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“A far cry from a cycle route under the Thames”: Cyclists make first journeys on controversial “greenwashing” bike bus through new £2bn Silvertown Tunnel

With those on bikes not allowed to ride through the major new London tunnel, a bus free "for at least 12 months" to shuttle riders has been put on at a cost of £2m — but what's it actually like to use?

Tue, Apr 08, 2025 17:06
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Moon Rigel Max

Good, well-priced option, best suited to shorter rides and commutes

£79.99
Tue, Apr 01, 2025 08:45
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Knog Blinder Pro 600 front light

Bright front light with impressively long battery life but an equally long charging time, and the mount could be better

£59.99
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 12:45
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Is this £600 carbon balance bike a glimpse into the future of your full-sized one? Plus another new AI rear-view for cyclists, Vittoria launches new tyre pressure calculator, radical Ekoi pedals now available + more

All the hottest new tech from Giant, Ekoi, Garmin, Vittoria, Quad Lock, Berk Composites and more

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 12:00
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“Safety in numbers”: Electric scooter schemes reduce cyclist collisions by 20%, new study suggests

University of Bristol research explored "micromobility safety in numbers" hypothesis, that the more people ditch their cars for bikes or e-scooter hires the safer they become, possibly by making drivers "take more care" on the roads

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 10:40
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Madison Roam Men’s Stellar Tech 2-Layer Waterproof Jacket

Heavy-duty jacket for commuting and adventuring, but it can get quite hot

£119.99
Tue, Mar 18, 2025 09:45
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NiteRider Lumina Pro 1200

A lot of potential let down by short run-times and questionable heat management

£129.99
Sat, Mar 15, 2025 12:45
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Lezyne Strip Drive+ Pair

Really well built and bright lights with a wide angle of visibility and a competitive price

£75.00
Thu, Mar 13, 2025 09:45
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Goodyear Vector Sport Tubeless Road Tyre

Impressive winter tyres that major on puncture resistance though they do come up a little narrow

£55.00
Wed, Mar 12, 2025 09:45
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One in 10 Lime bikes have dangerous mechanical issues including malfunctioning brakes, report suggests

Bike mechanic raises alarm about safety concerns with hire bikes, with 12 per cent estimated to need to be taken out of service due to "high-risk" maintenance issues including flat tyres, missing parts and malfunctioning brakes

Tue, Mar 04, 2025 17:59
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