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Mercedes-Benz EQ Fellows: Emily Brooke

Beryl's founder and CEO aims to remove blindspots for cyclists

12 February 201912 February 2019

Presented in partnership with Mercedes-Benz EQ

With Beryl, founder and CEO Emily Brooke intends to light up the world for cyclists—making it safer along the way. In 2012, Brooke invented Laserlight, a bike accessory that laser projects an image ahead so that drivers can see who is cycling nearby. Laserlight (along with Beryl’s other products) are chipping away at problems with blindspots. And Brooke’s products have been so successful that they even accompany …

Holiday Gift Guides 2018: Sportsball

Whether in your own backyard, on the road or the slopes, some of our favorite gifts for active people

CH Editors

23 November 201820 November 2018

Read — Design

As constant consumers (and creators) of the internet, we cannot emphasize enough the value of time spent outdoors. Surfing, skating and cycling have long been important to COOL HUNTING, but the unprecedented splendor of early-morning hikes, staring at the stars by night or walking through a tantalizing new city only hint at the uncountable ways to enjoy time outside. That’s what our Sportsball Gift Guide is for: …

DCA Design’s Optic Augmented Reality Cyclist Helmet

This year's Red Dot "Best of the Best" mobility concept award winner

David Graver

3 October 201624 August 2018

Read — Tech

Snap judgments play a heavy role in the world of cycling. And now, Warwickshire, UK—based agency DCA Design has a proposal to give cyclists even more necessary information to make decisions quickly and safely. Their proposal for Optic, the winner of this year’s Red Dot “Best of the Best” concept award in the mobility category, integrates a drop-down visor into a bike helmet. More than …