rubbernecking motorists causing another collision. In an attempt to tackle this dangerous behaviour, rule 282 of the Highway Code now says people should "not slow down unnecessarily (for example if an incident is on the other side of a dual...