The Electric Bike is not a new phenomenon. One of the first patents for the electric bicycle was granted to Ogden Bolton Jr, in 1895, which included the hub motor which is widely used in the electric bicycle industry and is one of the best ways to propel an electric bicycle.
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The cycling boom we have experienced in the last few years has seen more and more people cycling on the roads of Britain and consequently the cycle lights and accessories industry has grown with it. From established bike brands to independent, crowd-funded start-ups; companies worldwide are competing to bring cyclists the latest technology and the most stylish safety features to their bikes. A large proportion of this innovation, quite rightly, has gone towards making cycling on the roads safer and resulted in hundreds of products which increase the visibility of a cyclist. This article will consider whether these new products are actually road legal.
Read MoreMany drivers in the UK, particularly those living in busy cities, will have at some point felt a pang of jealousy towards the cyclists on the road who are able to ride though the traffic to their destination. However, whilst the ability to ride past stationary traffic is one of the many benefits of choosing to cycle, many road users are unsure of whether or not it is technically legal or, for that matter, safe.
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Cyclists manoeuvring in tight spaces alongside heavy flows of traffic can be faced with an impending pothole and as a result, have to swerve, suddenly brake and unfortunately may lose control. Such an obstacle may in extreme circumstances cause a collision with vehicles and injuries can be very serious. The significant difference between surface area on a bike tyre and on a car tyre means that a cyclist cannot with confidence proceed over a pothole without causing damage to the tyre.
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Cycling can be a healthy and fun activity for all ages, although ensuring the safety of our children is as important as the any of the health benefits that are advertised. Minister for Cycling, Robert Goodwill confirmed plans for a national spend of over £375 million over the next five years and national charity Get Britain Cycling wants to see 10% of all trips to be made by bicycle by 2025. It is important however that as participation in cycling increases that the safety of our children remains paramount. Despite the £375 million budget recently set by this government, it is highly unlikely that Britain’s roads will be greatly improved or will be more welcoming to cyclists. Whilst we may not have the sophisticated transport infrastructure of countries such as the Netherlands, it is possible to educate our children to minimise the risks to them. Now is the time to ensure that our generation of children are aware of cycling safety and have a working knowledge of the basic rules of the road. For example, does your child know that it is illegal for a cyclist to use a pavement that is by a road but may be perfectly legal to use a pavement in a park? With Britain’s children inspired by the triumphs of Olympians such as Chris Hoy and Bradley Wiggins the efforts of organisations such as Bikeability should be publicised. Wearing a hat and being fully aware of the vehicular traffic can improve road safety immensely and make Get Britain Cycling’s hopes of increased participation a realistic goal. A bicycle is an investment into a child’s lifestyle – a life long hobby which can also bring health and other social benefits. Let’s make the safety of our child cyclists the main priority in the ongoing cycling...
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