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Kicking off GNC's coverage of the Wearable Technology Show, I chat to Valentina of Nomi. Their bright backpack LED display keeps cyclists safe while doubling up as a mobile billboard. The Nomi uses GPS to locate the cyclist and then show adverts relevant to the local area, with the rider earning a small commission from the advertiser. Alternatively, the display
After the success of their smart helmet light for motorcyclists, Cosmo Connected are back at CES with a new version for bicyclists. For once the smart moniker is well deserved and it really could save lives. Todd goes for a ride with Emily. Winning three CES awards in 2018, the Cosmo team's smart helmet for cyclists builds on bike version. With
Continuing GNC's coverage of the British Inventors' Project at Gadget Show Live, I met Mark of Stebles Bikes and his interesting road bicycle with carbon-fibre mudguards integrated into the bike frame. Mark tells me more about his new design and the problem it's trying to solve. As an enthusiastic cyclist himself, the thinking behind Mark's idea was "more riding, less
Today's apartments and smaller houses aren't always conducive to bicycle ownership. Bikes don't stay upright, handlebars mark walls and transporting them can be awkward. They're all wheels and finger-nips. Mark and Julie's BikeDeck looks to solve these problems and I chat with him as part of the British Inventors' Project at Gadget Show Live. The BikeDeck is a free-standing bicycle
Following British success in the sport, cycling has seen a resurgence in the UK and there are some very tasty bikes on the roads these days. Storage when off the road can be a problem though, especially in city apartments. Cycloc provides a solution to this with colourful wall-mounts which both store and show-off the bicycle. Perfect for the bijou
Safety (or lack thereof) is one of the main reasons cited why people don't take up cycling for commuting and with over 20,000 bike accidents in London alone in 2013, it's a reasonable concern. To prevent the most common cycling accidents, the Babel Bike has been designed for a new era of cycling safety with innovative features including a safety cage,
Bicycle helmets are great pieces of equipment and take the brunt of an impact instead of your head in the unfortunate event of an accident. Most things that a cyclist is likely to hit are pretty hard, whether it's a car, tree or the road itself, and a helmet can genuinely save your life. The sad fact is that in