Commuting

Times newspaper columnist reports new study that commuting by bike is good for mental health… before descending into bizarre anti-cyclist rant about “speeding, semi-psychotic masses”

New research finds cycling commuters are less likely to be prescribed antidepressants? Naturally, that means a column about "a mass of angry, intolerant, semi-psychotic Strava men" making "no distinction between red or green, pavement or road"

New research finds commuting by bike can improve mental health, with those who cycle to work less likely to be prescribed antidepressants

"This work suggests that cycle commuting is causally related to reduced mental ill-health and provides further evidence in support of the promotion of active travel to encourage commuters travelling shorter distances to shift to cycle commutes"

The Ellio Max has two motors and goes 28mph

From university masters thesis to commercial reality

Cyclist fatalities down in London, however number seriously injured rises as Transport for London pledges “more action”

Last year's figures published just hours after a cyclist was killed in a collision involving a tipper lorry being driven in central London this morning

Cycling increasing in the UK but still behind pandemic levels, says government

Data shows 11% more cycling levels over pre-pandemic numbers and 23% more since 2013, with traffic levels also decreasing

More people than ever now regularly cycling and walking due to the cost of living crisis, reveals survey

Active travel accounted for 20% of all activity, with 3.2 million more people cycling and walking in England in 2022 over the previous year, according to UK Government

Manchester to Sheffield for 15p – charity workers use e-bikes for 40-mile commute to meeting

Conclusion: A five-mile e-bike commute would be pretty easy and really wouldn’t cost very much at all

Power Switch: The Bromsgrove GP commuting and doing house calls on an e-bike

Our regular feature focusing on people and companies who have turned to electric vehicles

New, lighter FLIT M2 gen 2 folding e-bike revealed

Now with higher torque motor and disc brakes

Free solar-powered e-bike charging at Surrey hospitals

Why dig up a big chunk of car park to put down cables when there’s a power source above?

Fancy riding a Blaupunkt e-bike?

Well-known brand has turned its hand to electric bikes and is now targeting the US market

Cyclist speaks out about “bullyish” bus driving that prompted Transport for London investigation

"It just winds you up so much because it's bullyish behaviour, you have no option but to brake or you're going to get hit by a bus"

“We went out and bought our own” – free e-cargo bike loans winning people over in rural Wales

E-Move project offers residents use of e-bikes or e-cargo bikes for 1-3 months

Half of the UK thinks e-bikes are the most ‘natural’ car replacement – campaigners call for subsidies

Cost of living crisis means 69% are reconsidering travel habits

Portaloos installed for Queen Elizabeth II crowds that opened onto Edinburgh cycle route are turned around following backlash

The portaloos have now been reversed to avoid users opening them into the path of oncoming cyclists, thus preventing potential Near P*ss of the Day incidents...

France is now offering a €4,000 e-bike subsidy to people who trade in their car

No car, new bike – you can also get €300 for an e-bike even if you keep your car

Raleigh release their lightest e-bike yet

Urban hybrid e-bike the Trace weighs 16.5kg

No prizes for guessing the Ridgeback Errand is an urban utility e-bike

The clue’s in the name

Brompton launch their lightest e-bike yet

Electric P Line features titanium rear frame and the 4-speed gearing system used on the firm’s unassisted T Line and P Line models

Gecko unveils lightweight version of its “100% puncture-proof” solid rubber bike tyre

New tyres are half the weight of the first generation Gecko airless bicycle tyres

First ride: Tern NBD

Tern's latest ebike is one for smaller and less mobile riders, with a low step through frame

Halfords offering free e-bike loans to beat the rail strikes

Only around 20 per cent of trains will be running

The e-bikes in Manchester’s free loan scheme were all booked out within hours

More e-bikes will be made available in coming weeks

Bosch launches proximity unlock feature as it adds more smartphone functionality for its e-bikes

Phone can now be used as e-bike display thanks to new SmartphoneGrip mount

Brompton folding e-bike recall: free upgrade to correct mudguard issue

Manufacturer says risk of object getting caught between mudguard and tyre is “very low”

Cannondale Tesoro Neo X – a sporty commuter e-bike offering plenty of range

High-end trekking e-bike built around Bosch Smart System

January sales? Gocycle joins Rad Power in New Year price hikes with the G4i now £1,000 more expensive

Firm raises folding e-bike prices by up to 25%

UK commuters hit by train cancellations offered free use of e-bikes

Halfords e-bikes are available on a first-come, first-served basis

Greenwich foot tunnel bike commuters face months of carrying bikes up stairs

Lifts will be out of commission until at least March at key east London river crossing

Moustache launches Lundi 20 e-cargo bike

Adaptable e-cargo bike appears to tick a lot of boxes – but will it be a match for the Tern GSD?