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Netherlands Tackles Youth E-Bike Safety With New Rules
SolutionsApr 24

Netherlands Tackles Youth E-Bike Safety With New Rules

The Dutch government is introducing minimum age limits and mandatory helmets for young e-bike riders after fatbike injuries jumped from zero to 301 in just four years. Half the victims are teens, prompting new safety measures to protect young cyclists.

Dutch News2 min read
Cyclists Get Wearable Airbag Protection Within 2 Years
InnovationApr 14

Cyclists Get Wearable Airbag Protection Within 2 Years

A sleek airbag skinsuit that deploys in 60 milliseconds could protect cyclists from devastating crashes starting in 2028. The technology weighs just 700 grams and protects the body parts helmets can't reach.

The Verge2 min read
Škoda's New Bike Bell Cuts Through Noise-Canceling Headphones
VideosApr 8

Škoda's New Bike Bell Cuts Through Noise-Canceling Headphones

A car company just solved one of cycling's most modern problems with a completely analog bell that pedestrians wearing ANC headphones can actually hear. The secret? Two precisely tuned frequencies that slip past noise cancellation technology.

New Atlas2 min read
Belgian Airbag System Could Save Pro Cyclists' Lives
VideosJan 19

Belgian Airbag System Could Save Pro Cyclists' Lives

Professional cyclists race at speeds over 30 mph wearing only helmets for protection. A Belgian company just invented wearable airbags that fit into cycling shorts and deploy in 100 milliseconds during crashes.

New Atlas3 min read
New Folding Bike Helmet Cuts Brain Injury Risk by 88%
InnovationJan 19

New Folding Bike Helmet Cuts Brain Injury Risk by 88%

A sleek new helmet folds to half its size for easy transport while protecting cyclists from the most dangerous type of crash injuries. It's the first folding helmet to include brain-protecting technology developed by neurosurgeons.

New Atlas2 min read