What’s the biggest challenge you’ve ever faced for charity? A group of plucky cyclists has managed to raise just over £34k for the Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research charity by completing a stage of the Tour de France route, to celebrate 100 years of ...
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5 flimsy bike locks you should avoid
Have you ever had a bike stolen? I have and I'm sure most London Cyclist readers will have as well. Cycle in London for long enough and it's an unfortunate probability, that you will one day be a victim of bike theft. That's why I highly recommend ...
A guide to your first triathlon
If you only listened to health news lately you’d think the entire western world is overweight and ill-prepared to do anything about it. But despite what the reports say about the number of obese people and those who lead mostly sedentary lives, ...
Alpine London: Exploring North London’s hills
Today, I'm sharing a route from our 35 London Cycle Routes eBook. If you've not got yourself a copy, I recommend it! The eBook is still only £9.95. During this ride, if the views don’t take your breath away, then the cycle route certainly will. ...
Topeak MTX TrunkBag DX review
Commuting in 30 degrees plus heat has, for the most part, been a pleasure – especially given how long and cold winter was, and particularly, as colleagues have been complaining about the tube being hotter than the legal maximum temperature in which ...
Bike ride exploring London’s beaches
The beach is the one thing our wonderful city is missing. Or is it? Whilst not exactly comparable to a Greek island, there are actually a number of sandy beaches in London you can pedal to. They make for a perfect day out with family or ...
Where to go on a free cycle training course in London?
The best advice I've ever received as a cyclist? Go on a cycle training course! Despite being a confident cyclist, a friend of mine, LCC trustee David Love, convinced me I should go. I did, and it completely changed the way I cycle. After ...
Announcing new must-have app for London’s cyclists
It's my birthday! To celebrate, I'd like to give you a sneak preview of a new app I've been working on for London's cyclists. Update! The app is now available here: http://bit.ly/ldncyclistapp I know you're going to love it but I need your help ...
Top 10 summer cycling accessories
Summertime madness is here and of course it is the perfect time to see London by bike. Here is a roundup of some fun summer cycling accessories for you. Wine bottle holder for your bicycle Who wouldn't want this wine bottle holder? It suggests ...
6 facts your MP should be aware of for the September 2nd debate on cycling
Today, I've written to my Member of Parliament, Karen Buck. On the 2nd of September 2013, from 7pm to 10pm, there will be a parliamentary debate on cycling, based on the "Get Britain Cycling" report by the Parliamentary Cycling Group. I've written ...