Commuting

Pandemic has seen more Britons warm to e-bikes – but where are the subsidies that would help them buy one?

Report highlights cost and infrastructure as major barriers to more widespread uptake

The Velotric Discover is a budget commuter e-bike that goes the extra miles

For under a grand you get a bike with a 692Wh battery that’s said to offer 80 miles of range

Cycle to work to reduce coronavirus risk, says Government adviser

'The sooner we all act, the sooner we can get this transmission rate down, and the greater the prospect of having a Christmas with our families'

Cambridge’s e-bike share scheme has been extended and expanded

Voi e-bikes with numberplates to become available in market towns and rural areas

Huge increase in e-bike sales and e-scooter use since start of fuel crisis

Petrol shortages have ‘opened people’s eyes’ to the benefits of electric vehicles

Phil Gaimon did an e-bike v car race for a commute through LA

Former pro cyclist has been exploring how e-bikes can help reduce car travel

Double amputee doctor says if she can cycle to work anyone can

Dr Jane Atkinson urged people to ditch their cars and jump on their bikes in the morning

Strava data reveals that cycling trips are up by 44% in the UK when compared to pre-pandemic levels

Rides labelled as commutes are up by 25% month on month

TalkRadio slammed for holding poll asking ‘Are cyclists a danger on the road?’

The radio show held the poll after the announcement of the latest changes to the Highway Code

Better office facilities would get more people cycling into work, study finds

Interestingly, safety was not cited as a major factor preventing people from commuting by bike,

“Not a good use of public money”: minister says council who ripped up pop-up cycle lane can’t bid for more active travel funding

The cycling minister tells West Sussex County Council it can't bid more for funds this year after ripping out a popular pop-up lane last year

Orbea is going to start providing new homes with free e-bikes

Suburban property developer argues that e-bikes enable cycle commuting over greater distances

Avial’s commuter e-bike is built like an aeroplane – and that makes it cheaper

Hybrid glue-rivet technology results in strong and ‘elastic’ frame

Number of people commuting by bike set to double

Now, 13 per cent of commuters say they will be cycling into work

“The cargo bike is my everything… it’s my lifeline,” says Orla Chennaoui

In the third episode of Drink at your Desk Live, Orla Chennaoui talks about her love of the humble cargo bike...

Mayoral candidate Shaun Bailey releases video comparing Low Traffic Neighbourhoods to Tour de France

The unusual political campaign video features footage of riders on the Champs-Élysées alongside images of LTNs

Humber Bridge path closed to cyclists ‘indefinitely’

Thousands of people use the bridge to get to work everyday

Gocycle G4 folding e-bike range launched with updated motor and lightweight construction

New bikes offer same rapid fold as the award-winning GXi

Bitter Bath burger bar boss bashes bike lane

The takeaway owner said 'recessions come to an end but this won't'

A 44cm wide ‘token’ cycle lane has been slammed by a cycling club

The council said it was 'unfortunate' that the recommended 2m width had not been achieved

Recall issued on Brompton e-bikes

Firmware issue can result in motor continuing to provide assistance when rider stops pedalling

Video shows cyclist being knocked down at roundabout

The cyclist said he couldn't understand how the motorist could drive off after the collision

Near Miss of the Day 546: A series of close passes in Richmond Park

Our regular series featuring close passes from across the country - today it's London.

Scottish Government stumps up £223,000 for e-bikes for key workers

E-bikes will be loaned to key and essential workers during Covid-19 crisis to provide an alternative mode of travel

Cycling Time Trials teams up with law firm for advice to new bike commuters

Tips come as evenings draw in and autumnal weather arrives

Bikeshare start-up offering free 20 minute rides secure £1.8 million funding to grow fleet to 2,000 e-bikes

HumanForest offer the first 20 minutes riding for free on their fleet of e-bikes, that use renewable energy and are currently located in the London Borough of Islington

The Times launches online tool to help cyclists find safest commutes

Newspaper has compiled three decades of collision data and analysed it against Census commuting data

Brompton reportedly launching subscription service for £30 a month

Initiative has been in pipeline for a year, but company says COVID-19 crisis proves there is demand

Cycling set to leapfrog public transport as choice for commute, survey finds

Walking also set to increase – but it’s not all good news, more people plan to drive to work post lockdown

One in five Brits say they would consider commuting by bike, finds survey

News comes as Cycling UK and Network Rail launch partnership to help new cyclists overcome barriers to getting in the saddle