One by Thomas Jowen. Courtesy of Thomasjowen.co.uk

With the days fast warming up, spending your lazy weekend afternoons exploring the great outdoors is the perfect excuse to de-stress and get back in touch with nature. Cycling is by far one of the best ways to not only enjoy the spring sights and weather, but also to give your body a balanced work-out. In fact, cycling is one of the most effective exercises for maintaining health fitness, and even a small amount is enough to help boost your metabolism level. In addition, cycling offers a great way to exercise without exposing any relatively fragile joints to severe impact in the way jogging does.

For those who are looking to make a statement out on the bicycle lanes, Thomas Owen’s achingly hip bicycle will surely do the trick. A highly talented product designer who effortlessly fuses innovation with eco design, Jowen has designed the One bicycle, an invention which would provide the ideal solution to the current congestion problems being faced by metropolises across the world.

One combines multiple solutions into one ingenious contraption, because not only is it infinitely cheaper than a car, but it is also light, compact, and of course, environmentally conscious. The bicycle may be easily folded into a handy carrying case, and for those who thought that the folding bikes of the 90’s were oh-so-unstylish, One solves that problem too.

Having graduated with top honours from the University of Derby and collaborated with the likes of Fredrikson Stallard, Owen’s distinct style is certain to make him one to watch in the months ahead. In the meantime, ditch that BlackBerry, stop Twittering and hop onto a bicycle. Spring is at your doorstep.