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 Merino Henley T-Shirt – Review 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...
Why I Choose to Ride a Hybrid Bike for Commuting 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...
Could Cycling to Work Make You More Productive All Day Long? 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...
Is the Park & Diamond Foldable Helmet an Indiegogo Scam? 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...
Rehook PLUS – Review [11 Bike Tools in 1] 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...
Daniela’s Story: How Cycling to Work Helped Her Lose 50lb in Less Than a Year 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...
How to Show Bike Lanes on Google Maps 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...
Chrome Industries MXD Fathom Backpack – Review [Lightweight Laptop Bag] 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...
A Chat with Strava Artist Gary Cordery About GPS Art and How It’s Made 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...
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Rehook Review – Can It Really Get Your Bike Chain Back on in 3 Seconds? I hate carrying extra stuff with me when I ride. My normal ride consists of about a 4km journey into the town where I then...
Do I Need A New Bike or Should I Upgrade My Current One? If you started with a fairly basic bike, there may come a time when you find yourself craving something a little more sophisticated. Even if you spent...
Can I Ride My Bike During Lockdown? FAQ on UK Cycling Rules After discussing my experience of the lockdown in Spain, I was relieved to see that the UK government will allow (for now at least) people to exercise outside...
The Best Cycling Jeans for Men and Women in 2020 I’ve found the most unforgiving article of everyday clothing – when it comes to cycling – to be jeans. They’re thick, warm and don’t typically offer enough give or stretch...
Cycle in Style with the Fox Wilson Glynde Polo Shirt If you want to cycle in style and comfort, a good cycling polo shirt can provide you with that perfect fusion of form and function. “Cycling polo shirt?” you may...
How to Make Fabric Waterproof for Cycling? So, you’ve managed to find the perfect bike and you instantly take to the roads to check out how it performs. On a summer’s day, riding a new bike can be up there...
Chrome Madrona 5 Pocket Pant – Review [The Best Urban Cycling Pants in 2020?] I’ve been a long-term admirer of Chrome Industries. They truly get what it is to a be an urban cycling brand. They seem to have cracked...
Should People Be Allowed to Run and Cycle During the Coronavirus Lockdown? I live in Spain. Since Saturday 21st March, the nation has been on lockdown. This means, that for the next two weeks (EDIT: extended to 11th April), people...
Isobaa Merino 260 Lounge Hoodie – Review Isobaa came to my attention at the end of 2019 and I was left with a very good impression after trying out their baffled jacket and merino wool half-zip hoodie. Neither item was...
How to Choose an Electric Bike: 3 Important Things to Consider If you’re looking for an eco-friendly way to improve your daily commute, you might be considering switching to a bicycle. However, if you’re not in the best shape or...
Fox Wilson Clapton Merino Cycling Jumper – Review Confession time: I’ve always secretly admired turtlenecks. Despite this, I’ve only ever attempted to wear one once. Trouble was, I didn’t wear it with enough confidence and my co-workers recognised my insecurity,...
I Asked 32 People What Cycling Means to Them and 50% Used This Exact Word Last week, I asked my email subscribers and social media followers: “What does cycling mean to you (in 10 words or less)? I got all...
EXCLUSIVE: £70 Off the Resolute Bay Reflective Cycling Jacket I’ve been a long-term fan of Resolute Bay (check out the jeans review I did from 2016 for evidence of that). So, I’m absolute buzzing to announced Discerning Cyclist has partnered...
Chrome Natoma 2.0 Short – Review [The Best Stylish Cycling Shorts in 2020?] If you want to cycle in style and comfort, then what you wear over your legs is the most important consideration. While any old t-shirt can be...
The Unquestionable Case for More Bike Paths (Inc. Benefits for Drivers) The biggest barrier to increasing the number of journeys by bicycle is perceived safety. The easiest way to improve safety among cyclists is to create segregated lanes for bicycles....
5 of the Best Urban Cycling Shorts for Commuter this Summer It’s that time of year again where many of us whip off our waterproof cycling trousers to uncover our pasty legs ready for summer. In this guide to the...
LARQ Review – Is the Self-Cleaning Water Bottle Worth £95? I’m a sucker for a Kickstarter. Really. It’s an addiction. And it’s no secret that Kickstarter and IndieGoGo projects are a bit of a lottery. For every cool gem I...
Time-Proven Clothing Tips for Commuting During Winter Smart clothing is more important for cyclists who travel regardless of any weather concern. Be it a chilly breeze, blizzard, or winter rain, we need extra protection, so we’ve rounded up the best...
This is the Most Expensive Bicycle in the World The most expensive bike in the world, according to the Guinness Book Of World Records, is the beautifully titled Butterfly Bike, named so by its creator, British artist, Damien Hirst. The...
