Tag: cycling
Top 5 health benefits of commuting via e-bike
A new report from e-bike engineers, Swytch Technology, has highlighted the true impact of Britain's commuting infrastructure on our health – finding that 20% of Brits say that their commutes are the most physically and mentally draining part of their day. With strike action, delays and fair hikes from the outset of 2023, Brits have had to weather a storm of…
5 reasons to take up cycling in 2023
As the nation faced consecutive lockdowns, the need to be in touch with nature and keep active revived a passion for cycling, with trips shooting up 26% across England in 2020, according to data from the Department for Transport (DfT). But while restrictions have all lifted, there is no sign of the cycling phenomenon dying…
Top 5 Exercises to Help You Sleep Much Better
Those who sleep for five hours or less have a 30% greater chance of developing chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer, according to a recent study by PLoS Medicine. While many Brits struggle to sleep, the cost-of-living crisis is also seeming to make our sleeping habits worse. A recent study by Sun…
POC unveils solar-powered cycle helmet costing 250 Euros
Solar-powered gadgets seem to come and go but very few seem to really capture the imagination of consumers, writes Ashley Norris of Transition Earth. One that might is a “self-powered cycling helmet”, which has just been unveiled by POC. The Omne Eternal, which will land in Europe in June priced at 250 Euros, incorporates solar power…
6 tips to consider for safe and happy winter cycling
As we make our way through winter, we have the usual variety of seasonal weather, including plummeting temperatures, frost and even snow. Despite inclement conditions, winter can actually be a wonderful time to cycle. It’s crisp and cool, it’s quiet and, without jumping on your bike twice a day, you might miss the season altogether,…
Bianchi E-Omnia range – e-bikes for every taste?
As part of the Bianchi Lif-e Electric Intelligence Program - the electric bike platform powered by Bosch - comes the new E-Omnia family in city, tourer and mountain versions. Designed to meet the needs of every one type of rider, from trekkers, travellers and tourists, to urban explorers, commuters and experienced mountain bike riders, the…
5 reasons why e-bike sales will explode in 2021
Ashley Norris of Transition Earth argues that e-bike sales will explode in 2021 as we seek safer ways to travel... 2020 was always going to be a big year for e-bikes in the UK. Sales of the electronic personal transport systems were expected to increase significantly, bolstered by a series of high-profile launches from both…
London’s E-bike boom continues despite weather, claims Lime
Cycling is on the rise in the capital, despite the colder weather, with Lime reporting a 127% uptake in e-bike rides between March and October 2020. The micro-mobility company has also achieved its 2 million rides milestone in the capital alone. The number of trips taken in October this year has increased by 24% compared to…
Alternative London tube map encourages exercise
Here's an interesting idea. It's an alternative 'London tube map' that's been reconfigured to show you how many calories you would burn and how much money you would save if you decided to walk, run, cycle or scoot your journey rather than get the tube. Called the Healthy London Transport Map, it's the brainchild of…
Top 5 UK cycling cities: Cardiff is top
Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Image: Visit Britain Britain’s top five cycling cities have been named as Cardiff, Newcastle, Plymouth, Birmingham and London. A poll of 2,000 UK adults saw the Welsh city of Cardiff triumph, getting a higher rating than any other city in the country, scoring an average of 3.12…
