Commuting

Two Locks, One Lamppost: What Actually Keeps a Commuter Bike Out of a Van

Bike theft isn't solved by spending more on a single lock — it's solved by parking smarter, mixing lock types and knowing exactly what your insurance demands. Here's the honest version, from Sold Secure ratings to the AirTag problem nobody mentions.

Nov 8, 2026

The Speed Cap That Makes Britain's Long E-Bike Commutes a Hard Sell

The UK's 250W, 15.5mph e-bike limit works fine for short hops, but it leaves riders doing 15–25 mile commutes stuck between a bicycle and a moped. Here's what the law says in 2026, why speed pedelecs remain out of reach, and what long-distance riders are doing about it.

Nov 8, 2026