Love it or hate it - there's no doubting modern technology is having a big impact on cycling. The next big thing is wearable technology. In that particular category, it is Google Glass that is turning the most heads. What is Google ...
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10 of the most popular London cycling blogs
With Jemma writing her final post on Help My Chain Came Off :-( I thought it would be a good time to roundup 10 of the best blogs that focus primarily on cycling in London. Note: If I've missed any, enlighten me in the comments, I'm always looking ...
Five things you’ll hear as soon as you tell someone you cycle to work
"Oh, you cycled here?" I always feel time slowing down as soon as I tell someone that I reached them by bike. I wonder what statement will come next. Isn't it dangerous? This is by far the most common response I hear. I've answered it for ...
The three steps to a theft proof bike
Keeping your bike out of the hands of thieves is easy if you follow these three steps. Step 1: Choose your bike locks wisely In London, you need two bike locks. This secures your front wheel, your rear wheel and your bike frame. Thieves will ...
Here comes the sun: Summer cycling gear
That famous song: “Here comes the sun” by George Harrison seems almost mocking in London when you stare on grey skies and ask yourself: When is summer coming? As Londoners we love to complain but we also hold a deep optimism. Surely, this year ...
The smartphone enhanced cyclist
Back in the day is a phrase I find myself increasingly using. Back in the day, I didn't get a mobile phone until I was 18. Back in the day, the internet made funny noises when it connected. Back in the day, I had to use a bike computer to measure ...
Female cyclists in London
Guest post by Jude from Cycling with Heels. Walking down Kingsland Road in Hackney the other day, I watched a steady stream of cyclists go past me. They were a motley assortment: some in full Lycra on expensive road bikes, some in jeans on single ...
Riding the MITIE London Revolution
Peruvian Wharf in London's Docklands is not normally known as a busy place at 6am, but last Saturday things were different. There was a tangible buzz of excitement and anticipation in the air as over 1000 riders gathered in this piece of ...
Bring your camera: 6 great photogenic spots to cycle to in London
The charms of London always reveal themselves as you pedal around on two wheels. Slowing down the pace isn't easy for Londoners, but in a hectic life it can be very rewarding. What better way to explore than with a camera strapped to your back or ...
Rapha & Raeburn City Wind Jacket review
Remade in England Rapha’s lead product designer, Graeme Raeburn, has been working with his brother, Christopher Raeburn, to produce a special edition capsule collection for city cyclists. Christopher Raeburn heads up his own design studio in the ...