It’s better to be safe than sorry, so while you may have a preference between chain locks and U-locks as far as bike protection is concerned, ideally you should equip your bicycle with one of each when leaving it unattended....
For many cyclists, electric bikes have been the perfect invention: they require less pedal power yet still improve your fitness, are an environmentally friendly alternative to cars or motor vehicles, and generally look pretty slick, too. Which is always important....
You’ll know full well that the health benefits to cycling are as plentiful as they are varied: for starters, it burns calories, which will help if you’re trying to lose weight, it can lower your risk of cancer, and can...
Whether you’re a cycling fanatic or novice, music or comedy lover, or just want a much-needed sense of normality about life again after COVID-19 has deprived us all of it for more than a year by now, a wonderfully unique...
If you take your bike out for a spin and end up venturing into the unknown, embrace it. Not only because you might find your new favourite cycling route, but because as long as you’ve got signal on your smart...
Last month Apple revealed their latest product last week: the AirTags. Basically, they’re designed to be used for things like helping find your keys, but many have been wandering if they can be used as a tracker. So, can you...
During the peak of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, I dusted off my bike and running shoes and lost a good amount of weight, which you can read about here. Of course, when I was cycling...
In a way, perhaps they’re the Apple of cycling. Formed in 2004 after founder Simon Mottram spotted a gap in the market for stylish cycling attire, Rapha are renowned for making beautiful, cutting-edge, high-quality gear. But many remain deterred by...
If the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 left us all mentally, emotionally drained, it felt almost impossible to find any silver lining in these dark clouds. But there was at least one positive from a cycling perspective: it...
When you’re “surfing” the web, sometimes you come across something simply beautiful. And that’s what happened to me last week when I discovered Adidas’ reinvention of the classic Samba shoe, reimagined for urban cyclists: the Adidas Velosamba. Behold: At the...
When cycling, if you prefer the old-fashioned method of arm-waving to indicator rather than buying state-of-the-art LEDs, that’s fine. But just remember: keeping it simple with bike turning signals is best. Sure, there are lots of more complex cyclist signals,...
Because many waterproof jackets tend to get drenched with sweat on the inside, there’s a belief that a waterproof material can’t also be breathable. But how true really is this? Is it possible for a jacket to be waterproof and...
Out with the old, in with new – calendar year, that is. The worst of the nightmare that was 2020 is behind us, and it’s time to usher in 2021 with a revitalised, positive attitude. What that in mind, why...
Whether you’re in a new country or state or just want to know a little bit more about what your cycling rights are in your area, we’ve compiled a summary of where you can and can’t ride your bike in...
It might have been an absolutely pretty rubbish year with regards to pretty much everything else, but it’s hard to look past the idea that, because of COVID-19, 2020 has been a pretty successful year in the cycling world, at...
Described as the ‘Netflix of bikes’, Dutch company Swapfiets offer a rental style service to cyclists in some of the world’s busiest cycling hotspots. And having cornered the rent-a-bike market in much of Holland and Germany already, it might not...
Ever wanted to know exactly how much good making your commute by bike is doing to your body? Well, thanks to this cycling weight loss calculator below, you can see just how many calories you’ve burnt while riding: Cycling Calories...
Urban planners everywhere can breathe a sigh of relief. Gone are the days of bike lane planning largely through guesswork or antiquated studies. No more counting how many cars and bikes go by at certain points in the day. Thanks...
There’s a drug-like quality to cycling. For many, myself included, that first spin of the wheels on a long stretch of road can be the gateway to a lifetime addiction. Take my word for it – I upped my cycling...
Earlier this year, we took a look at the oily-finger-saver that is the Rehook cycling tool, a plastic device weighing just 20 grams which can ‘re-hook’ your chain back on to your bike in seconds and leave the days of...
Our 2020 Cycling Lifestyle Survey found that over 82% of cyclists asked said they would rather not ride among traffic. The survey, which had 3,467 responses – most of whom were active cyclists in the UK – asked several questions...
Look, we all know there are loads of things flashier and more exciting to spend your hard-earned cash on than a bike helmet. But why settle for run-of-the-mill when you could be buying ‘smarter’? Smart bike helmets, many of which...
Given the coronavirus-enforced lockdown has left me with little else to do for the most part, back in April I thought, what better time to lose a little weight and boost my fitness than when the pubs are closed and...
Scouring for positives in a pandemic that has shattered every facet of life as we knew it, and taken life from more than 800,000, is rather akin to searching for that proverbial needle in a haystack. They may be there,...
Have you ever wondered what the ‘commute by bike’ statistics are in Britain? Are you keen to know how these compare with America’s bike commuting stats, or the ‘cycling to work’ stats across cycling hotbeds in Europe? Or perhaps you’re...
Are you struggling for motivation as you set off on that long slog of a commute to work, or the next bike ride in your fitness programme? Stuck thinking of a good Instagram caption for bike ride photos? Want to...
On Tuesday 28th July 2020, a new government scheme in England is being launched as part of plans to get more people out on their bikes again. These new ‘bike repair vouchers’ have come after a new obesity strategy was...
The coronavirus pandemic has been a harrowing, devastating few months for so many people for so many reasons, but it has at least seen a sharp upturn in bikes being ridden regularly. Indeed, in England alone there’s been as many...
Looking for a bargain on a new electric bike? Well, look no further than Cyclescheme, a UK ‘cycling to work’ employee benefit which saves you 25 to 39 per cent on bicycles and accessories. Many cycling regulars may already know...
The naysayers always have an excuse, don’t they? Cycling lanes wouldn’t work in the UK, they tell you. If it’s not because of the wind, it’s because of the rain. Or the hills. Or the old infrastructure. Or the narrow...
