Back in 2012, a colleague and I started discussing why people who cycle to work need to have one outfit for cycling and another for when they arrive at work. “Aren’t there comfortable and smart clothes that we can cycle...
2020 will not be a year remembered favourably by many. But one positive thing to come of the COVID-19 disarray has been the “Bike Boom”. In London, there was an estimated 90% increase in bicycle traffic in June 2020, while...
Every now and then, when I make a post about backpacks, I get a comment something along the lines of “urgh, backpack! Ride with a pannier bag!” However, the trouble I found with most pannier bags is that while they’re...
Riding a bike is an art form that requires equal amounts of power and strength as it does elegance and style. Although there are some cycling uniforms and active wear out there that aren’t the most flattering, on the whole...
During the summer months, getting on a bike and logging miles sounds energizing and joyful, but during the winter months, it can be difficult to find the motivation needed to continue your healthy habits. While it can be frustrating to...
One of the best and least strenuous ways to stay fit and keep healthy is cycling. According to WebMD, cycling burns as many calories as running does, and it also gets your heart rate up. If you’re on the onset...
Many of us are being encouraged to cycle to work to not only help with the current pandemic that we face but also as an environmentally friendly decision to make. Cycling is great exercise, but it can also be a...
Light is fading. Leaves are turning. Breeze is chilling. But despite the impending doom of winter, October is one of the most beautiful months of the year – and one of my favourites for commuting. To help you get through...
In recently published findings, research by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) has shown a significant reduction in cancer incidents and mortality rates in people that cycle to work. As the Government continues its efforts to encourage greener transport...
This post is sponsored by coffee subscription service, Pact Coffee. As always, all opinions are entirely my own. Get 10% off the Gran Fondo espresso with discount code: DCFONDO I used to hate coffee. Seriously. Even the smell of it...
For the past five years or so, I’ve been protecting my bike with Hiplok Lite. And it did a sterling job, until a momentary lapse in concentration on my part saw need to acquire a new bike. The idea behind...
It’s official. Summer’s over kids, go home. But all is not lost. September is actually one of my favourite times of the year. The weather is (usually) pretty good, the days are still nice and the craziness of the summer...
LIVALL BH51M Helm – Bewertung: Der Bluetooth-Helm mit Lautsprechern + Beleuchtung Ahhhhh… der Fahrradhelm. Wahrscheinlich die am wenigsten cool aussehende Sache der Welt, abgesehen von Socken und Sandalen. Manche sehen Helme als eine Notwendigkeit beim Radfahren und betrachten diejenigen, die...
Reflective cycling jackets aren’t best-known for their dashing good looks. I mean, they’re good to be seen when you’re whizzing around on two wheels, but it’s not necessarily the same look you want when you’ve arrived at your destination. The...
Just a few weeks ago, I wrote a post about why I choose to commute with a hybrid bike. I’d had my trusty B’Twin Hoprider 500 for about four years or so, but this week our journey came to an...
When it comes to cycling in style, Rapha are basically the dream brand. Whether you’re a pacey road cyclist or an urban commuter, they’re sure to have a delicious collection of stylish cycling clothes to meet your needs. As more...
Your average bike ride rarely sees you riding across one type of surface. You might find yourself starting on a gravel driveway, then onto smooth roads and then heading out onto dirt tracks, bridleways and perhaps even through forest trails...
Vulpine were the poster boys for urban cycling when they burst onto the scene with a beautiful selection of stylish cycling gear for commuters in 2012. Sadly, their promise wasn’t fulfilled, as over extension following a big crowdfunding campaign and...
For a while, I’ve been wondering whether I should get a new bike. The truth is, despite running an urban cycling blog for nearly eight years (!), I’ve only owned two bikes during that period – and they were both...
Taking the bike to work isn’t just a healthier alternative environmentally to driving. It can have a hugely positive impact on your mental health, and help you get through twice as much during the day. As these four examples show,...
Last year, Discerning Cyclist wrote an article about the eye-catching Park & Diamond foldable bike helmet. It was so impressive, in fact, it even received over £1 million in funding during a crowdfunding campaign that closed in November 2018 as...
Not so long ago, I took a look at Rehook, a new bike tool (that was even successfully backed on Dragon’s Den) that simply helps you “rehook” your bike chain back on when it comes off, without the greasy finger...
Did you know how much exercise the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends for adults? They say adults (18-64) should do at least 150 minutes of “moderate” exercise per week, or at least 75 minutes of “vigorous” exercise. And it’s really...
If I need to find out how to get somewhere, I use Google Maps. When I’m driving, Google Maps is pretty flawless. It’s easy to use, provides me traffic updates and rarely sends me off a cliff. When I’m commuting...
For a while, I’ve been looking for a lightweight backpack that I can use to carry my laptop and some other daily essentials. Not a chunky bag that can carry all my gym gear and what not, just a slim...
I’ve been semi-aware of “Strava art” for some time. It’s popped up on social media feeds from occasionally and I thought it was cool, but that it was just something of a kooky experiment. But then I discovered the amazing...
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