2008 News Archives
Ideal Christmas gift! Solar Powered Baglite Launches to keep cyclists and Children safe this Winter
September 2008 - Baglite - a unique new solar-powered, eco-friendly lighting product worn over the shoulders and fitting over any backpack or bag will be keeping cyclists safe on the roads and protecting commuters and children as they walk to and from school this winter.
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Cycle Of Success
August 2008 - Tom Hammersley of Lichfield is celebrating after cycling 59 miles alongside Tony Doyle, the former world champion cyclist.
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Tony leads the way with charity ride
August 2008 - A former world champion cyclist took part in a bike ride with his son to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.
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Time to pedal from capital to the coast
May 2008 - THE British Heart Foundation is calling on all cyclists to limber up for this year's London to Southend Bike Ride..... Tony Doyle, former world champion cyclist, is entering a team from cycling company, Pedalite International.
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Keep young bike riders Safe as the evenings get darker
July 2008 - A new campaign to encourage children to cycle safely on the roads is being launched by Pedalite International, a provider of 360 degree visibility, battery-free pedal lights for bikes, in conjunction with former World Champion and one ...
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Cycle Safer with self powered blinky lights
July 2008 - Green goods: Cycle safer with self-powered blinky pedals. Pedalite's self-powered, illuminated pedals hit exactly this sweet spot: an ingenious 21-st century new spin on a very old bike technology. ....
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Pedal your way to good health
May 2008 - Rising public transport and fuel costs, the desire to improve health, lose weight and to do a bit for the environment are all reasons why thousands of us are ditching our cars and train journeys, in favour of cycling to work.
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Cycling Champ tells parents to fight fear
May 2008 - A FORMER world cycling champion is calling on parents to be brave and allow their children to saddle up. Tony Doyle MBE, of bike loving campaign group Cycling England, says 81 per cent of parents won't allow children to cycle alone because they don't believe they'll be safe - but has urged them to think again.
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Time to pedal from capital to the coast
May 2008 - THE British Heart Foundation is calling on all cyclists to limber up for this year's London to Southend Bike Ride..... Tony Doyle, former world champion cyclist, is entering a team from cycling company, Pedalite International.
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Bike Europe Feature - Oredon Brings Pedalite's Pedal Lights to France
April 2008 - Pedalite International Ltd. has linked a new distribution agreement with French biking specialist Oredon, bringing its unique pedal lights to Oredon's reseller network throughout France.
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Wizzit (Wizz Air Seatback Magazine)
April 2008 - Be seen and Green on your bike with great no-battery cycling accessory Pedalite
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Blogs: A selection of recent Blog entries regarding Pedalite
April 2008 - A visit to the Taiwan Cycle Show Download blog entry
April 2008 - Pimp you ride, light your bike Download Article
March 2008 - battery-free bicycle lighting Download Article
March 2008 - Brighten up those pedals on your bike with LEDS Download Article
March 2008 - battery-free bicycle lighting Download Article
Fitness Scene - The latest must-have items
March 2008 - When you are cycling safety is key - its just you and your bike against the world! Lights are a must when cycling at night or when there's low visibility and these environmentally friendly lights in your pedals are perfect, offering 360-degree visibility up to one kilometre and powered by kinetic energy.
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Battery-Free Bicycle Lighting
March 2008 - In the pecking order of road users, bicycle riders are at the very bottom – the most vulnerable, slowest moving, least visible and most likely to die. So anything you can do to add to your visibility will help, and these new battery-free Pedalites offer 360 degree visibility.
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One good turn deserves another
March 2008 - There's so little not to like about this I just had to rush it out as soon as I heard: The Pedalite. It appeals on just so many levels. As an engineer I can't help but admire the innovative concept for its simplicity and efficiency. Remember those old generator jobs that had a wheel being rubbed against the tyre? Any hill and you may have had light, but you were soon running out of puff! This really gets the rotational energy to light superbly. It's also a critical safety aid.
