Its raining, its pouring, but these clothes aren't boring. In fact, the jacket comes in some pretty snazzy colours. In this review we will look at the waterproof utility jacket and the cotton rain trousers. Vulpine, the well respected purveyor of ...
Preparing for your first French cycle tour
There is a certain romance to the idea of a unplanned, no route, ‘devil may care’ cycling tour through France. Simply stuff a tent into your pannier, a packet of jelly babies and a phrasebook in your pocket, jump on a ferry and head in the general ...
My eyes! New dhb Flashlight jacket and jerseys reviewed
What trickery is this, sun during the night?! This stuff is bright. It is reflective and it is bright. Did I say it was bright? I am not usually one for neon colours (although I happen to think that neon pink actually looks quite good on me). I ...
How to cope with 3 panic inducing bike commuter experiences
How you cope with life's major and minor challenges is a mark of character. Or so the common adage goes. The trying cycling events we usually encounter are related to road safety. However, there are a few things that will probably happen to ...
3 Pannier Bags to Commute Undefeated in the Rain
After all the reviews for bags you carry or your Brompton carries, we thought a round up of winter-proof regular panniers was called for. Your chances of a wet commute have increased significantly now it is autumn, as is evidenced by the weather ...
A ‘Mini-Holland’ for all?
The 'Mini-Holland' projects are probably nothing new to many of us London cyclists. Going Dutch is supposed to fix all of our cycling woes and the place where the revolution begins is London. What is very interesting is the variation in the ...
What stops people from becoming London cyclists?
As cyclists in London, we take for granted being able to navigate London on a bike. Although, even after many years of cycling, I still occasionally question my sanity and doubt my ability to get around safely. I've learnt to adapt, by avoiding ...
Vulpine Laptop Commuter Backpack Reviewed
Vulpine have just launched a new website along with new accessories. Among them, is their first ever bag offering. If their clothing range is anything to go by, the bag was something I was eager to get my hands on. Here at London Cyclist, we are ...
Gearing up after Cycle to Work day success?
I hope you all enjoyed cycling to work yesterday and feel inspired to make cycle commuting a regular part of your day. If you are thinking about cycling to work on a regular basis, there are some basic items that will make your experience a lot ...
New legislation forces lorries to use new safety measures
Tfl and the government have implemented a new piece of legislation aimed at keeping cyclists safer on London's streets. From now on, lorries must use mirrors that decrease the sizes of their blind spots along with side panels that prevent cyclists ...
How to get a bike in shape for cycle to work day
Cycle to work day is just next week – Thursday September 3rd- and we have teamed up with Chain Reaction Cycles to offer some suggestions for how you can: a) Get your bike in shape b) Keep your bike in shape Primarily you want to make sure that ...
Brompton Bags Full Range Review
It may seem like all I blog about is bags, but I will eventually prove to you that that is not the case. However, the bags have been stacking up at London Cyclist HQ so we thought we would have a blitz. This is more of a roundup post than a ...
My how they grow, Boris Bikes turn 5!
Free hire this weekend, August 22nd and 23rd It is time for a celebration of the Boris bike which has been roaming the streets of London for 5 years now. As a sort of reverse birthday present, Tfl and Santander are giving you free hire this weekend, ...
Bags for Cyclists – Brooks Pickwick Rucksack Review
The second bag review offering this week is a rucksack for those who prefer 2 straps on their bag but still want class. If you are more of a one-strap-porter check out part 1, our Trakke Wee Lug review. Brooks Pickwick, £205/€250 Brooks offer quite ...
Bags for cyclists – Trakke Wee Lug Messenger Bag review
Classy commuter bags – part 1. This week we are adding to our reviews of classy commuting bags, here is the first, the second will be out at the end of the week. Enjoy! Trakke Wee Lug messenger bag - £240 Trakke are a small company located in ...
How to choose a long distance commuting bike….
....or any bike really! As I mentioned in my introductory post, I recently became the proud owner of a shiny new touring bike. My main city bike is my 2 speed Brompton which is fine for most of the terrain and distance I cover on a regular basis. ...
Knog Strongman D-lock review
This is Knog’s high security offering, making it the most suitable product the company produces for London cyclists. The lock has a Gold rating from Sold Secure and is ART three star certified. Further, Knog has its own rating system, classing the ...