I rode Volkswagen’s ‘world’s safest e-bike’ at IFA 2026 — I love the glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly, doesn’t it?
 I rode Volkswagen’s ‘world’s safest e-bike’ at IFA 2026 — I love the glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly, doesn’t it?

I love Volkswagen’s glasses and radar, but the helmet looks a bit silly, doesn’t it?

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Get up to 56% off lightweight down jackets from Patagonia, Rab, Arc’teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for autumn
 Get up to 56% off lightweight down jackets from Patagonia, Rab, Arc’teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for autumn

Offering maximum cosiness with minimal weight and bulk, a great lightweight down jacket is my autumn essential.

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Get up to 40% off waterproof jackets from Rab, Patagonia, Arc’teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for rainy weather season
 Get up to 40% off waterproof jackets from Rab, Patagonia, Arc’teryx and more — here are my top recommendations for rainy weather season

Contrary to what it might feel like, this sunshine isn’t going to last forever.

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Patagonia outdoor clothing is up to 40% off — here are the fleeces, waterproofs and base layers I’d buy for my late-summer adventures
 Patagonia outdoor clothing is up to 40% off — here are the fleeces, waterproofs and base layers I’d buy for my late-summer adventures

Patagonia is one of my favorite outdoor brands, but it’s not cheap — so I’ll be taking full advantage of this sale.

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Tadej Pogačar is riding for Tour de France glory on an individually-specced 3D-printed saddle — and an AI-designed helmet for good measure
 Tadej Pogačar is riding for Tour de France glory on an individually-specced 3D-printed saddle — and an AI-designed helmet for good measure

3D-printed saddles could be the next big breakthrough in pro cycling – here’s why.

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“Players using CryoTherm Palm felt 60% cooler, held 2.45% higher speeds and preserved sprint velocity 4.7% better” — I asked Therabody’s Chief Science Officer how England’s World Cup squad is using a new cooling device to combat heat and boost performance
 “Players using CryoTherm Palm felt 60% cooler, held 2.45% higher speeds and preserved sprint velocity 4.7% better” — I asked Therabody’s Chief Science Officer how England’s World Cup squad is using a new cooling device to combat heat and boost performance

Therabody’s Chief Science Officer tells us about the high-tech cooling gadgets his company supplied to England’s World Cup squad — which work by cooling the user’s palms.

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“It mirrors real life better than most gym exercises” A celebrity PT recommends this simple move as the best strength exercise most over 50s aren’t doing
 “It mirrors real life better than most gym exercises” A celebrity PT recommends this simple move as the best strength exercise most over 50s aren’t doing

David Higgins has trained everyone from Margot Robbie and Scarlet Johansson to Richard Madden and Pedro Pascal.

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Sick of overheating mid-run? I tested a workout baselayer incorporating smart fiber, thermo-regulation technology originally developed for astronauts
 Sick of overheating mid-run? I tested a workout baselayer incorporating smart fiber, thermo-regulation technology originally developed for astronauts

The Walero range incorporates Outlast thermo-regulation tech, so I wanted to give it a go.

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Vapes and e-bikes mean UK firefighters now deal with a lithium-ion battery fire every five hours — follow these tips to stay safe

A new report highlights a growing problem with lithium-ion fires, and modified e-bikes in particular.

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Think you’ve got a marathon in you? I can’t help you break a two-hour record, but I can help kit you out with everything you need to run your first race — here are 10 essential bits of running kit recommended by me, a fitness editor

Here are 10 road running essentials to get started, including affordable ‘pocket rocket’ running watches.

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