VanMoof's Boncho rain mac covers both bike and rider to encourage wet-weather city cycling
Dutch bike manufacturer VanMoof has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a poncho that protects the wearer and their bicycle from the rain. More
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Magnetic STiKK bike light slots into the handlebars of a bicycle
German industrial designer Fabian Ludwig has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund a cylindrical light that is inserted into the handlebars of bicycles (+ slideshow). More
Dezeen's top 10 cycling designs of 2015
A bicycle made from oak, a light-reflective spray and a minimal compass that pairs with a smartphone app are among Dezeen social media editor Ross Bryant's favourite cycling-related designs this year. More
Today we like: cycling
The London Design Museum's Cycle Revolution exhibition opens today, so we're revisiting some of the best and most unusual cycling designs from the Dezeen archives.
Recent examples include a compass that guides riders with a single arrow, a folding bike that weighs less than a watermelon, a wooden composite bike frame (pictured), and an augmented reality helmet designed to make urban cycling safer. See more design for cycling »
Keyless Grasp bicycle lock uses fingerprint data to unlock
A biometric bike lock that opens using the owner's thumbprint has been launched on Kickstarter by a pair of Canadian engineers. More
Map's BeeLine bicycle compass guides cyclists with a single arrow
London design studio Map Project Office has created a minimal compass that pairs with a smartphone app to point cyclists through the city (+ slideshow). More
Onomo's "magic compass" uses LEDs to guide cyclists
London startup Onomo has launched a Kickstarter campaign to support the release of its Haize compass, which uses flashing and colour-changing lights to direct cyclists to their destination (+ slideshow). More
SmartHalo bicycle accessory combines navigation, activity tracking and alarm system
Canadian company CycleLabs has launched a smart device for bicycles that is designed to help navigate and track routes, and prevent theft (+ movie). More
Bone-conduction headphones allow cyclists to hear traffic noise while listening to music
Graduate shows 2015: these headphones by Royal College of Art graduate Gemma Roper clip to a cycling helmet and play music through the wearer's cheekbones so they are still able to listen out for vehicles (+ movie). More
ByBrown designs Raindress for style-conscious female cyclists
Dutch fashion studio ByBrown has created a windproof and waterproof dress for staying dry while cycling in the city. More
Dezeen's top 10 cycling designs of 2014
An elevated bicycle highway for London, a "bike in a bag", and a glow-in-the-dark cycle path were among Dezeen editor Anna Winston's favourite cycling-related designs on Dezeen this year. More
Volvo's connected helmet warns cyclists of car collisions
CES 2015: Swedish car brand Volvo is launching a prototype cycling helmet that offers two-way communication between the wearer and nearby drivers to help prevent accidents (+ movie). More
Karl Mikael Ling's Pincher rack offers "a simple way to showcase your bike"
This simple rack made from just six components, by Swedish designer Karl Mikael Ling, is designed to simultaneously store and show off a bicycle in a small apartment. More
Marlies Schets' reflective fabrics turn everyday accessories into cycling safety gear
Dutch Design Week 2014: retro-reflective thread is woven into a range of fabrics by Marlies Schets to create a line of accessories that reflect light at night, turning them into cycling safety garments. More
Seatylock is a bicycle seat that is also a removable bike lock
A New York-based company has unveiled designs for a bicycle seat that also functions as a one-metre-long bike lock made of steel links that fold up under the seat for storage during travel (+ slideshow). More
Henrichs launches hi-vis garments for fashion-conscious cyclists
Journalist and fashion designer Sara Henrichs has launched a range of high-visibility reflective clothing for cycling in style at night (+ slideshow). More
Bike Lift and Carry by Mukomelov helps to transport bicycles up steps
Ukrainian studio Mukomelov has designed a bicycle shoulder strap that unrolls like a queue divider to connect the seat and handlebars for carrying bikes up hills or stairs (+ slideshow). More
Paul Cocksedge's Double O bike lights slot securely around a D-lock
London designer Paul Cocksedge has launched a set of circular bike lights on Kickstarter that can be locked to a bicycle by slotting them over a standard lock (+ movie). More
Cup holder by Bookman for coffee-fuelled cycling
Swedish bicycle accessory brand Bookman has created a cup holder that snaps onto handlebars so city bikers can cycle with their takeaway coffees (+ movie). More
Cycling shoes by Tracey Neuls for Tokyobike
London Design Festival 2013: footwear designer Tracey Neuls has teamed up with Tokyobike to create handmade shoes with rubber soles and reflective strips especially for cycling. More