I hate shopping for trousers. It's one of those items that you'll wear all the time and will last for years, which makes it feel like it's a big decision. As I hate shopping for them, I end up wearing my old trousers so much that eventually they ...
Archives for September 2014
Road bikes: to Disc brake or not to disc brake?
Mountain bikes and hybrids have been equipped with disc brakes for a long time – but it’s only over the last couple of years that they’ve made their way on to road bikes. A rare role reversal Disc brakes present a strange and rare opportunity to ...
New MiCycle opens in East London offering cyclists a bike wash
"The Swiss Army Knife of bike shops" is how I summarised MiCycle in 2010 after being thoroughly impressed by all the services offered. Since then, they've expanded from one store in Islington, to another in Stroud Green and now a new store is opening ...
Going Dutch for a bike ride around London
We've already covered the best road bikes for men, for women and folding bikes. However, we've yet to cover Dutch style bikes. You'll have already seen plenty of Dutch style bikes or city bikes around London, in the form of Boris Bikes. You'll ...
Selling your bicycle
Last week, we provided a list of bang for your buck upgrades that can transform your bike for as little as £5, but if you feel you'd rather get a new bike, than upgrade your old one, you've come to the right place with our guide to selling your ...
GoPro Helmet Mount vs Helmet Strap and Handlebar Mount
We've reviewed various action sports cameras in the past - and they've all got their merits - but the GoPro is by far the most popular of the lot. The market leader promises quality footage, that is easy to download and share, all in an attractive ...
The best bang for your buck bike upgrades
If your bike has started to feel a little tired or outdated, you may be able to revitalise your trusty steed with just a little investment. My own first road bike has been taken apart and re-created repeatedly, and my husband's old Kona MTB (14 ...
A crossrail for bikes – London cyclists to finally have their wishes granted
Transport for London have announced detailed consultation plans for two new Cycle Superhighways. They are the first two routes that really deserve the superhighway label. The East-West route will take you from Barking to Acton. An 18 mile route ...
How to jump a red light
All the cyclists are patiently waiting at a traffic light. Should they jump it instead? Risking a fine For a start, if they were caught, they would be issued with a £50 Fixed Penalty Notice. In 2013, over 4,000 cyclists were issued a Fixed Penalty ...
Autumn challenges to keep you motivated
The signs of autumn might be gradually infiltrating our lovely summer of cycling, but that's no reason to cut down on your riding. Even if you mainly ride to get yourself to and from work, your motivation to do so, and to put some extra effort ...
5 novelty jerseys for your cycling wardrobe
Not too long ago, we wrote a piece explaining the benefits of wearing a cycling jersey. The quality material, close (non-flapping) material and handy inner-tube friendly pockets will all help you on a ride. However, we understand that not everyone ...
Mountain biking in Devon’s Haldon Forest
"Let's do a weekend away!" your friend enthusiastically suggests. Five minutes later you are throwing out ideas: Let's go coasteering! Let's go mountain biking! Let's go kayaking! Let's go rock climbing! Two weeks go by with no planning, and ...