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Windproof cycling jackets

By on 25/10/2010 in Cycling accessories

You look on the BBC weather website and it says wind and light rain for the next day. You watch the ITV weather report and they’re suggesting clear skies. Who to trust? Windproof cycling jackets are for moments like this. When the weather isn’t quite cold enough for a full cycling jacket but you’re not [...]

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Waterproof cycling jacket guide

By on 21/10/2010 in Cycling accessories

The best cycling jacket will keep the nasty heavy rain out, will keep you feeling warm on your commute into work and allow your skin to breathe so you won’t be dripping with sweat. But how do you know which one to buy?

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The most courteous drivers in London?

By on 08/10/2010 in Cycling in London

Back in July I asked a simple question that turned into a the biggest discussion this site has ever had. I asked: Who are the least courteous drivers in London? Opinions were mixed and tensions ran high at certain points but many people agreed Addison Lee (the mini-cab company) was the worst. Last week, I [...]

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The winter cycling gear that will make your cycling more comfortable and enjoyable

By on 28/09/2010 in Cycling tips

Hi there! If you’re reading this then I applaud you. Because it means you’re considering or definitely going to keep cycling as the blue skies (ahem) turn to grey and the temperatures make their yearly descent. Wet feet. Cold hands. Soaked clothes. Water dripping everywhere. You can see why some people are put off winter [...]

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2 is company: Do you cycle to work on your own or with someone else?

By on 17/09/2010 in Cycling in London

During the tube strikes a good friend of mine cycled from St John’s Wood to Canary Wharf for the first time. He enjoyed his cycle but on the way back he enjoyed it even more. This is because he was cycling with someone else from work. He found cycling with someone else not only meant [...]

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Waterproof cycling bags

By on 15/09/2010 in Cycling accessories

If when you cycle home in the rain you are worried water is creeping into your bag and destroying your £600 laptop and making your lunch time cheese, ham with a little bit of onion sandwich soggy then you may want to consider a waterproof cycling bag. These cycling bags are designed to keep the [...]

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Turn your mobile phone into the perfect cycling computer and save around £300

By on 01/09/2010 in Cycling accessories

Most people already have the perfect device for tracking their cycling and following great cycling routes. Their mobile phone. The only problem is the majority of the time they just leave it in their pockets and don’t think about it until they get a call reminding them to pickup some milk on the way home. [...]

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Cycling apps for the Android

By on 11/08/2010 in Cycling accessories

I’ve shown the iPhone a lot of love previously here on London Cyclist for the simple reason that it is the phone I use. However, when I released my Bike Doctor application, there was a ton of emails asking me about if there would be an Android version. So I figure it’s about time I [...]

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Guide to Cycling in London

By on 27/07/2010 in Features

Today I’m releasing a second eBook to subscribers called “Guide to Cycling in London”. Most of the content from it is applicable to cycling in any city. It is a 37 page eBook filled with great cycling advice catered for everyday cyclists. Here is quick overview of what you get: How to find the perfect [...]

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Team London Cyclist racks up 4778 miles on Cycle Challenge and burns off 461 blueberry muffins!

By on 09/06/2010 in Blogging

As we are 9 days into the Cycle Challenge I thought it would be a good time to report on progress. Team London Cyclist has clocked in 4,778 miles so far The team has grown to 74 members We are in 3rd place in our “Social Group” of 50 to 100 members – a good [...]

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Join the London Cyclist Cycle Challenge Team

By on 26/05/2010 in Cycling in London

As I feel we have a nice little community on the go here on londoncyclist.co.uk I thought it would be a good idea for us to join the London Cycle Challenge. Therefore I’ve created Team London Cyclist for anyone to join: https://cyclechallenge.tfl.gov.uk/team.php?team=346   Whenever you cycle in the month of June you log the miles [...]

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3 Feet Please – a simple message and a clear rule drivers will understand

By on 06/05/2010 in News

A few months back one of the many petitions that as cyclists we were encouraged to sign was to create a new law in the UK calling for a minimum of 3 feet passing distance that drivers should give cyclists. Currently the law for this in the Highway Code simply states: “give a cyclist as [...]

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