Every now and then, when I make a post about backpacks, I get a comment something along the lines of “urgh, backpack! Ride with a pannier bag!” However, the trouble I found with most pannier bags is that while they’re...
When I left home, my parents’ biggest worry wasn’t that I would be unprepared to leave. Nor was it that I’d be irresponsible with my freedom and turn to many of the vices this world has on offer. Despite the...
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...
For a while, I’ve been looking for a lightweight backpack that I can use to carry my laptop and some other daily essentials. Not a chunky bag that can carry all my gym gear and what not, just a slim...
I hate carrying extra stuff with me when I ride. My normal ride consists of about a 4km journey into the town where I then go into my co-working space. If I get a puncture, whatever. There’s a bike shop...
I’m a sucker for a Kickstarter. Really. It’s an addiction. And it’s no secret that Kickstarter and IndieGoGo projects are a bit of a lottery. For every cool gem I get to enjoy, there’s a big steaming turd delivered through...
If you’ve got a backpack you love, but it’s not waterproof, then a waterproof backpack cover might well be your saving grace when a downpour arrives. This is one of the latest cycling accessories from CYCL, the company behind Winglights...
[NOTE: Park & Diamond seem to be expereincing a lot of delays and production problems currently, so I wouldn’t recommend ordering one right now. However, there are more foldable bike helmets that you can buy at the end of this...
Note: CYCL Face Guard is currently out of stock, but the Respro Techno Mask is a recommended alternative. CYCL… you may recognise the name. This is the brand behind the innovating “Winglights” – the bicycle indicators that were featured on...
With the cold snap of winter now well and truly upon us, there’s never been a better time to buy a cycling neck warmer if you’re regularly out on your bike. An invaluable item of clothing for cyclists, they offer...
Tired of typical U-locks or chains to keep your bike safe when leaving it unattended? If so, then a foldable bike lock might just be your way forward. Made from metal plates, connected by rivets, the plates inside a folding...
If you’re in need of something a little more comfortable to sit on as you cycle to and from work, have you considered arguably the most comfortable bike seat there is – the padded bike seat/gel saddle? With a gel...
If you’re looking for a convenient bag for your bike which offers quick and easy access, handlebar bags are definitely the way you should be looking. They offer you the ideal place for you to store the belongings you may...
To save you having to rummage around in your jacket pocket looking for your phone should you suddenly need it during your commute, a bicycle phone mount is a great piece of kit that will remedy this problem for you...
If you’re tired of rummaging around in your house or garage looking to make room to store your bicycle, a bike wall mount might offer you the perfect solution. Especially if for those with limited space, a wall bike rack...
It’s been a miserable day weather-wise, and with work done, it’s time for your cycle home through the drizzling, endless rain. Thankfully, while most of your body might get soaked during your commute, your backside won’t, thanks to your own...
As an innovative alternative to the traditional model, Swedish company Hövding created their world’s first “inflatable helmet” with an airbag in November 2011 after years of researching. But just what is a Hövding “helmet”? How does it work? And what...
When you’re out cycling braving the elements, it’s just as important to keep your hands warm and dry with bike gloves as it is your feet with thermal socks. Here are seven of the best winter cycling gloves of all...
It’s getting towards that time of year again. The most wonderful time of the year, they say, unless you’re scrambling about for a last-minute Secret Santa cyclist present. That old chestnut can really dampen your spirits. In all seriousness, though,...
Riding your bike can be a great thrill in itself at times, but it can also be nice to have some cycling headphones to listen to music, podcasts and more with at the same time. Here are five of the...
If you’re tired of carrying such heavy weight on your back as your cycle, perhaps to and from work or after going shopping, then a bike basket might be the perfect answer to easing that load. There’s plenty of range...
Imagine you’re on your commute to work and suddenly, there’s someone in front of you who you need to overtake on your bike. But you don’t want to have to resort to shouting at them, so what can you do?...
Of course, one of the biggest risks you can take with your bike is leaving it unattended. Should you not have anywhere to lock it up once you’ve reached your destination, you could easily end up paying the ultimate price....
Picture this – you’re making great time cycling to work, when all of a sudden you feel one of your tyres getting flatter and flatter. What can you do? You don’t want to be late, and you can’t ride your...
For any regular cyclist, a good waterproof bike cover should be an essential. Primarily, it will protect your bicycle from rust which will continually wear it down until it is no longer usable, but even if you normally leave your...
For pretty obvious reasons, making sure your bike is locked up properly after cycling is always essential. Whether you’re training, commuting or just cycling for pleasure, the last thing you want is your bike falling into the wrong hands because...
Whether you’re new to cycling or just want to splash out on some state-of-the-art cycling gear, smartwatches are a great way to enhance your experience while out on your bike. A GPS cycling watch offers so many benefits to every...
After initially launching in 2015, the SmartHalo is back with a new design that is up there with the best cycling gadgets on the market right now. SmartHalo’s original release, as an accessory for your handlebar which pairs with your...
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...
Can you really still be bothered with bike lights that constantly need their batteries replacing? What a huge waste of your precious time and money. Why bother with all that hassle when you could simply buy a USB charging bike...
