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- People for Bikes is making cycling safer with Ride Spot Tue, 23 Apr 19, 1:30amPeople for Bikes is doing its part to make cycling safe. The non-profit organization now has two networking projects to help keep cyclists safe across the country: a city ratings database and a guide on the best city biking...
- DIY device emits a distinctive sound to keep cyclists safe Wed, 26 Jul 17, 4:00amMexico City-based design agency Studio Jose de la O is on a mission to make urban cyclists safer by increasing their visibility - through sound. The Ecobici is a DIY device that uses a variety of upcycled parts to create...
- Life-saving Classon bike helmet has built-in cameras and turn signals Tue, 26 Jul 16, 12:00amThe helmet has a number of safety features that aim to make cyclists aware of their environment without taking away the enjoyment of the ride. Cameras in the front and back of the helmet constantly scan the rider's immediate...
- New life-saving bike helmet features cameras and turn signals Tue, 26 Jul 16, 12:00amThe helmet has a number of safety features that aim to make cyclists aware of their environment without taking away the enjoyment of the ride. Cameras in the front and back of the helmet constantly scan the rider's immediate...
- London’s Boris bike share program uses lasers to create personal bike lanes Wed, 20 Jan 16, 5:30amLondon’s community bike-sharing program, Santander Cycles, is rolling out upgrades to its bikes in early 2016. Making sure that bike safety has never been cooler, the cycles will be equipped with laser lights which project...
- Haize bike compass makes navigating while riding easy and safe Wed, 4 Nov 15, 12:00amNavigating directions on Google maps while speeding on your bicycle can sometimes be a tricky maneuver. London’s Onomo has launched a new compass that utilizes the GPS functions in your smart phone to make the ride much...
- Lumos helmet keeps bikers safe with turn signals and brake lights Thu, 10 Sep 15, 10:00pmEver felt invisible on the road at night on your bike? You're not alone. Cyclists are always complaining that motorists act carelessly around bikes and drive as if they don't exist; drivers on the other hand say that bike...
- HueRay’s rechargeable bike grip lights protect cyclists from the side Sat, 30 May 15, 5:56amToday, HueRay! is launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund the pilot run of its flagship product, revolutionary light emitting bicycle grips. HueRay! aims to deliver safety, comfort and style to the growing number of urban...
- Put This on Your Bike Helmet and You’ll Never Ride Alone Again Sun, 20 Apr 14, 3:00amIn cities all over the world, a growing number of people are leaving their cars in the garage and commuting by bike instead. The only problem is, neither infrastructure nor driver education has kept up with the influx of...
- Schwinn’s CycleNav Helps Bicyclists Navigate Without Riding into a Tree Sat, 11 Jan 14, 7:30amSchwinn’s new CycleNav Smart Bike Navigator helps riders navigate unfamiliar areas safely and simply. The handle-bar mounted device connects to a smart phone via Bluetooth, and gives riders audible audio commands and light...
- MIT-Designed Copenhagen Wheel Finally Hits the Market, Turns any Bike Into a Hybrid Electric Vehicle Wed, 4 Dec 13, 5:30amWhen MIT unveiled designs for the Copenhagen Wheel in 2009, it generated a lot of buzz. The deceptively simple, self-contained system can turn any bike into a "smart electric hybrid" cycle by providing a kinetic boost for...
- More than 1,000 London Cyclists Stage Die-In to Call for Greater Road Safety Mon, 2 Dec 13, 10:00pmA crowd of over 1,000 cyclists gathered outside Transport for London headquarters on Friday to protest what they say is dangerous transport infrastructure in the city...
- Jeff Woolf’s Folding Bike Helmet Could Revolutionize Cycling Safety Thu, 21 Nov 13, 12:00amFoldable bikes are a popular trend, but what about folding helmets? Morpher is a brand new portable helmet that is designed to fit into a bag to encourage cyclists to take their safety more seriously...
- Jeff Woolf’s Incredible Folding Bike Helmet Could Revolutionize Cycling Safety Thu, 21 Nov 13, 12:00amFoldable bikes are a popular trend, but what about folding helmets? Morpher is a brand new portable helmet designed to fit into a bag, and help encourage cyclists to take their safety more seriously...
- New BLAZE Bike Light Uses Lasers to Keeps Cyclists Safe at Night Thu, 19 Sep 13, 5:15amAs bike use rises around the world, cycling injuries and fatalities have increased as well. British design student Emily Brooke was concerned to hear that 79 percent of accidents in the UK occur when bikers are riding at...