It’s like a game of cyclist cliché bingo: a pricey road bike, a Strava subscription and an interest in speciality flat-whites. Add top-to-toe Lycra, and you’ve basically got a full card. The Middle-Aged Man in Lycra stereotype was invented in 2010,...
The discerning cyclist ensures that each commute is enjoyable and worthwhile. Finding your own cadence and choosing an ideal route will help keep a smile about the place. All of this is geared towards reaching your work in a good...
Once a popular choice amongst cyclists with an eye for style, Levi’s Commuter jeans appear to have vanished from the market. With no official explanation being offered, people have been left to speculate on what happened to the Commuter line....
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...
You can wear whatever you want when you ride a bicycle. You can kit yourself out in Lycra. You can wear your “normal” clothes. You can even pedal about in your birthday suit so long as you’re joined by others...
Cycling to work is a positive lifestyle change which can yield of litany of benefits – not only for your physical and mental health, but for the environment, too. It’s also fun – who would rather be caught in a...
I’ve made no secret that I’m a big fan of Resolute Bay over the years. They even ranked among my top 5 urban cycling brands despite still being a largely one-man operation (kudos, Chris Taylor). And that’s because they make...
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...
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...
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...
I remember when I was excited to become an adult and live independently. The hope of doing whatever, going wherever and eating however many tubs of ice cream I deemed fit was something I looked forward to greatly. This myth...
Jeans. Arguably the most iconic and proliferated piece of clothing ever. For something that was first made to clothe Genoese sailors and American miners, it’s incredible that their rise has brought them via Marlon Brando, James Dean and Levi Strauss...
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...
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...
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...
One of the big challenges that helmet users face is carrying around their helmet when they are not using it. Unless your carrying a very spacious bag (that’s already not full), chances are, you’ll end up lugging around most helmets...
The 3 Best Breathable Boxers for Sexy Commuter Cyclists Fellas, we need to talk about down there. Thankfully not your junk – but the attire that supports and surrounds it. Let’s face it: getting hot and sweaty as you go...
I’ve become obsessed with a brand recently. Not because it’s got the most amazing products with the most ridiculous features, but because it’s got really good products at a price point that even most students wouldn’t turn their nose up...
[table id=9 /] Winter’s coming… again. Every bloody year, eh? For me, and probably most Brits, winter means rain. Drizzle mostly, but sometimes you get that awful heavy stuff too. And while nice-looking water-resistant cycling trousers may see you through...
The Best Cycling Chinos and Trousers Around for Urban Cyclists 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...
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...
Cyclists often believe there are only two options when it comes to selecting what to wear for their ride. They can either: 1) wear cycling kit and then get changed when they reach their work place, or 2) wear their...
Merino is a wonderful material when it comes to cycling. It wicks sweat. It keeps you warm when you’re cold, yet offers bountiful breathability when you start heating up. And it’s also odour resistant. All of which are fantastic qualities...
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...
4 of the Best Waterproof Cycling Jackets under £35 That Fit in Your Pocket Probably the most important accessory to have on you when you’re cycling in the winter months is a waterproof jacket. That probably goes without saying. But...
If you’re a regular reader of Discerning Cyclist, you may have noticed that I’m a big advocate for stylish clothes that have performance aspects subtly built in suited for commuting on a bicycle. However, when it comes to cycling-friendly office...
This is the first of our three-part series on cycling attire that is perfect for the office. Part 2 – Shirts is now also available, as is Part 3 – Footwear. A rhetorical question usually comes up when talking about...
Winter’s upon us. That means there’s nothing to do but wrap up warm and keep riding until the sun comes back. It will… I think.Don’t worry though. You don’t have to look like a prat to ride a bike and...
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.
