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...
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...
One of the best things about my summer job a couple of years ago was the 40-mile cycle back home on a Friday. It was a beautiful way to switch off from the rigours of rather mundane work week and...
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...
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...
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...
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: Calories Burned...
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...
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...
We all know trends come and go. Some make fleeting statements and others affect the culture of style, whilst others, like high-vis wear evolve and new expressions develop according to consumer need. This 2020, as a knock on effect of...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
