Halfbike by Kolelinia lets riders stand up while pedalling
Transportation start-up Kolelinia has created a vehicle that uses pedal power to transport riders around town while standing up, like a low-tech version of a Segway (+ movie). More
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Norman Foster promotes "cycling utopia" above London's railways
News: British architect Norman Foster has unveiled a concept to build a network of elevated pathways above London's railways to create safe car-free cycling routes, following 14 cyclist deaths on the city's streets in 2013. More
Sandwichbike flat-pack wooden bicycle by PedalFactory goes into production
A flat-pack wooden bicycle that can be assembled in less than an hour has gone into production (+ slideshow). More
"It's time to refigure the design problem of the London street"
Opinion: as a sixth cyclist dies in London in two weeks, Sam Jacob argues that roads should be designed "in a way that incorporates intelligence as well as brute engineering" and asks:" "Who is the city for?" More
"Self-driving cars are the answer. But what is the question?"
Opinion: after five cyclists die on London roads in nine days, Dan Hill asks whether driverless cars would make our roads safer, or whether dependance on "an algorithmic organisation of society" would only encourage complacency. More
Concept 1865 electric bike by Ding3000
German design studio Ding3000 has created a high-tech version of the first pedalled bicycle, introducing electric power and plastics to the 148-year-old invention (+ slideshow). More
Xkuty One electric bike by The Electric Mobility Company
Riders can use their iPhone as the dashboard for this electric bike designed by Spanish transport firm The Electric Mobility Company. 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
Paper Pulp Helmet by Tom Gottelier, Bobby Petersen and Ed Thomas
A group of Royal College of Art graduates has used the pulp from mulched newspapers to form helmets for London's cycle hire scheme (+ movie). More
4StrikeBike by TSG Essempio
A bicycle that can be pedalled with hands and feet at the same time has been developed by Dutch studio TSG Essempio. More
Competition: five sets of Bookman bicycle lights to be won
Competition: we're offering readers the chance to win sets of Bookman bicycle lights in two new colours. More
Lorry redesigned to prevent cyclist deaths
News: a London cycling organisation has come up with a concept for a lorry with no blindspot to reduce the number of cyclists killed in collisions. More
Bikers Rest by Marcus Abrahamsson for Nola
Stockholm 2013: Swedish designer Marcus Abrahamsson devised this bollard with a foot rest and handle to help cyclists keep their balance at traffic lights. More
Clarity Bike by Designaffairs
This conceptual see-through bike by German studio Designaffairs would be made from the same strong and lightweight plastic used in fighter jet canopies. More
Bao House by dot Architects
This mobile home by Chinese studio dot Architects consists of a quilted cube attached to the back of a tricycle. More
Rapha Cycle Club by Brinkworth
London cyclists can hang their bicycles on the walls while they grab a coffee or browse at this Soho store for cyclewear brand Rapha by design studio Brinkworth (+ slideshow). More
Paralympic design: competitive handcycles
Athletes without the use of their lower body use cycles propelled by hand pedals in the road cycling events at the London 2012 Paralympics. More
Beer Wrench by Budnitz
If you like beer and cycling, this is the tool for you: a spanner with a bottle opener at the other end. More
BAT bicycle by Axalko
Dezeen promotion: this video shows Basque woodworking company Axalko crafting a bicycle frame from wood. More
Magnetic Bike Lights by Copenhagen Parts
These magnetic bicycle lights by Copenhagen Parts turn on as soon as they come into contact with the steel frame. More