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2 bikes, lights and a number plate.  Ready to roll. Transport Readiness Level 5 is suitable for its environment

We have been working to bring the next level of vehicle integrated rack to market.I thought I would share a picture of progress thus far.The final version will offer the potential for 2 bike carrying, with a rack tucked under the rear bumper.More details later.

After more than 2 years, we have been informed that a European patent is to be granted.  The important features of the arm  pivot position  and fixed angle give us advantages over other systems.  The hinge point of the arm is further outboard, such that the arm passes forward of the front wheel hub.  This […]

For my sins I have helped resurrect Milton Keynes Cycling Forum, which brings together the various cycling clubs, interested groups and businesses to further the ambition of having more people enjoying cycling in Milton Keynes. Please see the new website. https://mkcyclingforum.weebly.com/

  This year has seen some major shifts in the world of personal mobility. Car companies are seeing their world changing fast. Financial and job losses are now weekly announcements and new partnerships are being forged to reduce costs. The winds of congestion and pollution are making the dream of car ownership into a nightmare as cities […]

In the world of bikes, materials have played a key role in transforming the industry. In 1818 the ‘swiftwalker’ were made predominantly of wood. At 25Kg they were not light and there were no pedals. Maximum speeds were 5-6 mph unless downhill, where the lack of brakes became an issue. Wood specific strength/kg = 12-120KN.m/Kg. […]

“The choice for mankind lies between freedom and happiness and for the great bulk of mankind, happiness is better.” G.Orwell As Macron told the US congress, “there is no planet B”. The Paris agreement commits to keeping global warming to well below 2 degrees by controlling Greenhouse Gases (GHG). Developed countries should continue to take […]

The biggest deal in cycling history happened when Mobike got bought this week for $2.7Bn by Meituan Dianping. Mobike was only founded in 2015. Transportation is a major focus of Meituan Dianping which has a ride hailing businesses and uses Electric bikes for fast food distribution in China. This is not the only mobility provider […]

There are now over 1.3 billion cars on the roads. There were 130 million in 1960. With ¼ of all adults classified as inactive, doing less than 30 minutes of exercise a week: a side effect of the car’s success has been deterioration in our health. Policy is now changing. NICE (National Institute for Health […]

The government have defined a cycling and walking strategy to grow cycling as a mode for shorter journeys, or as part of a longer journey. They aim to double cycling activity by 2025 and each year reduce the rate of cyclists killed or seriously injured on English roads. The government have called for ideas with supporting […]