This is a guest post by Alex Bodini, Co-Founder of Fixation London. We, like many others, have quietly observed the increase in cyclists on the roads of the UK with a big smile on our face over the past 5 years - we are bike people, always have ...
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3 of my favourite pieces of winter clothing
What you wear to ride in the summer matters - you don't want to be sweaty, and you want good shorts - but over winter, kit can make or break your ride. I've got plenty of jackets that I think are 'ok', and tights that 'do the job', but when it ...
5 common bike maintenance mistakes to avoid
Looking after your bike yourself is a good thing - it will save you money, and understanding how your bike works is helpful for those roadside malfunctions that can occur from time to time. There are some mistakes that nearly all cyclists make in ...
London’s Big Local Bike Shop End of January Sale
London's bike shops have come together to offer London Cyclist readers discounts on popular items. This is part of continuing partnership with Pocket High Street aiming to bring you more from London's independent bike shops. The items here are ...
5 bikes you’ll want to ride as soon as you see them
Winter months are tough - icy mornings, windy evenings, and lots of darkness. In fact, this Monday we even had 'blue Monday' - reportedly the most depressing day of the year. We're sure London Cyclist readers won't be feeling too down - after all, ...
Tips to make your next ride in to the headwind bearable
We've all been there - early morning ride to work, the journey back after a long day, or perhaps your planned long weekend ride - all can become an epic slog if the wind decides to try and blow you back to where you came from. Here's some advice ...
9 of the most common questions by new cyclists answered
The turn of the year often encourages people to make resolutions to get fit, or save money - and the good news is that cycling allows you to do both. If you've started cycling recently, you may be coming across questions that you'd never ...
Cycling in icy conditions
We've had some bouts of super cold weather recently. At the London Cyclist we're always keen to help you keep pedaling in winter, but icy conditions can be dangerous, and sometimes you need to either adapt your ride or try something a little ...
Sticking to resolutions: Taking up cycling, or cycling more in 2015
Every January, people all over the world make plans to "be more organised", "eat better", "exercise" or "give up smoking", and unfortunately many fail. If you've decided that in 2015 you're going to either start cycling, or cycle more, then we're ...
5 most popular London Cyclist posts in 2014
As we wrap things up for 2014 here at London Cyclist HQ and get ready for mince pies and long naps in-front of Christmas TV, we'd like to take a look back at our 5 most popular articles in 2014. Using GPS Cycle Routes on your Android or ...