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Health risk shock for sedentary lifestyle
A study investigating claims that extreme exercise can be bad for the heart found the opposite to be true. Fitness levels directly reduced risk of death
Cargo bikes can solve logistics squeeze
A major investigation in Amsterdam has found that e-cargo bikes can viably reduce logistic squeeze by replacing 10-15% of delivery vehicle movements.
New light shines on bikes
Volkswagen will soon release new headlight that will do away with high-beam settings, and can highlight a bike ahead on a dark road by shining extra light on it.
Cameras turn tide on bike lane blockers
Paris is the first major city to deploy cameras to enforce the rules against motorists parking, stopping or otherwise blocking bike lanes.
French speak out for bikes
The French Government announced a massive $350million fund to roll-out new bike infrastructure over the next seven years, in a bid to triple cycling by 2024
As cars go, VW goes cargo
German car giant Volkswagen has shocked the industry with the introduction of a 3-wheeled cargo e-bike as a solution for the mobility challenges of tomorrow
Distracted pedestrians close the gait
Many bike riders say they have developed a sixth sense to detect when walkers ahead of them are distracted by their phone, and now researchers have discovered why.
Death of Australian rider jolts New York
The death of a young Australian rider on Central Park West in New Your City has jolted New York into action over the use of bike lanes for car parking.
Car-free days for Edinburgh
Air quality concerns have led another European city – this time Edinburgh – to move to restrict motor traffic and switch commuter behaviour away from cars.
Strange tales from the black box
Many modern cars, and probably all future cars, will have a tiny data collection device that will record everything that the driver and the vehicle gets up to.
Yes, they really don’t see you
Only half of drivers are scanning for bike riders and pedestrians when they make left turns at intersections, according to new research.
Brits set sights on cargo bikes
The UK government is loading up on cargo bikes as it seeks solutions for the congestion and pollution crises threatening the prosperity of its cities.
Uber bikes show cars the way
Imagine you have the Uber app on your iPhone, you are in a hurry to get from A to B, what do you choose? Car or bike?
Bikes great for business in Denmark
More bikes in the street is more than just a fashion trend – it is at the core productivity and growth – according to Denmark’s top business lobby.
Pollution fears accelerate cargo bikes
Mounting concern over the impact of emissions on the health of city residents is driving a major switch to cargo bikes for local logistics.
Congestion is a positive for cities, says study
Hardly a day goes by without a politician launching a costly new plan to fix traffic congestion and boost the economy. Makes sense, right? Wrong.
Manchester shows the way with bike cash
Australian capital cities have been put to shame by Manchester’s plan to spend $890 million on bike infrastructure, and that’s just the start.
Ford on board with bikes
Ford Europe has joined a growing list of car makers seeking to make peace with bike riders bike detection and behaviour change technology.
Riding on the edge
So keen are the Italians to create a new iconic route for bike riders that they have gone right over the edge to make it a reality.