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Pedalling your way to good health
March 2008 - Former world champion cyclist Tony Doyle, MBE, advises how employers can support their employees' health and wellbeing without breaking the bank.
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Free Energy
March 2008 - Pedalites harvest and store a small amount of the cyclist's energy, enabling the lights to stay flashing for up to 5 minutes even after pedalling stops
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Battery-Free Bicycle Lighting
March 2008 - This new concept of battery-free Pedalites will provide 360 degree lighting to ensure that cyclists can be seen from the side. They are based on patented technology and are powered only using cycling energy. The lights stay on for up to five minutes after the pedalling has stopped meaning that cyclists can also be seen clearly at road junctions. The lights also create a virtual cycle lane so bikes with Pedalites fitted seem wider to cars and they tend to give them more space and distance.
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Pedalite 360 degree visibility pedals: strobing lights for your bike
March 2008 - Riding your bike out at night is pretty dangerous, especially if you don’t wear reflectors or other bright clothing. We’ve seen the Turn Signal Biking Jacket, but that jacket isn’t necessarily for sale. So, what’s a better alternative? Check out the 360 Degree Visibility Pedals from Pedalite, which is essentially pedal lights for your bike. The Pedalite 360 Degree Visibility Pedals offers 360 degree visibility for bicycles during the day and night. No more getting run over by cars. It is battery operated and can be seen as far as 1km away, from any angle — including the side.
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Visibly Stylish
March 2008 - With winter's dark mornings and evenings with us until the end of March, being seen on the roads is still vital to your safety. However, being visible to traffic doesn't mean that you need to sacrifice every ounce of dignity and sartorial elegance. Have a gander at these standout offerings and leave behind the fluorescent "lollipop lady" look.
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February 2008 - Pedalite Pedals Download Article
Review: Pedalite Pedals
February 2008 - The Pedalite pedals are an innovative safety device that has three LED lights in each pedal. A rear red, middle yellow and front white. The lights are powered by a generator within the pedal body itself and, once you’ve been riding a bit, the lights will stay on through stops.
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Review: Pedalite Pedals
February 2008 - Cycling is fun, but doing so at night is definitely more dangerous than during the day as visibility drops to extremely low levels. Hence, you ought to do everything in your power to make youself visible to other road users. This is where the Pedalite Pedals come in.
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Review: Pedalite - A Brilliant Idea !
February 2008 - Pedalite International has had an incredibly successful period in the run up to the launch of their new model 360 degree pedal lights. For those who cycle it is a 'must have' accessory. They are available from most good independent bike shops. You can buy on line or better still, if you cycle to work, inform your employer about Pedalite's corporate scheme.
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Review: Pedalite Pedals Keep You Visible On The Roads
February 2008 - If you often ride your bike in the dark, you’ll know how important it is to be highly visible. Having a light and wearing hi-vis clothing is a good idea but if you don’t like the ‘lollipop person’ look, then these Pedalites are for you.
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Pedalling Your way to good health
February 2008 - Former world champion cyclist Tony Doyle, MBE, advises how employers can support their employees' health and wellbeing without breaking the bank.
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Add Side Lighting to Bikes to Eliminate Accidents
February 2008 - Cycling safety campaigner and former World Champion cyclist, Tony Doyle, MBE, urges cyclists to add side lighting to their bikes. This follows a report this month by Transport for London stating that more than one London rider is involved in a serious cycling accident every day, with three out of four of these accidents taking place at road junctions, where cyclists cannot be seen from the side (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents).
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HR Circles - Work Cycle Schemes Feature
January 2008 - In London alone, there was a 10% increase in the number of cyclists on the road between April and September 2007 compared with last year and an estimated half a million people are now cycling every day. Rising public transport and fuel costs, the desire to improve health, lose weight and to do a bit for the environment are all reasons that thousands of UK workers are ditching their cars and cycling to work
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