We cyclists do, of course, love our bikes - and there is absolutely no way we want to store them outside unless there is literally no other option. Unless you've craftily positioned yourself in a home with other cyclists, housemates, family and ...
Cycling accessories
What’s the most versatile style of bike?
I'll admit, I'm a bit greedy in the bike department (but not as greedy as some people I know!) - I've got more than 3, and less than 5. However, I recently found myself wondering: if I could have just one bike, what would it be? Here's a look at ...
Laundrapp review – laundry for busy people
What, you still do your own laundry? You fire up the washing machine, throw in the colours separately, add the powder and then put it in the drier when it’s done? Then you manually fold it? That’s so old school! After all, this is the 21st ...
3 of the best commuter backpacks
Every hardy commuter needs a good backpack - that trusted pack that's got your back on every commute can become a familiar friend on your daily rides - but it has to be reliable, long lasting and comfortable to receive 'commuting essential' ...
3 of my favourite pieces of winter clothing
What you wear to ride in the summer matters - you don't want to be sweaty, and you want good shorts - but over winter, kit can make or break your ride. I've got plenty of jackets that I think are 'ok', and tights that 'do the job', but when it ...
London’s Big Local Bike Shop End of January Sale
London's bike shops have come together to offer London Cyclist readers discounts on popular items. This is part of continuing partnership with Pocket High Street aiming to bring you more from London's independent bike shops. The items here are ...
How to wrap bar tape, and 5 cool designs
Winter riding: shivers and wet weather gear and 'how to keep your bike in good condition' - sometimes it all gets a bit drab and shiny new bar tape is a fantastic way to bring some brightness to your riding. It's super easy to replace your bar ...
Secret santa for cyclists
If this year you've got someone on your office secret santa list who happens to be a cyclist, here are some of our top recommendations from £10 to £40. Haggerston leather d-lock holster - £30 D-locks are very often considered the safest form of ...
Must have accessories for cold rides
We're into December, the icy mornings are beginning to creep in, and sadly they'll probably continue for a few months yet. Smugly riding past your neighbours as they scrape the ice from their windscreens (ok, actually on days I have swim training ...
How not to use bike lights
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
On and off the bike: 5 stylish clip shoes for men
At London Cyclist we love to receive your requests for topics to be featured – and when we covered casual commuter shoes for women, on request, we were soon flooded with requests for a mens equivalent. Riding clipped in allows you to utilize more ...
Choosing road tyres for autumn and winter
The wet weather has arrived and unfortunately it will probably continue to rear it’s ugly head repeatedly for the next couple of months. Heavy rain means that debris is washed onto road surfaces, so even when the surfaces have dried out, there are ...
What Is the Best Bike Lock? The 5 Best Bike Locks Reviewed
No one wants to return to their pride and joy to find it missing, but unfortunately bike theft is all too common. When picking a bike lock, you want to go for one that promises to be sturdy, but is not so heavy or cumbersome that you're more ...
5 Smart clipless pedal friendly shoes for women
This week we had an email from a female reader desperately searching for smart looking clipless pedal friendly shoes for women. Search as she might, our reader hadn't found any women's specific shoes that clipped in, but could pass as everyday ...
Vulpine Men’s Cotton Rain Trousers Review
I hate shopping for trousers. It's one of those items that you'll wear all the time and will last for years, which makes it feel like it's a big decision. As I hate shopping for them, I end up wearing my old trousers so much that eventually they ...
Road bikes: to Disc brake or not to disc brake?
Mountain bikes and hybrids have been equipped with disc brakes for a long time – but it’s only over the last couple of years that they’ve made their way on to road bikes. A rare role reversal Disc brakes present a strange and rare opportunity to ...
Going Dutch for a bike ride around London
We've already covered the best road bikes for men, for women and folding bikes. However, we've yet to cover Dutch style bikes. You'll have already seen plenty of Dutch style bikes or city bikes around London, in the form of Boris Bikes. You'll ...
GoPro Helmet Mount vs Helmet Strap and Handlebar Mount
We've reviewed various action sports cameras in the past - and they've all got their merits - but the GoPro is by far the most popular of the lot. The market leader promises quality footage, that is easy to download and share, all in an attractive ...