Cycling in the summer. That’s what life’s about. But in order to ensure a comfortable commute or leisurely ride, getting the right legwear is key. That’s why I spent a week creating a guide on the best urban bike shorts...
Let’s face it: Lycra isn’t for everyone. If you’re a commuter, you probably don’t want to be rocking up to the office in spandex, either. If you cringe at the thought of tight-fitting shorts and high vis everything, you’re not...
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...
There are the skills that everyone says you’ll need when you go to university: independence, time management, perseverance and the like. However, no one mentioned what I have come to realise is one the most valuable skills: leaving for a...
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 best urban cycling shorts for both men and women, we’ll run...
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 fine to cycle in, the same isn’t necessarily true when it comes to...
An advert from Förskel Originals popped up on my Facebook newsfeed a while back. It showed a damn good-looking pair of shorts that were apparently designed for swimming, while boasting plenty of stretch for active folk – ideal for cycling....
I can’t speak for the UK, but today felt like the day summer truly arrived. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the climate of south Germany, which has been quite frankly, lush. One of the key steps to getting ready for...
Tom and Jerry, Batman and Robin, Morecambe and Wise, Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole, Marmite and Cheese… you should probably add Hackett and Cooper to that list of partnerships that just, well, work. Who? Cooper Bikes make bicycles – cool...
Summer’s here and, for me at least in sunny Gibraltar, shorts are now a daily necessity. Personally, I’m not usually a huge fan of ¾ length shorts; I feel they run just a little too far down your shin and,...
Having swapped my clunky old hybrid for a beautiful (and very discerning) Cooper Kyalami to tackle my central London commute, it quickly became apparent that the least stylish thing on my bike (by quite some margin) was the rider. To help...
1. 🪖Fend ONE Folding Helmet
A folding helmet that actually looks good.
2. 🧥Helly Hansen Hooded Rain Jacket
Stay dry in style.
3. 🧴Muc-Off Ultimate Bicycle Cleaning Kit
Keep your bike feeling brand new.
4. 👖DUER-All Weather Jeans
Waterproof cycling jeans. Seriously.
5. 🎒Rapha Reflective Backpack
A beautiful backpack that you can't miss.
