Why do we need winter cycling socks? Well, if you’ve ever cycled with freezing, or freezing and wet feet, you’ll understand that it’s a no-brainer. There are few things worse than your feet feeling like blocks of ice on your...
As a cyclist, there are many irritating things about bad weather. There’s the discomfort of soggy feet that can literally start to feel like ice blocks if it’s wet and cold. The stench of wet feet isn’t so great, either....
Given how much it rains in this country (160 days a year on average), cyclists have an ongoing and troublesome relationship with wet weather – or more specifically, how to stay dry in it. It’s a truly miserable thing to...
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...
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...
A lot can happen in 15 seconds. In just a quarter of a minute, the universe expands by 1km, the US national debt grows by $1 million and you could have read this opening paragraph. There are a lot of...
If you Google the most painful things a human can experience, some of the common answers are kidney stones, childbirth and severe burns. Despite having fortunately never experienced these, I can actually confirm, almost objectively, that the most painful experience...
First thing’s first, this post isn’t about ‘sporty cycling shoes’. Some may be useful for more than just cycling, but this list is the best ‘everyday’ city cycling shoes that you can wear casually, that look great and are also...
Forget turkey, mince pies and ugly sweaters, nothing says Christmas like a good old-fashioned pair of socks for a present. People often think of this as a last-resort present, but they don’t have to be for cyclists. Whether thermal, waterproof,...
It’s possible to cycle in pretty much any footwear. I’ve even pedalled around in flip flops before now. But just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. The biggest problem with using most “everyday” shoes for cycling (especially flip flops),...
This year I’ve become obsessed with “Essentialism”. It’s the idea of only focussing on the things you truly need/enjoy, as well as a system of prioritising the stuff you really care about. For a lifelong clutterer and “busy” person, this...
To find a good pair of durable shoes suitable for cycling on the road when it’s wet – that also look good for your coffee/lunch/dinner date – is not an easy task, particularly in the rough and ready world of...
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...
I’ve long been doubtful as to the value of ‘cycling shoes’ for commuter cyclists, like myself – probably because I’ve never owned a pair and have suffered no cycling atrocities despite this fact. The ones I have seen knocking around...
1. 🧥Rapha Lightweight Commuter Jacket
Stylish, waterproof and easy to throw in a bag.
2. 📍Sherlock Anti-Theft GPS Bike Tracker
Get alerted if your bike moves without you.
3. 👖DUER All-Weather Denim
Waterproof cycling jeans - need I say more?
4. 🪖LIVALL BH60SE Smart Bike Helmet
A helmet with lights that plays music.
5. 🥾Chrome Storm 415 Workboot
Waterproof shoes. No more soggy feet.
