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Busy lives make it feel hard to find time for anything - let alone exercise. Sport can be tough to commit to. It's why gyms are able to bank on good intentions rather than people actually turning up to use the equipment. Luckily, walking, wheeling and cycling are easy to incorporate into everyday life, however busy you are. And better...

The little Geeley Panda EV could be the template for a new generation of car. A Ford Model T for the electric age. The Panda might be small, but it seats four, has a 120+ mile range and can do 60mph. And then there's the price. In it's domestic market of China, the little runabout will set you back 39,900 yuan - or the equivalent of £4,400....

What’s the heaviest thing you’ve carried on a bicycle? With the exception of child seats, few people here in Britain use conventional bicycles as a way of carrying stuff. However, cargo bike are growing in popularity. And for those short on space comes the AddBike+ The clever design transforms your existing bike into two-wheeled tilting...

We're no run-of-the-mill cycle insurance provider. The ETA has been providing specialist cycle insurance in the UK longer than anyone else, and year after year we're rated Britain's most ethical provider by The Good Shopping Guide. In other words, your bike's in safe hands when you choose to cover it with us. Everyday cyclists We don't care...

Brompton. Tern. Dahon. B’Twin. Whichever folder you ride, we can cover it. We’ve been providing specialist cycle insurance for over 30 years and we’re proud to be rated as Britain's most ethical provider by The Good Shopping Guide. Why insure a folding bike? The fact folding bikes hold their value makes them especially attractive to...

Whether or not you already cycle, there are many reasons why you might want to buy an e-bike. E-bikes are cheaper to buy, run and maintain than cars. Research suggests e-bike owners use their cars less, and some go on to get rid of their car completely. Electric bikes make carrying stuff easier and dramatically extend most people's riding...

If you've ever visited a school during work hours, you'll know how much care goes into preventing unwanted guests from entering the premises. However, protecting kids from road harm is proving to be a much bigger challenge. Less than a year has passed since the driver of an SUV killed two children, and seriously injured others, after...

British springtime is notoriously fickle, but clothing made from merino wool allows you to laugh in the face of below-average temperatures. Breathable, naturally anti-bacterial and lightweight, merino wool is perfect for cycling in the month that, in theory, comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Win a merino jersey We have TRIBAN...

Someone with a 1-hour car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love. So found engineering firm Arup after they analysed dozens of studies to identify 50 benefits of...

Spurcycle makes precision engineered bicycle bells. Cheap they are not, but the nickel alloy bell creates a powerful, enduring sound. And they look great. We think of them as bicycle bling; a beautiful adornment for any set of handlebars. Fabricated from stainless steel and brass components, Spurcycle claims it's the only bell you will ever...