City Riding
How to halve car usage in less than a decade – a tour of Gent
We receive a tour of Gent from progressive yet controversial transport lead Filip Watteeuw, who has transformed the city in less than seven years
Michelin launches 'City Street' range, an urban tyre aimed at commuters
Increased puncture protection and a lighter weight are the headline features of the new tyre
How to handle traffic when cycling
Navigating traffic for the first time on a bike can be daunting so Manon Lloyd and Hank have put together these simple tips to help make it more comfortable
Top tips for cycling to work: Beginners guide to commuting by bike
If you’re thinking about using your bike to ride to work for the first time, here’s everything you need to know to ensure a safe and comfortable commute to the office
Study: E-bike owners use their cars less, some get rid of their car completely
New research from Swiss university indicates e-bikes could reduce congestion and pollution in towns and cities worldwide
Cover-up allegations amid heated debate over Low Traffic Neighbourhoods in the UK
The Guardian says the government suppressed a report that backfired and highlighted the popularity and effectiveness of LTNs, but concerns surface again and one scheme in London is suspended
Ride an e-bike for £1 day? Dockless cycle hire meets the Cycle to Work scheme
Scheme offers pre-tax subscription to Forest's e-bike service, giving Londoners 60 minutes of cycling a day without the hassle of bike ownership
The Dutch turned the Netherlands into a bicycle utopia. Here’s how we can do the same in other countries
Chris Bruntlett, author of Building the Cycling City: The Dutch Blueprint, tells us how the rest of the world can learn from the Netherlands
London rental e-bikes to triple amid soaring demand
Electric models twice as popular as traditional mechanical versions, Transport for London suggests as 1,400 e-bikes are added to Santander Cycles fleet
Only 1 in 5 women feel safe cycling at night, says report
Research from micromobility brand Lime shows the extent of the 'pedal gap'
Flanders, Belgium approves plan for speed cameras in bicycle streets
Cyclists going over 30kph will soon be policed by unmanned cameras, although how they'll be identified is unclear
VanMoof coming back to life: New owners outline plans to make e-bike brand a 'world-leader'
McLaren-owned urban mobility brand Lavoie says sales will recommence 'soon' as it enacts changes across three key areas
How to lock your bike securely
Learn how to keep your bike safe with our urban security tips.
Fight or flight: How heart rate data is being used to make cycling safer
GCN speaks to Mike Sewell, head of Gresham Smith’s MPATH program that aims to identify danger zones before anyone gets hurt
Businesses in France offering employees company e-bikes rather than company cars
More and more French employees are being granted access to e-bikes instead of company cars
Chris Boardman urges the government to 'stick with' active travel plans
Response comes after Prime Minister reneged on walking and cycling plans, instead vowing to tackle the 'war on motorists'
Powered by kindness: This worldwide movement is making cycling more accessible
Since 2011, Ole Kassow’s idea to make cycling more inclusive has grown from a Copenhagen experiment to a worldwide movement. We spoke to him to hear more
In the US, bike trips increase 37% from 2019 to 2022
A new study shows just how big the pandemic-driven increase in cycling was, and shows that participation has remained high in 2022
New York City Council votes to launch its own e-bike trade-in
Unlike the program offered by the Equitable Commute Project, the new bikes will be largely subsidised by the city
Cyclists 'stalked' by self-driving taxis in Austin, Texas
Driverless taxis are acting peculiarly and making life awkward for cyclists
Dangerous e-bikes: Trade-in scheme falls flat in New York
Despite fire risks, only two bikes have been traded in for more reputable models, leaving potentially dangerous batteries on the streets
Paris dockless e-scooters ban comes into effect
On Friday, September 1, Paris became the first European capital to ban rented electric scooters
How to ride in a city: Cycling tips for busy streets
Our advice for feeling confident, safe and in control while riding in an urban environment
Can you go for a gravel ride in London? Hank and Conor find out
Conor Dunne and James 'Hank' Lowsley-Williams meet with Tekkerz rider Amy Perryman for a surprisingly wild ride in the capital