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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...
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...
