“Safety in numbers”: Electric scooter schemes reduce cyclist collisions by 20%, new study suggests

A new study suggests that electric scooter schemes appear to reduce the risk of cycling collisions by around 20 per cent — University of Bristol researchers stating their findings “support the ‘safety in numbers’ hypothesis” that people become safer as the number of micromobility transport users increases.The research — published in the British Medical Journal and the work of Hannah … Read more

Koo Hype sunglasses

The Koo Hype sunglasses are an unusual looking, premium priced pair, seen on the faces of Red Bull-BORA Hansgrohe in 2024. Their design grew on me, and they perform really well, but I’d have expected a hard case to be included for the money.> Buy now: Koo Hype sunglasses for £180 from Koo EyewearThey come … Read more

Pearson Shift Dura Ace

The Pearson Shift is an aero bike that’s fun and rewarding to ride, with responsive handling and a solid performance. It’s a firmer ride than some, but if you can live with that then you’ll enjoy the feedback and rider involvement – and the fact that it’s competitively priced.> Buy now: Pearson Shift Dura Ace … Read more

Narrowing roads with planters and parklets could make cyclists vulnerable to side swipe collisions, finds council’s safety report, but council claims “risks are relatively small” as new environment aims to “prioritise people rather than cars”

A Labour council is under fire after it ignored recommendations made by its own safety audit that adding planters and parklets to narrow the road and decrease through-traffic speed could make cyclists vulnerable to side swipe collisions.However, the council has claimed that the concerns are “disproportionate” and recommendations are “not justifiable given the nature and … Read more