Finding the right size bike to fit you can sometimes be a little tricky, especially given the hoards of advice thrown your way from people on the internet and sales assistance in stores. Throw into the mix being a petite...
When I was younger, I used to refuse to wear my helmet when riding to school on the grounds that it didn’t look great. My Grandma wasn’t too pleased about this, so whenever I visited her, I would wear my...
One of the most important considerations to make for urban cyclists and commuters is your pants – after all, this is what surrounds your cycling engine. Urban cycling trousers can come in many shapes and sizes, depending on your needs....
I run cycling sessions for women, and the most commonly asked questions are always about saddles. Usually the women in question are new to riding, and experiencing discomfort. Sometimes they’re more experienced cyclists who are keen to switch from the...
Finding the best women specific cycling gear was once pretty dire to say the least. Options were limited and a lot of the kit was not up to scratch. But gone are the days of choosing between a couple of...
We’ve all been there. You cycled to work in the sunshine but by the end of the day, it’s raining for your commute home. Or maybe you’re facing a soggy school run with the kids. Thankfully if you’re wearing a...
I have been trying to find suitable trousers for cycling for a while. As a utility cyclist, I’ve struggled to get the right balance between practicality and style, especially when riding to work or to meet friends. So when I...
Cycling is a great activity for women, it is an enjoyable form of exercise which will improve their fitness and can help combat stress and depression. Despite there being a lot of myths out there about the effects cycling can...
If you are a lover of the outdoors or trendy workwear attire then I’m sure you’ll have come across the iconic Norwegian brand, Helly Hansen. The popular Scandinavian brand is well known for their high quality outdoor clothing. Yet, although...
Sweaty Betty, if you didn’t know already, is a renowned women’s sportswear company which has only grown in popularity thanks to the rise of the ‘athleisure’ trend. However, the brand is known for being a little on the pricier side,...
Sweaty Betty has been a well known high end work out brand for many people who love to exercise without having to forfeit style or comfort. Debatibly, they have also amassed a bit of a cult following throughout the years....
You may be on your way to work, a night out, or just to hang out with friends on a sunny afternoon. Whatever the occasion, if you want to wear a dress or a skirt, there’s no reason for this...
For a long time women’s saddles didn’t exist, making it harder and less accessible for women to ride bikes comfortably. Times have thankfully now changed and our list of saddles will help support comfortable riding for all women, something everyone...
In terms of your bottom half, there used to be pretty much two clothing options when riding a bike. One was Lycra, the other was being uncomfortable. And commuting by bike would inevitably mean taking a change of trousers. For...
Riding in the rain can be a cold and miserable business, especially when riding to work: no one wants to start off the day cold and wet. However, there’s some really great trousers and jeans on the market to help...
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...
I have a confession to make: when I was invited to review Osloh’s Women’s Porteur Jean my heart sank a little. Firstly, because my usual narrative style of writing is difficult to achieve against the backdrop of an eleven-month lockdown in Leicester (I have no...
You’d be forgiven had you shoved a lightweight packable jacket some way down the list of your priorities as far as cycling gear is concerned. On the face of it, they admittedly may not seem as crucial as, say, a...
No cycling attire is complete with the perfect T-shirt. The question is: what makes a cycling T-shirt perfect to you? For some, it will be one made of light breathable material; for instance merino, which wicks sweat and is odour-resistant....
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 for riding comfortably – making it hard even to get...
What you wear on your bottom half is one of the most important things for ensuring a comfortable ride. But that doesn’t mean you have to squeeze into less-than-flattering Lycra cycling shorts. On the contrary, there’s plenty of chic urban...
One of the most crucial pieces of clothing for comfortable cycling is a good jacket. But in the pursuit of finding the best cycling jacket, what should you be looking for? Well, there are 10 key things to consider. Best...
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...
With your bag packed and your bike ready to ride, you’re all set for your commute to work. Off you go, speeding through the streets without a care in the world, when all of a sudden, your worst nightmare sets...
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.
