Category: Cycling
Halfords unveils world’s first bike with heated handlebars
Now on sale from Halfords is innovative Carrera Subway Winter bike - the world’s first bicycle to feature heated handlebar grips. It means cyclists can say goodbye to cold hands and stay cycling through the colder months. Boasting a temperature of up to 40 degrees, the grips are charged via a micro USB port. To begin heating…
12 things I’ve learned since I last rode a bike (in the ’80s)
It's been a long time since I last rode a bike on the road, at least for any length of time. Probably around 30 years. While I like to consider myself a very sporty person, cycling is one thing that I've never really fancied doing in London. It just doesn't seem that much fun with…
Uber announces FREE e-bike ride for London Car Free Day
This Sunday, 22 September, Uber will offer Londoners a free 20 minute trip on its JUMP e-bikes for London Car Free Day. Uber users can redeem the promotional code ‘LONDONCARFREEDAY19’ to take advantage of one free trip of 20 minutes anywhere in the JUMP service area. More than 500 electric bicycles are now available across North…
Uber and Cycling UK partner on ‘Dutch Reach’ initiative
Uber has partnered with Cycling UK to raise awareness of the Dutch Reach – a simple technique that can help to save cyclists’ lives. The Dutch Reach ensures that you always look over your shoulder to avoid opening doors into the path of cyclists. The idea of the manoeuvre is to open the door with…
SKODA unveils cycling-support car with built in washer!
Billed as the support car for the cyclist who dreams of the perfect summer ride, the ŠKODA Karoq Velo features a whole host of built-in technologies, from a fully-functioning washing machine for washing sweaty kit to a drone landing pad! Developed and built by ŠKODA UK, the Karoq Velo was conceived by a team of…
How to look chic while cycling. Top 6 must-haves for the fashion-conscious cyclist
A great looking cycling cape from Dashing Tweeds. Love the matching tights/bike frame combo too With cycle shorts on the catwalk, cycling wear is finally becoming chic. Catherine Bedford of Dashel Helmets checks out some of the best clobber around for the fashion-conscious cyclist ... In the catwalk collections for…
The Only Bicycle in the World Built for 550 Pounds
Zize bikes are arguably the best bikes for big guys. Customers who have used these bikes have nothing but praise for them. Zize’s brand strength comes from the passion and commitment of the founder, Joan Denizot. Joan’s main goal was to make bikes that are safe for big guys. Joan, a plus-size woman, came to realize…
ŠKODA unveils electric bike KLEMENT with tilting foot pedals
At the Geneva Motor Show, ŠKODA has unveiled its latest electric concept, a two-wheel electric bike called the KLEMENT. Featuring a 4-kW rear hub motor, the KLEMENT has a top speed of 45 km/h. Riders accelerate and brake the KLEMENT just as they would popular hoverboards – by tilting the foot pedals. If the user…
Halfords to sell Cybic’s ‘world’s first’ bike range with Amazon Alexa
Halfords is to sell the first ever bike range to feature Amazon Alexa starting from this Summer. The Cybic bike range uses the Alexa voice function to give directions, turn on lights, play music, tell you your speed and much more. It will be officially launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas…
Blubel introduces smart bicycle bell for easy cycling navigation
Navigation on a bike isn't easy. You really don't want to take your eyes off the road to look at the maps on your smart phone in order to get directions. Enter Blubel, an innovative cycling navigation system fitted on a bell. Using your phone’s sat nav technology, Blubel displays simplified directions using the bell’s…
