A new film by the Met Police is designed to show the dangers that can arise from a typical interaction between a cyclist and a driver. It's a useful film, which shows how easy it is for a cyclist to disappear in a blind spot. It's certainly ...
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What is your bike made of? Bike frame materials and their properties
At the very core of every bicycle, there is a frame. The material that frame is made out of has a dramatic effect on the way it rides, its durability, and cost. Every frame tells a story, so we’ve delved into some of the rationale, motivations, and ...
Stocking Fillers for Cyclists
I’ll say it quietly, so as not to upset those who don’t mutter the word until December 24th – but Christmas is getting a day closer every day. For those of us in cycling partnerships, Christmas gifting is quite simple – I’ll swap you a Garmin for ...
The Endura Gridlock II Waterproof Trousers
Waterproof trousers don’t immediately strike me as the perfect riding attire, but they are a fantastic and practical solution for short journeys by bike when you want to arrive looking presentable. Bad waterproof trousers will make you feel like a ...
I would cycle but it’s….
We’ve all been there: it’s 6am, the alarm goes off – and it’s blowing a gale out there, the rain is hammering down – you just don’t feel like riding your bike. You come up with a few excuses, and convince yourself to find other means of transport. ...
Knog Blinder Road Light review
Being seen when you’re cycling has always been important, and as we move further and further into winter the importance of a good pair of bike lights cannot be underestimated. With that in mind, we bring you probably the brightest bike light I’ve ...
Endura Gridlock II Women’s Waterproof Jacket review
I’ll admit I was a tiny bit dubious when the Endura Gridlock II first arrived at my desk. Firstly, I’m not really a winter jacket wearer – I get warm pretty easily and my winter attire consists of a good baselayer, long sleeved hincapie jersey and a ...
The five best things about winter riding
When you arrive home, with feet numb like swollen ice bricks, fingers white and brittle, or soaked to the skin, winter can seem a less than fabulous time to ride a bike. But we still keep on doing it, and there have to be some very good reasons for ...
The MITIE London Revolution is once again open for registrations
I used to turn up my nose to events like the MITIE London Revolution. "Pah! Why ride in a big group. I'd rather just ride it myself.". Then one year, I gave it a try and found out I rather enjoyed it. Now I find myself looking forward to the next ...
What cyclists can learn from the 5 recent incidents on London’s roads
Recent headlines have sent a shock through the cycling community. Five cyclists killed in nine days, bringing the death toll this year to 13. Unmentioned, are the hundreds of cyclists to suffer severe injuries. The Save Our Cyclists petition, as ...