Cycling to work is a positive lifestyle change which can yield of litany of benefits – not only for your physical and mental health, but for the environment, too. It’s also fun – who would rather be caught in a...
By running Discerning Cyclist, I regularly get offered the chance to review cycling gear. At first it was a real novelty to get “free stuff” in exchange for an honest written review about it. But after nearly nine (!) years...
Slowly but surely the number of people – both men and women – riding bikes to get around is increasing. Hurrah. But did you know that cycling was actually one of the most popular methods of transport around the turn...
Typically, when I commute, I need to carry my laptop with me. That means I normally need a decent sized backpack (which at the moment is Chrome’s Mazer Vigil Pack). But sometimes, particularly on an exploratory weekend ride, I don’t...
I’ve made no secret that I’m a big fan of Resolute Bay over the years. They even ranked among my top 5 urban cycling brands despite still being a largely one-man operation (kudos, Chris Taylor). And that’s because they make...
When asked to think of what “a cyclist” looks like, many people will conjure up an image of a MAMIL (middle-aged man in Lycra). At Discerning Cyclist, though, we’re on a mission to prove that you can cycle in style...
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There’s something quintessentially British about riding a bicycle. That idea may not be something that is perpetuated by the media, but many people in Britain enjoyed rediscovering their bikes during the lockdown. For many of these new cyclists, it wasn’t...
I’d like to tell you that if you want to get the best bike for cycling to work, you should get the [INSERT PERFECT BICYCLE HERE]. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all answer to this question. Skip Ahead:...
People are changing the way they move in cities. There’s just not enough space for everyone to drive a car and public transport is often expensive and inconvenient. This has led to a resurgence in the numbers of people commuting...
Pants. If you’re commuting by bike, they’re probably the most important clothing consideration you make. Wear a pair of heavy jeans and chances are your journey will be a hotter and more “chafey” than it needs to be. That’s why...
Like almost everything we do in life, cycling – to a certain extent – contains an element of risk. Even if you choose to sit “safely” on the sofa and avoid all danger, you’re actually taking the biggest risk. After...
Pah. Cyclists, eh? Those road tax-dodging Lycra louts. Can’t they afford to buy a car and just sit in traffic like everyone else? Cycling has an image problem in the UK. Even in London – where there has been a...
Giant is one of the “giants” of the bicycle manufacturing industry, having been creating premium bikes at competitive prices since 1981. The brand has been instrumental in pushing the world of bicycles forward, and it came up with two major...
Have you even been browsing the web when you just stumble across something where you go: “I need you in my life”. It happens to me more than I care to admit. Normally it’s some fancy gadget. But on this...
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...
