The limited capacity of batteries has made aerodynamics particularly important for extending the range of electric vehicles. So why have the makers of the Boxx electric bike completely thrown those principles out the window with their box on wheels? More »
If you leave your bike on the streets of New York, it’s eventually going to get stolen. Even if it’s locked up. Even if it’s a beater. Even if there aren’t any tyres. It. Will. Get. Stolen. This video shows you the life cycle of a bicycle left outside for an entire year. More »
Being a cyclist in a busy city is dangerous for many reasons, but someone in Russia has at least solved the problem of limited visibility with this transforming bike that can give the rider a high or low stance. More »
Xylitol is a natural sugar substitute that’s been around since the ’60s. You can find it in products like chewing gum, sweeteners — even sinus nasal sprays. But the most incredible use so far has to be its integration into the Louis Garneau Carbon Pro Team shoes. More »
New York City’s Broadway is the oldest north to south street in NYC and one of the most famous streets in the entire world. It’s also a street that shows the stark differences that exist in NYC only a few blocks away. This time lapse video shows you those differences. More »
Every year, dozens of cyclists are killed and thousands are injured while riding on Australian roads. Statistics such as these, coupled with all-too-frequent horror stories about big-city riding, have made cycling an unappealing prospect for many.
In fact, a recent survey of 1,000 people found unsafe road conditions to be the single largest deterrent for would-be cyclists. So how can we make our roads safer for our cyclists?
One method is to analyse the last few seconds before a cycling crash occurs. More »
This sewage-fuelled contraption is all thanks to Japanese toilet manufacturer TOTO. In just a few days, this motorcycle, and its unfortunate rider, will make a trip across the lower part of Japan, starting in Tokyo and ending on the southern-most island of Kyushu. Why would anyone do this? More »
