Category: Cycling
Peugeot launches folding electric bike/car combination for ‘last mile’ commute
Peugeot has launched an integrated car and electric bike mobility solution, the all-new Peugeot 5008 SUV and the eF01 Electric Bike. The aluminium-framed eF01 electric bike, pictured above, weighs 8.6kg, is fitted with a battery and a motor with enough charge for up to 18-25 miles in range and will propel riders at a top…
Ford develops prototype smart jacket to keep cyclists safe on the road
A group of cycle-enthusiasts at Ford have created a brand new ‘smart jacket’ designed to keep cyclists safer on the road. The jacket has sleeves that light up to show when wearers are turning right or left - or even if they are braking - and can be wirelessly connected to a smartphone for helping…
Blinkers announces smart lighting system for cycling complete with turning indicators
Swiss start-up Velohub has announced a new smart lighting system for urban cycling. Comprising front, rear and laser lighting it's available to buy from www.blinkers.bike with prices starting from £89/€99/$120. Cycle use has been increasing in the UK with 1.9 million people cycling every day and more people cycling at least once a week. With so many…
Bkool launches £1249 smart bike with 3D indoor simulator
In a bid to help cyclists and fitness enthusiasts push their bodies to the limit in indoor training, European tech cycling company Bkool has introduced its first ever Smart Bike. Offering automatic resistance control, the smart bike allows users to reach 1,500 W at 120 RPM in complete silence thanks to it poly-v belt transmission. What's more,…
Dockless bike system ofo launches in Leeds
The world’s first dockless bike hire scheme, ofo, is to expand into Leeds following its recent roll out in nearby Sheffield. Senior councillors assessed and approved ofo’s scheme at Leeds City Council’s executive board on Wednesday (7 February 2018), following discussions with several other bike share companies. ofo will now begin preparing the grounds for…
Review: Ofo dockless bicycle system
Chris Price swaps his Harley Davidson for a bright yellow, dockless Ofo bike and is pleasantly surprised In this day and age when middle aged men take to cycling rather than Harley Davidson motorbikes, it’s almost become a bit of an admission to say that you don’t ride a push bike. But I don’t. There…
10 Christmas Gifts for a Cycling Fanatic
Get the cyclist in your life the ideal gift this Christmas from our list of perfect presents for cycling fanatics. We’ve put together some of our favourite picks, from practical accessories to help overall cycling performance, to playful novelty items that will suit their hobby perfectly! 1. BLOC Eyewear - Titan XR630 Sunglasses Lens System…
Black Friday offers for cycling fans – including 25% off Cervelo road bike
Looking to save a bit of money on cycling gear this Winter? Then why not use Black Friday and Cyber Monday to invest in some new equipment. As well as bright jackets to keep you warm and safe this winter, we've managed to sniff out some real bargains, including 25% off a road bike from…
