The winner of Taiwan’s International Bicycle Design Competition was this tricycle for toddlers. The GraduateEngineer explains: “Most children learn how to ride a bike on training wheels, but these simply keep the bike from tipping,” said Scott S. Shim, [one of the designers]. “Our bike allows children to learn how to balance themselves as they ride instead of looking back to see if their parent is still holding the bike.” The 16-inch-wheel bicycle looks like a tricycle, but as the child gains momentum and learns [...]

Within a month of riding his like-a-bike (which we sell), my two year old son is unstoppable, scooting and slaloming on busy pavements and freewheeling down ramps. I soon may need to buy him an Alutech “my first wildsau” with rear disc brake , (pictured above).

Workbike.org has posted a very good article by Simon Brandon first published in Velovision about the joys and tribulation of the London pedicab industry, now entering its seventh year. After having successfully fended off various legal challenges by the taxi industry, it is now trying to find a way to be recognised by the authorities as a positive contribution to London. However pedicabs are still more part of the tourist and entertainment economy, rather than accepted means of transport. Overall riders have shown great responsibility [...]