When I overtake a fellow cyclist I often wonder what they are thinking. Are they thinking “What a jerk showing off?” or “I want to go that fast”. After averaging some pretty ludicrous distances while researching the London Cycle Routes eBook I have definitely become a much faster cyclist. I typically cycle a couple of [...]
New London Cyclist logo
After many hours locked away in a dark, small room with no windows the designers came to me with their new logo design. They carefully unwrapped the cloth that had been placed around the document to conceal it’s top secret identity. The London Cyclist logo was there before my very eyes! And now here it [...]
Announcing the new London Cyclist eBook
For the past couple of months I’ve been working on something really big. I’m very excited about finally announcing it to everyone and lifting the curtain on this because I know a lot of people will be interested. Early next week I will be launching an eBook with 25 amazing cycling routes around London. I [...]
Poll: Should cyclists be given harsher fines?
In this second of our London Cyclist week of polls I’m heading to a very hot topic of the moment. There was recently news about Westminster council raising the fines for cyclists to £100. Any cyclist therefore caught skipping red lights, on pavements or ignoring one way signs would receive a fairly harsh fine of [...]
Week of cycling opinions
Next week I’m going to be interrupting regular London Cyclist programming and will be giving you the chance to have a say on a range of issues that currently affect you as a cyclist. I’m launching a week of cycling opinions! Starting from Monday and running through to Thursday of next week I will be [...]
How to squeeze more cycling into your week
Is it possible to squeeze more cycling out of your week just like Victoria Beckham always manages to squeeze more publicity out of the newspapers? Nobody likes to be boxed into a category. But I’m going to do it anyway. See if you can spot which category you fall into. In category one is the [...]
London cyclist blog newsletter launched plus bicycle maintenance eBook giveaway
Today there are two very exciting bits of news I’m pleased to announce. The first is that the London Cyclist blog email newsletter officially starts today. Woo! Secondly, I’m giving away a free bicycle maintenance eBook to celebrate the launch! Extra content and discounts I’ll start with the newsletter. This is something I’ve wanted to [...]
Cycling home for Christmas
Merry Christmas from London Cyclist Blog I’m already back at home putting my feet up, enjoying the Christmas tree and looking forward to tomorrows huge dinner that is certain to send me on a very nice two hour sleep. Hope you are having a similarly great time. Happy Christmas and a Happy New Year with [...]
London Cyclist’s first ever open thread – trying something different
Image by: Andrew Novell I’ve been wanting to try this on London Cyclist Blog for a long time but have been a little scared. However, the time now seems good as I can see that a lot of you are starting to participate in the blog. In the past week alone we have had 57 [...]
A huge thanks to everyone who follows London Cyclist!
A short celebration of the *nearly* two years of London Cyclist!
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Electric Bikes: It’s not Cheating, it’s Transport
16/05/2012
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What happens if you have a collision with a pedestrian
15/05/2012
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Tour De Latitude competition
14/05/2012
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The London Cyclist guide to cleaning your bike even when you’ve not got the room to do it
10/05/2012
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DHB Sync Waterproof Jacket Review
09/05/2012
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Richard Shaw: It would be great to have more police presence on ...
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Vladimir: I actually watch quite a lot of TV and I do rememb...
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Jonathan: I have a Kalkhoff bike with an 18 AH battery which...
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Nick D: You definitely get sweeps of 'people with clipboa...
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Vladimir: Nick D, I didn't say more money was put into ...
- £500 of Wiggle vouchers up for grabs – closed 27/03/2012
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Shoes for cycling: What do you wear? (competition closed)
16/04/2012
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Who are the least courteous drivers in London?
02/07/2010
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What bike do you ride on your commute?
10/09/2010
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What to do when you encounter behaviour like this on the road
29/11/2011
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