Tag: cycling
Triumph launches first e-bike, Triumph Trekker GT
Iconic British motorcycle brand, Triumph Motorcycles, has launched an e-bike – the Triumph Trekker GT. Triumph’s first ever electric bicycle, it is expected to retail for £2,950. Featuring the latest generation of electric drive weighing in at just 2.88 kg, the Trekker GT offers a range of approximately 150km per charge through its 250w 60Nm…
Ford creates prototype ‘Emoji Jacket’ for cyclists
With our roads busier than ever as drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians all compete for space, it’s no wonder that tempers are lost, and conflicts arise because of our lack of ability to communicate with one another. Ford has created what it hopes will be the answer: the ‘Emoji Jacket’. A prototype jacket created in…
Uber warns users to check for cyclists before opening car doors
Uber is introducing a new safety feature that will warn users to look out for cyclists when opening a car door in areas popular with those on bikes. The riding hailing app said the new tool will use publicly available mapping data alongside an Uber user’s journey to send a reminder before they are dropped…
Google Maps to offer cycling and ride-sharing options
Finding the fastest way from A to B across multiple modes of transport is about to get easier with the latest update on Google Maps. The app will now allow users to pair transit directions with ride-sharing options, as the tech giant aims to make the first or last mile easier. Cyclists will also be…
SKODA unveils cycling support car with built in washing machine!
Billed as the support car for the cyclist who dreams of the perfect summer ride, the ŠKODA Karoq Velo features a whole host of in-built technologies, from a fully-functioning washing machine for washing sweaty kit to a drone landing pad! Developed and built by ŠKODA UK, the Karoq Velo was conceived by a team of…
Ford announces prototype smart jacket for cyclists with turn, brake indicators
A group of cycle-enthusiasts at Ford have created a brand new ‘smart jacket’ designed to keep cyclists safer on the road. The jacket has sleeves that light up to show when wearers are turning right or left - or even if they are braking - and can be wirelessly connected to a smartphone for helping…
Smart bike helmet from LIVALL with Bluetooth and companion app
Like to throw yourself down a mountain on two wheels? Then you'll definitely need protection. New from LIVALL is the MT1 smart mountain bike helmet which, its manufacturer claims, revolutionises downhill or uphill adventure. The MT1 helmet is also stuffed full of technology including Bluetooth speakers and high-performance transcendent LEDs. When paired with the LIVALL…
Wahoo Fitness introduces new bike computer, ELEMNT MINI
Workout apps and connected fitness devices company Wahoo Fitness is introducing a new bike computer called the ELEMNT MINI. It joins the flagship ELEMNT, and the aerodynamic ELEMNT BOLT GPS cycling computers. The all-new ELEMNT MINI is a standalone wireless bike computer that is designed to be used with a companion app to capture all of…
Halfords partners with Sir Bradley Wiggins on bike range, announces surge in Dashcam sales
The Wiggins range for Halfords includes this £375 road bike for teenagers Sir Bradley Wiggins is the latest celebrity cyclist to join forces with Halfords on a range of bikes. The retailer, which already partners with cyclist Chris Boardman, has unveiled 10 new designs aimed aimed squarely at children from the…
JIVR e-bike secures Kickstarter funding, will ship in September
Hi-tech e-bike JIVR will now ship in September after reaching its funding target after just two weeks. The first foldable, chainless electric bike was due to hit its target by April 10, but reached the £70,000 landmark well ahead of schedule. Marcin Piatkowski, the Polish-born creator of the JIVR bike, commented: “I have been overwhelmed and…
