You may have noticed that we've been a little quiet lately here on London Cyclist. There is a reason for that: I am hanging up my blogging shoes for the time being. London Cyclist shall of course continue, but I personally am moving on. To what I ...
Vulpine Hoy Beacon Waterproof Jacket Review
We have thus far reviewed two items from the new Vulpine autumn/winter range, the Commuter jeans and the Waxed British Harrington. Both items have been great and we have been really impressed by the attention to detail, fit and workmanship of the ...
Knog Blinder Mini Review: Small Bike Lights That Pack a Punch
We got our hands on the regular Knog Blinders last year and generally liked them. They are handy, easy to charge and bright enough to be seen on busy London streets. So, when we were offered the chance to check out the new Blinder Mini we thought, ...
DZR H2O Review: Urban SPD Shoes
Last week we brought you a run down of some city worthy SPD shoes I have good experience with. I promised you an in-depth review of one of these pairs, the DZR H2O's, so here it is. What are they? They are regular looking trainers but with stiffer ...
Vulpine Urban Cycling Jeans Reviewed: The Perfect Commuting Jeans?
In the city you want to cycling around in things you are comfortable in. However, you don't always want to wear lycra. You want to be able to go to the pub or a restaurant and not feel like people can see your pants. Both myself and Andreas have ...
Urban Cycling Shoes: SPD Shoes Suitable for Wearing in London
Keeping your feet attached to the pedals is really awesome but can be a bit scary and inconvenient in a city. Some of the shoes can also be hard to walk in and make you look just a little silly, especially on smooth surfaces. However, it needn't ...
How to Save a Life – First Aid Training With The British Red Cross
In the past I have read stories of normal people saving lives with first aid on their way to work. Someone collapses on the train you are on, or starts choking on their blueberry breakfast muffin. Or, as a cycle commuter, the worst happens and you ...
Thule Panniers review – urban carrying solutions for all?
We have reviewed a few pannier options in the past. I myself use panniers in the city on occasion and do enjoy not carrying things on my back. My main problem with panniers for day-to-day use however has always been off bike portage and ...
Decisions, Decisions – What to consider when choosing a road bike.
It may seem like an odd time of year to be talking about getting into road riding, but if you are a savvy shopper, now is a great time for a new road bike purchase. Most bike companies have just released their shiny new 2017 bikes. This means all the ...
Tyre pressure – what’s it all about and should you care about it?
It's a topic of hot debate among those that consider themselves hard core cyclists. To many tyre pressure is all about marginal gains; the speed improvements between 100psi and 110psi or what suits the specific gravel surface being ridden. Couple ...
Go West! My first cycle tour – part 2 – the gear and kit
I have told you where we cycled last week on our first ever bike tour, now here is a run down of the gear we carried with us. This is not an extensive list, that would be dull. Rather this is a list of the main things that made the riding comfortable ...
Go West! My first cycle tour – part 1 – the route and scenic highlights
So, I finally went on a cycle tour - it only took me a year to get it figured out! I have to say it was well worth the wait, especially as I didn't have to do it on my own, my new-to-cycling husband brought a touring bike and came with me. I am also ...
Gone Cycling
Don't forget it is Cycle to Work Day tomorrow! I hope you all enjoy all the special events on today and encourage lots of your friends to start cycling to work. I however, will not be cycling to work tomorrow - I am cycling on HOLIDAY! By the ...
Bicycle sizing: How to get the correct size bike and why it matters
There's a little more to a bike fit than the right frame size. Here are some tips for making sure you buy the right size bike, and get it correctly setup. Side note: We've also covered professional bike fitting if that's of interest. Before ...
Folding Electric Bikes: which bikes work for city commutes?
Electric bikes can be a little contentious. We are not talking helmet debate levels, but they still generate surprisingly strong feelings among the people on bikes population. I like the existence of electric bikes, but have no desire to have one ...
Quad Lock bike mount for iPhone and Android phones – Review
Whilst riding around London, it's likely you've developed your own internal GPS for getting around. But what happens when you want to venture further? Or try completely new routes? In September I'm planning on riding to Taunton. Following the ...
Cycling bottles and cages for cold water and hot coffee while on the bike
Squash, water, smoothie, coffee, tea, whisky - whatever your preference is for on the bike drinking, having a decent bottle will keep your drink cool or warm. A good cage to keep it in is important too. Here are some of our favourite bottles and ...
10 of the most cycling friendly cities around the world
How do you determine a cycle friendly city? The scientific way is the Copenhagenize Index. It looks at a number of variables including commitment to infrastructure, modal share and gender split. Another is to go from personal experience. We've ...
Here’s a lovely weekend bike ride to try
Parts of London make you forget you are in a major city. We've all got our favourite spots - from Hampstead Heath to The Lea Valley. Today, we'll cover a nice easy to follow cycling route around the Hackney, Wathamstow and Tottenham Marshes. This ...
The Cycling Store and Goodordering profile
This week we bring you a profile of two companies who have joined forces in an effort to help people cycle in style: Goodordering and The Cycling Store. I met with Naomi, of Hackney St Cloud, and Jacqui of Goodordering at their lovely pop-up ...