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 ...
Humour
Bicycle love
Valentines weekend is here. Perhaps you plan to go out on a romantic bike ride with your human love? Or perhaps you plan to pamper your two wheeled love? But, do you love your bike and cycling as much as these people? We will leave you to be the ...
5 motivators to keep riding in the winter
As cyclists, we've been lucky, with temperatures hovering in the teens for way longer than is seasonably expected. However, winter has suddenly arrived. It's finally that time of year again when getting out on the bike requires a little more ...
Jeremy Clarkson’s journey to becoming a cycling evangelist
Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson is not the first person you'd think of as an advocate for mass-cycling. Recently though, he's had his moments. In 2012 ‘Jezza’ shocked the cycling world by endorsing Danish-style segregated cycle lanes. Of ...
Cycling slang you need to know
From MAMILs to derailleurs and sportives to saddlebags, cycling involves a whole different language. Even with a pretty thorough knowledge of cyclospeak, there are always more words and phrases to learn and for you to use. There are things you ...
New movie Premium Rush is set to glamorise bike messengers and fixed gear riding
A new movie will be hitting cinemas in February of 2012 called Premium Rush. The trailer above gives plenty of the story line away. Do you think you’ll be watching? Via road.cc ...
Riding in the bike lane
The second half of this video really got me laughing. Those crazy Americans.. ...
Creative things to do with old bike parts
Give a car recently got in touch asking if they could guest post on London Cyclist. Normally I refuse offers like this but as it’s a charity (They raised £50,000 for cancer research) and it’s about scrapping cars – I thought – why not! Give a Car is ...
How much time do you waste waiting at a traffic light?
I’m lying in bed feeling lazy. Suddenly a scary thought pops into my mind. Damn, I scheduled that meeting today. I look down at my watch. I have just 15 minutes to get from Swiss Cottage to Hyde Park. I throw on my clothes, grab my bike, tap the lift ...
Andreas falls off bike. Hilarity ensues
We've all done it. We've all fallen off our bike and tried to play it cool. I have two memorable occasions. The first was in Birmingham. My dad was visiting and wanted to go jogging. Me being a don't-like-using-my-legs-unless-it's-for-cycling ...
Quicker by bike
I think people have one of two emotions when they see motorists stuck in traffic . You may be among the people that as you zoom past on your bike think “haha suckers”. Or you may be among the people that feel a little bit sorry for poor Mr Motorist ...
Draw your cycling accident/mess around!
Here is a useful tool for you! Sometimes after having an accident your memory can be a bit hazy of it. This new useful tool is here to solve that problem by helping you draw out the crash scene so you can provide it to the police or insurance ...
The bike song
Just one week ago I proudly announced: "I haven't had a cold in ages!". As of yesterday I have had one of the worst colds ever! Me and my big mouth. Anyway, while I stock up on chicken soup, tissues and plenty of time in bed here's something to cheer ...
Start of the day for a cyclist
I really enjoyed Fat Cyclist's (3rd in our Top 50 bike blogs list) post with his morning routine for getting out of the door and onto the bike. So I thought I would share my experience: 8.30 Wake up to the sweet melodies of my favourite Bloc ...
The arm against harm an innovative idea to protect those cycling in London
What annoys you as a cyclist? Is it the n00b things other cyclists do? Is it getting wolf whistled at and having men trying to look up your skirt while you cycle? Is it the dogs that attack you as you try to get from a to b? Or perhaps for you its ...
Caught on the wrong side of the law
Well it finally happened, cycling through a red light, past bank tube stop on a cold summers day (it is England after all) I was caught by the police. Grabbing me as I cycled past P.C. I Have Had A Bad Day and I'm Going to Take it Out on You or ...
Stupid Cycle Facilities
With councils desperate to appear cycle friendly hilarious outcomes often ensue. I recently came across a fantastic website that lists cycle facilities of the month. Here are some of my favourites that really made me laugh: I would rather take my ...
Best quotes heard whilst on a bicycle
Occasionally you get abuse hurled at you while on a bicycle and other than the usual "f*****g t**t here are some good quotes that people have heard: Whilst riding past a guy one day who just smiled & said "Morning"..... he was crouched down ...
Top 6 things we cyclists love to do to annoy drivers
While cycling along and thinking about how annoying drivers are I also had a little think outside the box and thought about how we cyclists must annoy drivers: Cycling in the middle of the road so they can't get passed us Leaning on their car ...
Online cycling games
Here is a list of absolutely must see online cycling games. Ranging from fun to weird to highly addictive these games will test your bike skills. If you know any more then send them over! 1. Cycle Racers - You have to manically press the ...