Many of the fatal accidents on cyclists arise from collisions with cars. In the nighttime when visibility gets worse, the backlight of the bicycle is indispensable for preventing accidents, but in ...
Earlier this month, we first heard about a radar system for cyclists, known as the Backtracker. In a nutshell, it emits radar pulses to the rear of the bike, then warns the rider when it detects ...
Cycling on the highway can definitely be a risky business. If riders are distracted or have the wind in their ears, vehicles rapidly approaching from behind can be almost right on top of them before ...
The dualism in the life of a cyclist is that every day, on one side you have the joy of embarking on the open road, on the other side the danger that lurks behind due to rear approaching vehicles ...
A new device called the Backtracker has been created for cyclists to help them be aware of what is happening behind them and warn incoming traffic. As its creators explain it takes care of what’s ...
Even seasoned cyclists complain that they need eyes in the back of their heads to stay safe on the road. And now a team of entrepreneurs have created a radar for cyclists that gives riders the speed ...
South African startup iKubu has developed a new safety device for cyclists it calls the “Backtracker”, and is funding it through Dragon Innovation. The device consists of a back light and radar unit ...
iKubu has created something that just might save a biker’s life. Called the Backtracker, the device notifies you how fast and how close cars are approaching behind you and it reacts by flashing a ...