The desire to own and drive your own car used to be a life-defining characteristic for young Brits – but its importance is fading. And it’s the same case in other countries too, from the US and Germany to Japan and Australia. But why? And how is the car industry responding?

Since Bradley Wiggins became the first British cyclist to win the Tour de France and star coach David Brailsford helped the GB cycling team win several Olympic golds, cycling has hit the mainstream. More than two million people cycle at least once a week in the UK.

Around half a million bikes are sold in Denmark each year, and nine out of ten Danes own one. It's the ideal location for high-tech smart bike-sharing scheme Gobike to debut. But what will it mean for locals? And can it provide an effective solution to travel in other cities?

France’s transport ministry has announced a new initiative to get people out of their cars and onto their bikes. Employers have pledged to pay their staff 25 cents for every kilometre spent commuting on two wheels. But do financial incentives actually change behaviour?

Women's fitness and wellness is an increasingly sexualised industry, characterised by an obsession with an enhanced physical appearance. But how do real women feel about the sexualisation of wellness? Could the allure of feeling sexy encourage more women to work out?

In the UK, many shops look the same – but the most successful retailers understand that inspiration doesn't always come from within their immediate sector. Retail expert John Ryan explains why.

Since the first bike path was built in Brooklyn in 1894, over 200,000 New Yorkers cycle the streets every day. But this green and healthy shift has run into difficulties, so cyclists are crowdsourcing a map of cycling issues and hazard warnings to promote bike safety.

PleaseCycle allows organisations to reward their employees with redeemable 'Bike Miles', as a way to demonstrate saving carbon, increasing productivity and lowering absenteeism. Staff can see how much carbon they've saved and earn rewards.