Potholes in the UK are becoming more common on our roads and can sometimes take months until they’re fixed by the council. Potholes are especially problematic for cyclists, and if the results of this new report by the RAC are...
Cycle to Work Day, organised by Cyclescheme, is back for 2017 and is bigger and better than ever. This is the fifth annual Cycle to Work Day in the UK and if you pledge to ride to work on Wednesday...
November 2016 was a landmark month for Copenhagen. For the first time since records began, more bicycles journeys were recorded than cars journeys. During the month, 265,700 bicycles were recorded daily, compared to 252,600 cars. This statistic is all the...
Okay, let’s get this out the way, because I don’t want to lead you on (or you to try shooting yourself in the leg). These cycling chinos AREN’T actually bulletproof. *boo* *hiss* I know, I know. But SPOKE have named...
How much do you love cycling? Is your hallway littered with bicycles? Do you have dodgy tanlines and no bodily hair? Do your thighs tingle at the thought of brutal ascents? If so, you’re gonna bloomin’ love t-lab’s range of...
Fashion giants, GANT, pedalled their way into the cycling world for the first time this year, with an elegant pun-friendly commuter range called ‘Get Into Gear’. The Spring/Summer 2017 range features stylish cycling gear in the form of oxford shirts,...
Don’t compromise. Now you can get smart clothes for the office that are also comfortable to cycle in – meaning you don’t have to lug around a spare pair of clothes on your commutes. And let’s face it, no British...
In order to help get a better feel of what you want from Discerning Cyclist, we’re running a special survey until 30th September 2017 – creatively named the ‘2017 Cycling Lifestyle Survey’. And, to show our gratitude to those who complete...
Resolute Bay have been producing great cycling jeans with reflective detailing since launching in 2015, and now they’re expanding their product range – starting with a rain jacket. The LS1 Rain Jacket is no normal waterproof cycling jacket though. Oh...
Nestled between Palace Lambeth Gardens and Royal Street, you’d have no idea that you were just a short walk from the tourist and political hustle and bustle of Westminster in Old Paradise Yard – the home of Huez Clothing. Finding...
The number one article of clothing for any urban cyclist should be a good pair of stylish, comfortable and functional trousers. A pair that fit well, look good and offer a good amount of stretch and breathability. Getting your legwear...
It goes without saying that being seen by other road users when you’re cycling is vital. And while a good front and rear LED set up is a decent start, something a bit more eye-catching – especially when you’re at...
Layering in the winter months is vital. And a key asset in your layering arsenal should be a nice hoodie. Pop on a t-shirt, throw over a hoodie or jumper and a medium-weight jacket and you should be plenty warm...
It’s easy to underestimate the importance of choosing the right road bike size. If you choose an ill-fitting bike, it can not only negatively affect your comfort during a ride but also reduce efficiency and put you at risk of...
For the most part of 2016, I have been wearing pretty much one pair of jeans: the Resolute Bay Cordura jeans that I reviewed back in March. It’s not that I don’t own other jeans. I probably own four or...
Last year I reviewed LUMO’s Herne Hill Harrington, a jacket that was particularly eye-catching due to its unique LED integration that ensures maximum visibility in low light. Now LUMO are back with an all-new, yet ever-so-familiar, jacket. LUMO caught people’s...
Having launched via Kickstarter on 2015, and enjoyed great success with their innovative range of stylish cycling attire (including the a dashing Harrington Jacket which we reviewed), LUMO are back on the lookout for investment for their next range of...
One of my favourite things to discover is an outfit that is functional for cycling without necessarily having been intended to be so. Any clothing that is comfortable, flexible, and ideally breathable, is off to a winning start. John Smedley’s...
Whether you are using your bike to commute to and from work, or you’re just hoping to look great when on a relaxing bike ride, these are the dos and don’ts you should follow when it comes to looking stylish...
Ask almost any person in Britain to describe what a cyclist looks like, and they’ll probably conjure up an image of a MAMIL (a middle-aged man in lycra). However, ask the same question on the continent – particularly in the...
Regular jeans can be some of most unforgiving pieces of clothing when it comes to cycling, they can get warm and sweaty, rarely offer much give (especially if you opt for a slim or straight fit) and can also leave...
I received a couple of new shirts before Christmas that feature, ahem, NASA technology. How many shirts do you own with NASA technology? Didn’t think so… peasants. Alas, though, I’m not about to join Tim Peake on the International Space...
When reviewing products for Discerning Cyclist, I often find that they tend to lean more towards style or – as is more often the case – functionality. It is a rare case indeed that discovers the perfect balance between the...
It’s here: Xmas 2k15. Merry Christmas, Frohe Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad, Buon Natale, Joyeux Noël, メリークリスマス! But what is the perfect Christmas gift for the cyclist in your life (short of a bicycle, of course)? Well, to help you on your...
Love it or loathe it, Black Friday has now been ‘successfully’ adopted in the UK – five years after the Americanism was first introduced the Brits by Amazon. Regardless of the riots in Asda and Tesco, one thing is for...
Cyclists often believe there are only two options when it comes to selecting what to wear for their ride. They can either: 1) wear cycling kit and then get changed when they reach their work place, or 2) wear their...
Last week I picked out four of the best merino t-shirts for cycling. Now, the benefits of merino tops for cycling are plentiful, but the trouble is: merino tops are not cheap. You’ll generally be looking at spending in excess...
Café du Cycliste do a great job when it comes to stylish cycling, catering both to sportier road cyclists and the everyday commuter cyclist. Indeed, while their impressive performance range looks great for what it is, it is their urban...
You can’t beat a good old hand-knitted woolly hat for the colder months, can you? It’s the epitome of a cosy winter. So it’s all the more impressive that On The Glo, who launched their Kickstarter campaign on 23rd October,...
Merino is a wonderful material when it comes to cycling. It wicks sweat. It keeps you warm when you’re cold, yet offers bountiful breathability when you start heating up. And it’s also odour resistant. All of which are fantastic qualities...
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