Cycling in the dark can be perfectly safe, as long as you ensure that you make it easy for other road users to see you. The Highway code states that all cyclists must have a white front, and red rear light fitted to their bike before dawn and ...
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Keeping your phone charged while you track your rides
Mr No Battery Life asks: I wonder if in your editorial you might be able to do some surveying of mobile phone peripherals? I have been using MapMyRide to plot my routes, but my phone (Samsung Galaxy S2) runs out of battery before I finish, even on a ...
Spanish and Swedish bike repair instructions added to Bike Doctor app
In Spanish: "“¡Mi desviador esta roto!” In Swedish: “Min växelförare är trasig!” Now you know how to say my derailleur is broken in two more languages! Just don't ask me how to pronounce the Swedish version... Our bike maintenance guide for ...
5 odd things we do with our bikes, that we’d never do with our cars
I'm sure many fellow cyclists can relate. 1. Avoid maintenance, until the brakes barely work I was having a chat with a friend of mine recently who runs a bike shop in London. Someone came in to the shop with £200 worth of repairs to their bike ...
5 of the best winter cycle gloves
Temperatures dropped this week, and whilst riding past drivers de-icing their cars is always a bit of a giggle, frozen fingers are less enjoyable. Cold fingers aren’t just unpleasant, they impede your ability to brake, change gear, and they’re not ...
How to stay safe when cycling around potholes
At the London Cyclist we were very sad to hear that Olympic Champion Dani King had a nasty accident with a pothole last week. In this case, the accident caused her five broken ribs and a collapsed lung – fortunately extensive injuries such as this ...
8 moments all us cycle commuters have felt
Of course, every mode of transport has its drawbacks - and those who cycle to work will likely recognise a few of these moments... 1) The 'world is against me' moment Some rides go by with barely any trouble - no close overtakes, no ...
8 tips for riding home in the dark
Riding in the dark isn’t everyone’s idea of fun. A lamp lit spin around lanes you know, or off-road – known as night riding – can actually be both liberating and very relaxing, but when the ride is simply about getting home, it can sometimes feel ...
How to put a bike away for hibernation (if you must!)
Winter is on its way, and at the London Cyclist we do realise that not everybody wants to ride through November, December and January. If you do, it might not be on your ‘favourite’ bike, so here are some tips for storing your steed until it’s ready ...
Comprehensive look at bicycle insurance options
Let's say I: Own a £1000 bike Plus £150 worth of bike accessories - my lock, lights, mudguard etc. I tend to leave my bike in my house and at work in a secure garage. Once a week I leave my bike overnight in London, when I go out for after ...