Despite faster, fitter athletes and advancements in technology, cycling’s governing body wants to slow things down.
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The answer lies in the elegant biomechanics of how our bodies interact with this wonderfully simple machine.
Skorts were once truly progressive. Their role in contemporary society, however, is a bit more complicated.
What happens when amateurs take on the Tour de France route? Fatigue, triumph and lessons in endurance.
In the wake of recent deaths involving e-bikes and e-scooters, an overhaul of safety regulations covering them is urgently needed.
Hot sunny days can make footpaths, bike lanes and city streets unbearable. If we want people to ditch the car, we’re going to need more trees, research shows.
Geopolitical threats from China and the United States abound. That could be a tough pill to swallow for Taiwan − and American consumers.
Many drivers fail to notice bikes until it’s too late. Sometimes this phenomenon is referred to as SMIDSY (‘sorry mate, I didn’t see you’).
Efforts to remove bike lanes in Toronto could result in more injuries and make transportation more challenging for people.
People want easy access to green spaces and shops and they don’t want to travel more than 20 minutes to get there – but women feel a lot less comfortable after dark.
Walking and cycling get 90c per person each year from the Australian government. What if that figure rose to $5, $10 or $15?
When women were portrayed cycling, they were often eroticised and undressed.
Strong, light composite materials have revolutionised many sports. But these composites are notoriously hard to recycle
Encouraging walking, cycling and public transport use requires a cohesive, collaborative approach by all involved. The latest University of Canterbury travel survey shows how effective it can be.
New research suggests house buyers “price in” access to cycle routes.
Philadelphia implemented new policies this year to better protect pedestrians and cyclists, but the city has a long way to go to reach its Vision Zero commitment of zero traffic deaths by 2030.
Cycling provides many physical and mental health benefits, but older riders have specific concerns, such as balance. A bike network expert explains what seniors need to be comfortable pedaling.
As roads have evolved, so too have bikes and bike helmets.
According to a reliable poll, New Zealanders are about evenly split on investing more in cycleways, contrary to Transport Minister Simeon Brown’s recent claims.
The billions allocated for roads in the National Land Transport Programme will not see any actually built in the next three years.
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