Innovation

DfT to study impact of self-driving cars on cyclists and other road users (+ videos)

Minister Claire Perry updates on progress made in bringing technology to UK roads

Bristol engineer seeks Kickstarter funding for quick release skewer lock (+ video)

Quick Caps mean you can enjoy benefits of QR while on bike – but have peace of mind while off it

Volvo demonstrates trucks with collision-detecting brains

"Our vision for traffic safety is to have no accidents" says truck maker

Bespoked handmade show launches contest for bikes that are practical as well as beautiful

Framebuilders challenged to solve real-life problems

Kickstarter: OLAF kick scooters transform luggage into transport (+ video)

Father-and-son team from Slovenia devise backpack and carry-on bag that turn into scooters - and even a longboard

Architecture students design cardboard panniers (+ video)

Packtasche, a nifty way to bring home the bacon (and other groceries) – foldable panniers you pick up at the checkout

Spanish shoemaker Luck offers massive customisation options

Choose your own graphics, width & biomechanical tweaking

Philippe Starck presents novel aluminium-and-cork helmet

French design guru teams up with Giro to break the mould

Beastie Boy – Graeme Obree’s son aims for his father’s human powered vehicle record

Scottish legend plans to head back to Nevada net year with Beastie Mark II – but he won’t be riding it

Video: Six of the Best Disc Braked Road Bikes

We pick one more than five but one less than seven of the best disc brake-equipped road bikes coming your way in 2015

Video: Should you shave your legs? Yes, says science

Specialized's aero gurus amazed at how much difference it makes

Video: Californian inventor takes water bike out for a spin

N+1 for folks who live by lakes

FSA confirm they are working on 11-speed road electronic groupset

"It's no secret" says spokesman for Italian component company - it's on the cards but no launch date set (that's not it in the pic)

Lightweight show off e-bike concept at Eurobike

Yes, THAT Lightweight...

Video: Canyon’s full-suspension, cloud connected MRSC concept

The German manufacturer's latest concept bike is bristling with exciting tech

Free-to-use prison-refurbished bikes for Derby workers

Social mobility scheme Bike Back Derby are providing refreshed bikes for local employers in a UK first

Video: Dutch inventor’s housetrike provides mobile safety for homeless

Bas Sprakel sees Woonfiets as combining transport, safety, storage, shelter & a way to earn money

Garmin partners with Strava, MapMyFitness and Endomondo

You can now automatically sync your Garmin Connect with Strava

Cyclist detectors to be trialled on London buses

Six-week test in bid to cut casualties among vulnerable road users

Wiggle launches #GoodStuff social sharing hub for cyclists

Kit, rides, training tips, cake stops… bike shops, Wiggle turn to wisdom of the crowds to share their cycling knowledge

Canadian firm aims to beat human powered vehicle record (+ videos)

Team including students from University of Toronto last year built world’s first human powered helicopter

New app helps cyclists on the move find the gear they need at the best price too (in London)

Need to know the shortest distance between you and that vital chainring/tyre/jersey? Pocket High Street can help… if you're in London

New sharing app Spinlister lets you hire out & rent bikes

Need a good bike in a strange town?

Artificial blood will be easy to detect if used by dopers, say scientists

Red cell replacement being developed in Essex could save lives of road crash victims

Google’s new self-driving car puts cyclist safety first

A foam bumper and flexible windshield are Google's new prototype driverless car's flagship safety features

UCI-approved road bike disc brakes coming in 2016, says WFSGI’s bike man

Safety and standards still a concern for cycling's governing body

Fabian Cancellara shelves Hour Record attempt after UCI clarifies rules

Mystique of racing Merckx is gone, says Cancellara

Video: On board Jens Voigt’s bike at the Tour of California

Shimano puts cameras on popular German rider’s bike as TV trial continues

Video: SRAM electronic groupset is WIRELESS

Decoy wires drop off at the Tour of California as SRAM aims to leap ahead of Shimano and Campagnolo

Hour Record regulations “modernised and simplified” by UCI

Out goes 2000 'Merckx position' rule change, previous records restored, current (shorter) record stands - eh? There is method though…