Doctors, trainers, fitness experts, health insurance companies and commercial insurance companies agree that biking is good for your health. Moreover, we also think it’s great fun. But the statistics show that, under certain circumstances, it may also get quite dangerous. Our new series about safety on the road will look at the most problematic areas of modern transport, and you can bet we won’t favour anyone.
Miroslav Polách is a road safety expert at the Czech agency BESIP, the local equivalent of the European Transport Safety Council. Every year, he meets hundreds of children in kindergartens and elementary schools, and at events for the general public to teach them the rules…
If you’re a cyclist and a parent, you likely want your children to experience the joy and freedom of riding their bikes to school. Not only is cycling a healthy and eco-friendly mode of transportation, but it also instils a sense of independence and confidence…
Electric bicycles are driven by a combination of human and electric power. European legislation allows the assistance of an electric motor up to 25 km/h. If you ask people if they agree to increase this limit, most of them say yes.
Cheaping out often costs you a lot more than you saved. That’s especially true when we talk about winter tyres for your trusted bike. It’s an investment in your safer rides, and neglecting it may cost you dearly.
