All good things must come to an end. Sadly, today is the end for the London Cyclist Blog. I created the blog back in 2007 because I was frustrated at the lack of information online for everyday cyclists like myself. To my surprise, the blog grew to ...
Hexlox review – Secure your bicycle wheels, saddle and headset
The Hexlox is a tiny little magnetic attachment that sits inside your existing seat post bolt, headset bolts and wheels skewer bolts. With it in place, it makes it a lot harder for a thief to steal your bicycle components. It's a brilliantly ...
How Amsterdam got its cycling revolution and why we’re still waiting
Guest post by William Manners Visiting Amsterdam for the first time was an eye-opening experience. Staying in a district a bit outside the city centre, it was difficult not to wander around without constantly being struck by a sense that I had ...
Top tips for anyone looking to keep up the winter cycle training
This is a guest post by John Scripps, Head of Programming and Product Development at Lee Valley VeloPark. 1. Embrace the weather – Winter in the UK can feel like forever so don’t stay cooped up indoors. Our one mile road circuit is open all year ...
Beeline Review – Cycling directions with a difference
I remember back in October 2015 seeing Beeline on Kickstarter and thinking "what an odd, interesting looking little device". Flash forward a couple of years to October 2017 and Kate from Beeline reached out to see if we'd like to test one out for a ...
Knog PWR lights and portable charger review
The new Knog PWR range - the Commuter and the Rider are bike lights with a built in power bank to allow you to charge your devices. In time, Knog will be releasing additional tech, including a speaker which will plug in directly to the unit. Both ...
From Portreath to Devoran – Coast to Coast Cycle
At just 11 miles long, the Sustrans Mineral Tramways Coast to Coast is one of the shortest coast to coast rides you can do in the UK. Almost the entire route is traffic free. Over the summer holidays, while I was in Cornwall, I took the ...
Choosing the right bike rack
Shock announcement: Many cyclists also own cars! You heard it here first. Many cyclists enjoy using said cars for heading off to far flung places to ride their bikes. Transporting them involves some kind of bike rack. Whether that’s a ...
Altor 560G Bike Lock Review
Kryptonite or Abus? This used to be the extent of your bike locking choices. Now, it's a little more complicated. Do you want a keyless bike lock? A bike lock with GPS? A bike lock that sits around your hips? Beyond any gimmicks, what a cyclist ...
Cycling around the Isle of Wight
Guest blog by Robbie from Isle of Wight Guru The Isle of Wight's Victorian seaside resorts and stretches of fossil-filled coastline feel a long way from London, but it's only about 90 minutes by train to the ferry so it's achievable for a ...
Bike locks: Which locks do London’s bike shop owners recommend?
This is a guest post by Richard Cantle, founder of Stolen Ride. The site helps cyclists re-unite with their stolen bikes. Hackney Peddler We sell Abus, Kryptonite and Knog. Abus and Kryptonite are the market leaders and have a long proven ...
Best cycling routes and climbs in Portugal
I've asked Jeff Jones, founder of Flyingeese to share his favourite cycling routes and climbs in Portugal. Cycling was a lifeline for me when I worked in the City. It was as much mental as physical – getting in the saddle was such a necessary ...
London’s favourite urban and road cycling event is back
Europe’s fastest-growing bike event Spin Cycling Festival returns to London for its fifth edition from the 12th - 14th May! Having grown from a small cycling event established in 2013 to filling its new home at Olympia London, tickets are selling ...
Our must-have cycling kit for spring 2017
Look! That strange burning orb that’s suddenly appeared in the sky – what is it? Could it be… the sun, heralding the end of winter and the beginning of a season bathed in light? Of course, by the time you read this is will be raining, freezing or ...
Cycling, pollution and London – what you need to know
London's poor air quality has been in the headlines and, as a cyclist, this invisible danger is a major concern. According to figures from Kings College London, by January 5th of this year, Brixton had already exceeded the annual EU permitted ...
London weekend getaway: From Maidenhead to Windsor
The area surrounding Maidenhead ticked a lot of boxes when I was recently looking for a weekend away from London. Great gastropubs, cafes, lots of cycle routes along the river, old manor houses and there were even opportunities to sail, kayak and ...
dhb Flashlight Highline Waterproof Jacket review
On a wet, windy and miserable day I shouted to my girlfriend: "Quick! Put your dhb Women's Flashlight Highline Waterproof Jacket on and run outside! There's no time to waste". Such is the life of a cycling bloggers girlfriend. Over the past ...
3 Additions to Make Google Maps Perfect for Cyclists
Ever since Google Maps added directions for cyclists, I've been a very regular user. Google Maps does a fairly good job of choosing a bike friendly route and it's a pretty good interface. However, as a cyclist and someone who likes to complain ...
HeyGreenGO – A new way to meet fellow cyclists
One of the most common questions I get asked is: "How do I meet fellow cyclists?". It seems many of us want to socialise beyond our current friendship groups, but we don't really know exactly how to go about it. Despite feeling a little awkward at ...
A French cycling tour inspired by Peter Mayle’s novels
With over 6 million worldwide sales, Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence” still captures the imaginations of people across the globe. Provence’s charming cobbled streets, fragrant lavender fields, rolling hills, and sleepy villages also offer much for ...