Posts tagged with ‘commuting’

Motorbike event almost upstaged by cyclist

The Motorcycle Industry Association almost ended up with egg on its face after organising ‘City Commuter Challenge’ events in Leeds and Brighton. The events were intended to prove that motorbikes…

Urban jungle: Tesco ad celebrates bike commuting

Jungle musician Goldie is the star of a new advert for Tesco Mobile that celebrates cycle commuting – and promises to ‘banish average’ from the daily routine. Filmed in Lewisham…

London bike commuters double in ten years

Twice as many people are cycling to work in London than 10 years ago – and Cambridge has kept its crown as Britain’s unofficial cycling capital. The figures come from…

French cyclists could be paid for bike commuting

What’s better than cycling to work? Cycling to work and getting paid for it. At least, that’s the thinking of the French Government, which is trialling a scheme in which…

Dangerous drivers aren't swayed by hi-vis

How do you stop drivers passing you with only inches to spare? According to a new study published by the University of Bath, even the brightest hi-vis won’t dissuade dangerous…