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  • Urban Limits Tour 2019

    By samcam on July 2, 2019
    This week we are doing events around Berkshire encouraging more sustainable travel and getting people on their bikes, but making it fun, as it should be. Sunday 30th June On Sunday we went to the 2019 Wokingham Bikeathon. An amazing event with hundreds of participants of all ages cycling around Wokingham. There are 2 rides, 35 miles or 15 miles. […]
  • Dublin’s initiative to improve cyclists’ routes

    By samcam on June 24, 2019
    Dublin are taking a step forward to increase the room for cyclists by cutting the use of private vehicles. While many places have cycle-lanes implemented (or maybe cycle lines may be more appropriate) it is not going to automatically improve the public making the switch of travelling by bike. Not if they do not feel safe. Dublin wants to become […]
  • Companies taking the initiative to encourage cycling to work

    By samcam on June 14, 2019
    Many companies across the globe are adopting various schemes which encourage people to cycle to work rather than driving; Saving money and reducing the impact on the environment. Cyclescheme is an example of one of the schemes adopted by employers to give an incentive to swap driving into work for cycling in. For example, some schemes offer a reduced rate […]
  • It’s Bike Week 2019!

    By samcam on June 8, 2019
      Bike Week 2019 – 8th to 16th June Bike Week is delivered by Cycling UK every year to encourage and to celebrate cycling. The aim of the week is to inspire people of all ages to get on their bikes and to adopt a fun and sustainable way of travelling. While there is so much negativity in the world, […]
  • #WorldBicycleDay – 3rd June

    By samcam on June 3, 2019
    Get on your bike to celebrate World Bicycle Day today! The 3rd of June is now recognised by the UN officially as World Bicycle Day to celebrate the benefits of cycling in everyday life, a sustainable mode of transport which also has proven benefits to physical and mental health. Sustainability of travel is vital. 37 out of 43 UK regions […]
  • Hummingbird – The World’s Lightest Folding Bike

    By on May 11, 2019
    Weighing in at just 6.5kg, the Hummingbird is the lightest folding bike on the market. It’s made out of carbon fibre and in terms of looks, performance and comfort – its got it all.
  • Do Helmets actually save lives?

    By on February 8, 2019
    A new university study has found that helmets worn by cyclists could well save their lives, particularly in collisions with slower moving cars.
  • Congestion charging gets more people on bikes, claims study

    By richard.owen on January 14, 2019
    A new report has claimed that congestion charging is an important way to get more people on their bikes. The report 'Congestion charges and cycling', from the European Cyclists' Federation (ECF), claims that investment from the revenues of congestion charging into sustainable transport plans, particularly cycling, can help get cities moving.
  • See.Sense ICON+ – Front Light Review

    By on November 14, 2016
    We were really impressed when we reviewed the ICON rear light earlier this year, so we were looking forward to trying out the the new front light to see how it matched up. The ICON+ is an upgrade on the original ICON which contained an impressive 2 x 160 lumen LED's
  • A guide to buying bike lights this winter

    By on October 31, 2016
    The clocks have gone back and the nights are now drawing in, so it's time to dig out your bike lights because you're going to be needing them! Aside from the fact it's the law in the UK to use lights after dark, they're also a big safety feature on the roads even during the daylight hours at this time of year when it can be cloudy, grey or even foggy, and visibility isn't at its best.