oDuring a busy lunch hour, an electric bicycle with thick tires speeds through the green streets of Amsterdam’s Vondelpark. But these vehicles, which the Dutch call “fat bikes”, have been banned in some parts of the Netherlands after a notable increase in accidents, especially involving children. “That’s nonsense!” Henk Hendrik Wolthers, 69, said from the […]
rainBefore the accident, Harold Price, 82, loved riding two wheels. The retired engineer from Griffithtown, Wales, rode about 95 miles a week on his road bike. “Not bad for someone born in ’78,” he said. Other days, like June 2021, I would go out with a friend on a restored motorcycle. They were driving ten
aspirateycling has the potential to benefit your health in many ways, including the mood-boosting properties of breathing in fresh air, the social element of riding with friends, and the simple act of improving your cardiovascular health with every pedal stroke. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. If you purchase something through an affiliate link, we may
meI only became a regular bike rider after the COVID-19 lockdown ended, but it has now become one of the joys of my life. Nothing melts away a stressful day like a quick run down a hill. Not having to think about gas prices, one-way streets, or parking spaces does wonders for my mood. But
SSince coming to the UK from Ethiopia eight years ago I have lost part of my cultural identity. I was stuck in a monotonous, isolated routine studying a degree in biochemistry at Imperial College London, rather than a family-oriented lifestyle. Back in Ethiopia, I was surrounded by my aunts, grandparents, and friends. So this year
EFollowing Team GB’s velodrome success at the 2008 Olympics, campaigners and government ministers have confidently predicted Britain would become a nation of cyclists. There’s just one problem. In most cases, that didn’t happen. Aside from the very concentrated surge in bicycle use during COVID-19, levels of cycle travel in the UK have remained largely stagnant
femaleIf you know someone who goes camping every weekend or enjoys their morning coffee outside, you probably already know that outdoor enthusiasts are particularly picky about their gear. They want to remain comfortable and safe in the elements. A reliable water bottle means no spills on your pack, and a good headlamp will ensure you
I have lived in Arrowtown/Kā-muriwai for 13 years. It’s beautifully preserved, like walking onto a gold mining movie set, but Queenstown International Airport is right on your doorstep. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. If you purchase something through an affiliate link, we may receive a commission. Learn more. Arrowtown is slower than Queenstown/Tāhuna. It’s 20
I I was proud of a calm and adventurous attitude. I traveled alone, jumped off the plane and had full experience with other adrenaline. But something changed when I was about 27 years old. I began to worry about everyday things like going to the supermarket or driving. I was worried about the interactions with
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