Share Bike Sharing in China: Huge Numbers Abandoned There are estimated to be at least a billion bicycles in the world. Every year manufacturers add another 100 million to the total. China makes more than 50% of those new bikes – but right now it is finding that a huge bike sector can be something of a mixed blessing. The problem is the country’s bike-sharing boom, […]
Share Fixed Gear Bikes: Old-fashioned machines that are hot right now! Feel like being a little bit retro – and right up to date at the same time? Then how about riding a “fixie” (also known as fixed gear bikes) – old-fashioned but up-to-date machines that are also quite practical and have something of a cult following? Fixies offer an entertaining mixture of really old technology, really […]
Share Mountain Biking Safety: The Lighter Side… Most sensible cyclists know that mountain biking safety is something that has to be taken seriously; you need to be alert, even when you’re out for a day’s relaxation. But life has a way of dishing up the occasional unexpected danger – particularly when animals are involved. While there have been some nasty incidents involving wildlife, […]
