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As the popularity of e-bikes continues to surge, retro-fit electric motors offer a cost-effective way to join the movement. The Swytch kit is compatible with almost every type of bicycle, and prices start at less than £400. The package includes a motorised front wheel, a battery pack, and a handlebar-mounted control system. Crucially,...

Following in the footsteps of roadside cameras that detect speeding, mobile phone use and non-compliance of clean air zones such as London's ULEZ, comes tech that detects pollution from individual vehicles in real time. The Emission Detection and Reporting (EDAR) system uses a laser to detect harmful gases from moving vehicles. EDAR can...

Full-throttle e-bikes are increasingly common in towns and cities across the UK. Delivery riders like them because they’re a cheap alternative to a conventional moped. Most are illegal to ride on the roads. However, they don’t have to be. E-bikes sold before January 1 2016 may have a full-speed throttle (you don't need to pedal at all to...

Summer usually goes easier on bicycle chains. Unfortunately, wetter-than-usual weather this year has turned that on its head. By mid-July, areas of the southwest, southeast and northeast England had already received more than their average rainfall for the entire month. Cleaning a bicycle chain might seem like a dirty and thankless task,...

Buying your first mobility scooter is an exciting step towards greater independence and freedom. With various options available, it’s useful to understand the different types and the legal requirements. What are the different types of mobility scooter? Mobility scooters come in three main categories: Class 2, Class 3, and folding/travel...

In the landscape of British politics, some topics it seems are off limits for open discussion. Brexit is one example. Road pricing is another peculiar taboo. Despite an increasing acknowledgment across political lines of the need for road pricing to address congestion, and tax-loss following widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption,...

In the wake of a tragic death caused by an e-bike battery fire, Bristol coroner Maria Voisin has raised concerns about the lack of understanding over dangers posed by lithium-ion batteries. Voisin’s investigation into the fire in a top-floor flat in Avon highlights the need for enhanced consumer protection. While fires involving e-bike...

The wetter the weather, the brighter cycling accessories need to be. Combining practicality with colourful prints, Cycology handlebar bags raise the spirits - however soggy the British summer. Fitting the bag is hassle-free thanks to three Velcro straps. Two fasten to the handlebars and one secures to the head tube. Crafted from...

What’s the most awkward thing you’ve carried on a bicycle? Apart from child seats, few people here in the UK use bicycles as a way of carrying stuff. And that's an opportunity lost because elsewhere in the world, cyclists have become expert at balancing or lashing all manner of cargo to a standard bike. The challenge is you never quite know...

As the world grapples with a climate emergency, urban congestion, and declining public health, some cities have emerged as beacons of sustainable urban living by championing active travel. These cities have transformed their streetscapes by fostering a culture of walking, cycling, and public transport. How did they do it? What hurdles did...