Imagine: Your pre-work morning routine is going swimmingly. You hopped out of bed to your first alarm, and you’re enthused and fired up from your morning coffee. You’re dolled up in your favourite workwear – keys, phone, and cash are...
You might get away with leaving your bike out in the rain for a few days, but it’s best if you avoid it. We know the feeling — skidding through puddles of water and riding in the rain might make...
Because many waterproof jackets tend to get drenched with sweat on the inside, there’s a belief that a waterproof material can’t also be breathable. But how true really is this? Is it possible for a jacket to be waterproof and...
Few dates have engraved themselves on my mind to the same extent as the 1st October 2019. In what was to be the most traumatic moment in my time at university up to that point, I had to commute in...
Let me tell you about Edgware Road, one of London’s longest roads. You might know about it because at one end you find Marble Arch or perhaps because you’ve visited one of the many Arabic restaurants that can be found...
The Careers Fair: the place where, once a term, many undergraduates pile into a room in search of employment and decent freebies. One knows this day has come because people are more smartly dressed and the final year students have...
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...
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...
It’s always a great benefit to protected from wet conditions when out on your bike. If you’re a commuter especially, the last thing you want is to turn up to work drenched. And even if you’re dressed in ‘normal’ clothes...
[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...
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...
In June last year, I reviewed Resolute Bay’s first attempt at a cycling jacket for commuters – and was very impressed. Just like their range of cycling jeans, the small cycling start-up had produced yet another highly functional cycling jacket...
From time-to-time, it’s necessary to make a compromise in either style or functionality, especially if you’re on a budget. Don’t get me wrong, there’s an increasing number of real top-quality jackets that are marrying waterproof, reflective features with smart urban...
Okay, so a while ago I was sent the Salva Gamba waterproof cycling trousers from 24Bottles. And, after checking out there website I discovered that these cost €69! That’s just over £50 – for waterproof trousers. To me that seemed...
As another page on the calendar is turned, there’s no more kidding: summer is over. The days draw shorter, the air a little chillier, the ground damper and the sun no longer an occasional visitor, but a hazy memory. Alas,...
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...
I was asked to test out some of Tesco’s Expert Outdoor Clothing Waterproofer and Wash products a while ago, to see whether – despite being half the price – they can match up to some of their competitors. These products...
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning – set for work – then taking a peak out of the window to see the last thing in the world you wanted to see… bloody rain. Fortunately, I’ve been blessed...
3 Vital Cycling Accessories for Rainy Days It’s 8am, I’m on the way to work and it’s pouring down with rain. Urgh. Cycling in the rain can often leave us asking: “why do I do this?” But, wrap up well,...
Cleverhood Waterproof Cape – Review The rain is a constant irritant to most cyclists but there are many jackets and coats around to help keep you as dry as possible. However they are not without their flaws. Breathable rain jackets...
Cycling in the Rain — Part 2 Finishing off the Discerning Cyclist’s style ideas (see Part 1 here) for stylish yet functional gear to keep you as dry as possible whilst you’re pedalling about in the pouring rain, we’re going...
So it turns out you like going on cycle rides that take longer than 30 minutes. Great, happy riding. Oh it looks a beautiful day out, it’s going to be such a good cycle. Off you go whistling away, in...
