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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

From next year, all new homes & non-residential buildings, including supermarkets and workplaces, will need to have a charge point installed under new legislation. The announcement by Boris Johnson yesterday follows news that two thirds of local authorities have no plans to install EV chargers. A freedom of information request by...

What a difference a week makes. After an unseasonably mild autumn, the chilly morning commute is back with a vengeance. We've given away these dhb merino long-sleeved jerseys before, but they're so effective when teamed up with a base layer or outer jacket that this cold snap has inspired us to buy another. They say that cyclists of old...

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...

A strengthening of UK law means police will be able to more easily prosecute drivers using a hand-held mobile phone at the wheel. It's already illegal to text or make a phone call (other than in an emergency) using a hand-held device while driving. However, next year laws will go further to ban drivers from using their phones to take photos...

It might not look like much in the photo, but we've tested a fair few cycle lights over the years and this has to be our favourite. The Knog Cobber in the largest of its three size options is an outstanding bit of kit. Belting out either 270-lumens, 170-lumens or 50 lumens, a wrap-round design ensures light is visible from angles up to...