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There’s something quintessentially British about riding a bicycle. That idea may not be something that is perpetuated by the media, but many people in Britain enjoyed rediscovering their bikes during the lockdown. For many of these new cyclists, it wasn’t...
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...
I’d like to tell you that if you want to get the best bike for cycling to work, you should get the [INSERT PERFECT BICYCLE HERE]. Unfortunately, there is no one size fits all answer to this question. Skip Ahead:...
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...
History recounts numerous colossal errors by individuals: Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in winter, the Captain of the Titanic’s hubris and David Beckham’s 2003 haircut. While not of quite the same magnitude as these men, I must add my name to...
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,...
Pants. If you’re commuting by bike, they’re probably the most important clothing consideration you make. Wear a pair of heavy jeans and chances are your journey will be a hotter and more “chafey” than it needs to be. That’s why...
Like almost everything we do in life, cycling – to a certain extent – contains an element of risk. Even if you choose to sit “safely” on the sofa and avoid all danger, you’re actually taking the biggest risk. After...
Pah. Cyclists, eh? Those road tax-dodging Lycra louts. Can’t they afford to buy a car and just sit in traffic like everyone else? Cycling has an image problem in the UK. Even in London – where there has been a...
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...
Giant is one of the “giants” of the bicycle manufacturing industry, having been creating premium bikes at competitive prices since 1981. The brand has been instrumental in pushing the world of bicycles forward, and it came up with two major...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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