Last night, I came home and saw one stood in front of my Peckham flat. The other week, I spotted one sitting on Tower Bridge. I’ve seen them lurking around pretty much everywhere in Hackney. I'm talking of course of the bright yellow ofo ...
Cycling in London
How Amsterdam got its cycling revolution and why we’re still waiting
Guest post by William Manners Visiting Amsterdam for the first time was an eye-opening experience. Staying in a district a bit outside the city centre, it was difficult not to wander around without constantly being struck by a sense that I had ...
Best cycling events in London in February
I always find the time after the Christmas break until March or April when the flowers start coming out as a strange kind of limbo. No one really knows what to do with themselves. Some don’t drink, some remove meat from their diets, some just hunker ...
London Cyclist highlights of 2017
What a year! For London cyclists, 2017 saw warnings of toxic air pollution levels, an Oxford Street transformation that rather rudely excludes bikes and slow progress from the city’s first Walking and Cycling Commissioner. But there’s always an ...
15 thoughts every London cyclist has
Every cyclist is different, from the bike they ride right down to their choice of socks. However, there are common experiences that bring us together – the kind that make you nod with an excitement that you get when you’re sharing stories with ...
5 upcoming cycling events in London
It’s getting cold, windy, rainy and dark earlier and earlier. It’s only natural to get despondent and gravitate towards the couch, Netflix and a packet of crisps. But there is a lot to get out and explore even as it gets darker and colder. If you ...
What kind of cyclist indicator are you?
Cyclists are encouraged to indicate when they’re about to turn or change lanes so that other motorists know what they’re doing and to keep traffic flowing smoothly. However, we generally don’t have lights or blinkers so we have to go with a more ...
Discover London by bike this autumn
The days are getting shorter, colder and you’re finding yourself retreating into your cosy couch more and more. Well summer might be over but there are a lot of fun things to explore in London this autumn and so we wanted to compile a Time Out-esqe ...
London in the spotlight for an urban cycling lifestyle documentary
This week, I went along to a Cycle Speed Dating event at Look Mum No Hands!, with a roped-in supportive friend and my Dutch bicycle Millie in tow. Cyclists looking for love in Lycra came together at Lmnh Kitchen, to follow the usual speed dating ...
Why I went on a night cycle across London
Cycling at any time of the day is wonderful, but in London a serene night ride tops peak-hour pedalling for me. And as the days are getting shorter and our cycle shorts are getting longer, this seems like a fitting opportunity to write about ...
London’s triathlon clubs – A quick guide
So, you’ve signed up for a triathlon – that’s awesome. If this is your first time doing a triathlon, or if you’ve recently moved to a new area in London, you’ll probably be looking for a club to train with. This comprehensive guide will group ...
Dating for cyclists in London – what to look for?
We've looked at popular London cycing clubs and we've shared our guide to finding a cycling buddy. But what if you are looking for love? We take a look at a speed dating event designed for cyclists. Look Mum No Hands! recently teamed up with Cycle ...
Getting back on the bike after an injury
Earlier this year, I came off my bike after swerving out of the way of a small child on an icy patch of concrete. I managed to cycle away very slowly and shaken up. I had pulled a muscle in my leg pretty badly but nothing was broken and I lived to ...
A cyclist’s first signs of Spring
I somehow survived my first winter as a cyclist. It was a long slog of navigating through icy roads in the darkness and ensuring visibility by dressing like a Christmas tree wrapped in tinsel and fairy-lights. The month of March marks the start of ...
3 Additions to Make Google Maps Perfect for Cyclists
Ever since Google Maps added directions for cyclists, I've been a very regular user. Google Maps does a fairly good job of choosing a bike friendly route and it's a pretty good interface. However, as a cyclist and someone who likes to complain ...
HeyGreenGO – A new way to meet fellow cyclists
One of the most common questions I get asked is: "How do I meet fellow cyclists?". It seems many of us want to socialise beyond our current friendship groups, but we don't really know exactly how to go about it. Despite feeling a little awkward at ...
How to Save a Life – First Aid Training With The British Red Cross
In the past I have read stories of normal people saving lives with first aid on their way to work. Someone collapses on the train you are on, or starts choking on their blueberry breakfast muffin. Or, as a cycle commuter, the worst happens and you ...
The Cycling Store and Goodordering profile
This week we bring you a profile of two companies who have joined forces in an effort to help people cycle in style: Goodordering and The Cycling Store. I met with Naomi, of Hackney St Cloud, and Jacqui of Goodordering at their lovely pop-up ...
Bicycle insurance – small print to consider
My favourite pass time is reading the small print - said nobody ever. As we've covered some of the top bicycle insurance providers previously, we thought we'd take a little time to highlight some of the main points to pay attention to. We can't know ...
Aprire bicycles Inverno and Inverno AR review
In the latest instalment of our London bike company profile series, we bring you Aprire, a South London based bike manufacturer. We sat down and chatted with the founder a few weeks ago when we got our hands on a couple of demo bikes to see what they ...