Cycling

Cyberbike brings exercise bike accessory to Nintendo Wii

The Nintendo Wii is about to get two new fitness accessories, Cyberbike and Wii dumbbells.

If Wii fit or EA Active wasn't enough to entice you into doing exercise with your games console, games developers, Bigben Interactive, are hoping its two very different...

PHOTOS: Garmin Edge 500

Garmin's new Edge 500 brings sleek GPS functionality to a set of handlebars near you. If you don't want the mapping that the Edge 705 offers, the 500 will give you a much more compact unit.

It is still packed with technology however, offering GPS functions, so...

7 iPhone Apps that let you ditch your GPS

So you've got yourself an iPhone, who hasn't I hear you ask, and you want to get from A to B, so what are your choices? Here are a couple of apps you should take a look at:

TomTom Car Kit
TomTom's navigation service on the iPhone via an app and bolt on...

Google shifts to pedal power to map UK landmarks

The problem with using cars to map streets is that there are some places that cars just can't go. Britain's got a lot of dark alleys, pedestrianized areas and footpaths that Google's intent on getting down, but currently can't.

Its solution? Tricycles. The...

Trixter X-dream Fitness Bike rolls out

Ever felt that exercise bikes were just a little too dull? Trixter agrees and have unleashed the X-dream Fitness Bike on the world. The X-dream system is being adopted by Virgin Active as well as independent gyms nationwide.

The system takes Trixter’s realistic...

Speed Vest for cyclists shown off

The Speed Vest is described as "experimental clothing designed to create an environment in which bicyclists are respected as equal users of the roadway".

However, we agree with the Wired blog that suggests its more the perfect way to show off just how fast you...

LOCT Bodyspace Child Saddle

An enthusiastic mountain biker has created a new saddle so that young kids can ride with their parents, but also get to peddle as if they're cycling too.

The LOCT "Little Ones Come Too" Bodyspace Child Saddle is claimed to be safe for kids as young as 2-years-old.

VIDEO: World's fastest folding bike

The Bike Friday Tikit - the world's fastest folding bike - is now available from Cyclesense.

The claim is that its intuitive fold can be accomplished in just 5 seconds flat and is not slowed down by fiddly catches that need to be clicked into place.

Yakkay's "brainwear" hat-style helmets launch

Available at retailers in Denmark, Yakkay's cycle helmets are aimed at those who want to protect their bonce, but not lose serious street-cred in the process.

They offer four different hat-like "covers" to fit their helmets - that are interchangable - in the...

Google maps Tour de France in Street View

Tour de France fans will be pleased to know that Google has mapped the course of the race in its Maps application - and has linked this to Street View for an even more realistic view of the route.

The map shows you the route stage by stage and offers panoramic...

DIY Turn Signal Biking Jacket

We're all being encouraged to ditch our motors, dust off our cycles and saddle up.

But there are certain dangers to cycling, especially in London town, and especially at night, even with lights.

This concept jacket, should it go into production,...

O2 punts pedal power with help from Dan Le Sac

Orange may be showing a kinetic dance charger at Glastonbury, but O2's getting in on the eco act too at the O2 Wireless event with some motion-powered mobile charging of its own.

The operator will demo specially created bikes that, via pedal power, will juice...

LIKEaBIKE launches Denim Special Edition

LIKEaBIKE, the push bike that promises to help kids to learn how to cycle has launched a new special edition denim model for the summer.

The Jeans Special Edition, which costs £149.99, promises to keep LIKEaBIKE’s original wooden design, and boasts a range...

Bikes to get iPod docks

The folk at D-TANK Design Development in Barcelona have worked on some cool urban bike concepts for Cannondale.

Our pick is the MetroPolite cycle, with a simplistic "product design" feel to it, it features a docking station for an iPod, which also would provide...

Safe Turn indicators launch for cyclists

The Safe Turn indicators are worn on a cyclist's wrist and work like car indicators to alert others of imminent manoeuvres.

The orange LED lights flash thanks to an internal tilt switch to detect the change in angle so automatically switches on when an arm...

Exelite self illuminating safety strap range launches

Safety equipment manufacturer, Exelite has launched its range of self illuminating recreational safety straps.

Already widely used in industry, the new devices debut with the claim of greatly enhancing the safety of cyclists and other road users such as horse-riders,...

Reactiv cycle jacket wins Dyson award

First prize in this year's James Dyson Award has gone to London-based product design student Michael Chen, whose Reactiv jacket was designed to combat hostile cycling conditions in the city.

The Reactiv jacket uses an accelerometer to sense movement, changing...

Firebox offers "virtually" pick-proof Bike Cuffs

At £80, this bike security solution is not cheap, but with a lifetime guarantee and a Silver Rating award from Police-approved security assessors, Sold Secure, it could save you money on your insurance, let alone the cost of replacing your bike.

The heavy-duty...

MoonSaddle eases those ridin’ blues

Every now and again someone takes a fairly conventional item – like the humble bicycle saddle – and does something truly bizarre.

The MoonSaddle, as its name implies, is shaped like a crescent moon. This ergonomic “noseless” design eliminates the part of the...

Bike computer offers digital rear-view mirror

A new bike computer will give riders the chance to see what is behind them when cycling.

Called HindSight, the digital rear-view mirror features a small lens that replaces the handlebar plug or is fitted to the seatpost and then the image is protected on the...

Rearview bike cam coming soon

This is a prototype for Cerevellum's bicycle rearview monitor that will give cyclists a look-see what's behind them.

The unit features a 3.5-inch screen and 4-hour battery life, along with 32MB of storage for workout data and four USB ports for expansion modules....

Superhero cycle clips

These humourous bicycle clips are designed by Gijs Bakker and evoke a certain "superhero" look and feel.

The "wing" design is made from reflective PVC material so cars can see you better in the dark and you can live to fight another day...

$15...

Cyclists stay visible with Pedalite

A survey of over 350 cyclists by Pedalite International Ltd, at the UK’s National Cycle Show, Cycle 2007, Earls Court last month has revealed that the number one fear for cyclists is motorists driving too close to them.

Sixty-one per cent of respondents complained...

Strida 5 compact folding bike available

If you're the type that can look past the indignity a folding bike offers - to its undeniably useful features - then you might like the Strida 5.

Currently offered via Charles & Marie for 550 euros (about £380) it's a super compact bike designed for city dwellers,...

Feetz: bike, shopping trolley and child carriage launches in UK

The "quirky" Feetz TriBike has been created by Dutch designer Lennart Vissers with the aim of letting parents shop on a bike, with a child in tow.

Described as it is a multi-functional and practical bicycle that adapts to its surroundings, with one "smooth"...