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The ETA helped launch the first national Car Free Day almost 30 years ago and we're proud to say we're still involved. We set up the mobile pop-up parklet we designed on behalf of Kingston council this week in one of the borough's new low-traffic neighbourhoods. 1970s San Francisco was the birthplace of the parklet - a way of reclaiming a...

However wet the weather gets this autumn, it pays to stay hydrated. Whether you're running, cycling or out for a long walk, this Camelbak 2-litre hydration pack features a narrow profile that shouldn't restrict your range of movement. The Camelbak has some neat touches including a zipped pocket, bungee overflow and loop for you to clip a...

The celebration of Car Free Day this week brings into sharp focus the need for liveable streets. Road danger in Britain not only kills and injures over 16,000 kids every year, but the associated air pollution poisons millions more. Two years have passed since the generosity of over 200 supporters raised £10,000 for us to make a short film...

Carrying a cycle lock is a necessary evil, but using a HipLok makes the experience as stress-free and stylish as possible. The British firm is currently offering 20% off its range of CLIP + RIDE locks while stocks last. Simply use the discount code CLIP+RIDE20 before the end of this month. Hiplok is the creation of two British industrial...

The theme for European Mobility Week this year is Safe and Healthy with Sustainable Mobility. The event has a focus that pays tribute to the hardships experienced throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. It also reflects on the opportunities for change resulting from this health crisis and in particular the creative, resilient responses to the...

Perhaps the idea of cycling from Land's End to John O'Groats was too run-of-the-mill for Aaron Rolph. Instead he embarked on a 2700km bikepacking trip up the British Isles, taking anything but the shortest route. His self-propelled journey from the Scilly Isles to the Shetlands involved a variety of activities along the way and things...

Car hire company Enterprise is to offer Bromptons as an optional extra. Customers at its Russel Square branch in London will be able to drive away with one of the folding bicycles in the boot for £20 per day. It will be interesting to see whether the Enterprise offering proves successful as the charges are substantially more than the prices...

We all deserve an Indian summer, but this is the time of year it pays to check and - if necessary - renew your winter bike lights. In honour of the forthcoming change of season we have a USB-rechargeable Cateye Volt 200XC and Rapid Mini light set worth £50 to give away. The compact USB-rechargeable, 200-lumen light has a choice of modes and...

Traffic congestion has returned to pre-pandemic levels as the end of home working and the start of the new school term has led to many thousands once again reaching for their car keys. Roads in London, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Nottingham, Leicester and Liverpool are now as busy as they were in 2019. In other words, it's back to business...

Solid-state batteries have the potential to improve on current batteries by replacing liquid electrolyte, in which lithium ions carry an electric current, with a solid ceramic material. It's tech that would result in lighter and smaller batteries with more energy density. The challenge is that industry has struggled to commercialise...