The 2013 Deloitte Ride Across Britain Since I've been back, I've been trying to write up my experiences from my recently completed Ride Across Britain. I started to write a daily diary type article, but quickly decided to abandon it - after all ...
Archives for June 2013
How to Stop Getting Punctures
Is it possible to stop getting punctures? I would argue that it is. After a spate of 3 punctures in two week, I decided enough was enough. If they can design Cycle Hire Bikes to hardly ever get punctures, then why can't I do the same with my ...
A holiday that brings together surfing and cycling
I want my holidays to provide me with more than a week of lying around, getting sunburnt and eating too much local fare. Don’t get me wrong, that sounds divine, but you can only lounge around so much in a given week. Naturally, when Big Friday ...
Bike apps for the iPad
To celebrate the launch of our very own Bike Doctor iPad app, I wanted to do a roundup of some of the excellent apps available to cyclists on their iPads. Bike apps on the iPad are primarily dominated by mapping apps, cycling magazines and a ...
Bike Doctor brings bike maintenance to your iPad
Squeaky brakes, slow changing gears and punctures - we've all experienced problems with our bikes at some stage. When these things happen we have a few options. We could take it to the local bike shop, we can try to ignore the problem and hope it ...
10 of the best cycling forums
Cyclists like connecting with fellow cyclists, whether it's at cycling events, through bike clubs or on online forums. I've picked out a list of the best cycling forums here that I've found. Feel free to add your suggestions in the comments. CTC ...
Cyclist rant: London’s potholes
London: a city of worldwide fame, with culture, history and a million and one things to see. Yet, while the city’s skyline becomes increasingly modern with the Shard and soon the Walkie-Talkie too, the streets below are getting left behind. There ...
Merino tops for cyclists
Merino wicks moisture from your skin, keeps your body at a good temperature and stops you from smelling bad after a long bike bike. It's no wonder that it is such a buzzword amongst cyclists and it is a popular fabric choice in high end cycling ...
Do you use a bike bell?
Westminster council recently announced they were considering handing out bicycle bells to keep cyclists safe. This is a fairly laughable solution to the problem that highlights how Westminster isn't prepared to take serious action on safe cycling by ...
Google Glass and cycling – a match made in heaven?
Love it or hate it - there's no doubting modern technology is having a big impact on cycling. The next big thing is wearable technology. In that particular category, it is Google Glass that is turning the most heads. What is Google ...
10 of the most popular London cycling blogs
With Jemma writing her final post on Help My Chain Came Off :-( I thought it would be a good time to roundup 10 of the best blogs that focus primarily on cycling in London. Note: If I've missed any, enlighten me in the comments, I'm always looking ...
Five things you’ll hear as soon as you tell someone you cycle to work
"Oh, you cycled here?" I always feel time slowing down as soon as I tell someone that I reached them by bike. I wonder what statement will come next. Isn't it dangerous? This is by far the most common response I hear. I've answered it for ...
The three steps to a theft proof bike
Keeping your bike out of the hands of thieves is easy if you follow these three steps. Step 1: Choose your bike locks wisely In London, you need two bike locks. This secures your front wheel, your rear wheel and your bike frame. Thieves will ...