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Riding in the bike lane

Andreas — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 08:34:24 +0000

The second half of this video really got me laughing. Those crazy Americans..

Cycling blogger hit by a car – here’s how it happened..

Andreas — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:42:21 +0000

Just shared this on my Twitter but thought it would probably be of interest here on the blog too..

Cycle Gaz who runs The Views of a Cyclist from Croydon was yesterday hit by a car as he cycled on the bus lane. Here is the YouTube of the accident:

Fortunately he has escaped without serious injuries. As Gaz said in his comments on YouTube on a good day he may have seen this coming. The video acts as a good reminder to be as careful as possible especially in the wintery conditions. In this situation there is little Gaz could have done differently.

The video is also a good demonstration of the value of having a helmet camera to record your cycling. Something that I’ve noticed is becoming more common amongst London’s cyclists.

Replacing handlebar grips

Andreas — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:00:00 +0000

In this quick, 3 minute repair I demonstrate how you can replace your handlebar grips. These grips need replacing when they start to fade. It’s a nice, cheap upgrade (£15 – £25) you can do yourself that will provide a more comfortable feel for your hands.

The repair is taken from the Bike Doctor App for the iPhone and Android that I co-created.

What you’ll need to replace handlebar grips:

Essentials:

Allen key – should already have this!
New grips – in the video I’m testing out the Ergon Grips which give a decent upgrade to your comfort and put less strain on your wrists.

Possibly:

Hairspray which is used as glue for old handlebar grips
WD-40 – if the handlebar grips can’t be loosened by hand
Screwdriver – again only needed if the handlebar grips are struggling to come off

Why you may want to replace handlebar grips:

If you fancy giving your bike a bit of a trendier look
If your old grips are starting to crumble in your hands
If you buy new handlebar grips that provide better comfort

Related bike repair instructions:

Once you’ve tackled replacing handlebar grips you may want to look at these:

The bike song

Andreas — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:36:34 +0000

Just one week ago I proudly announced: “I haven’t had a cold in ages!”. As of yesterday I have had one of the worst colds ever! Me and my big mouth. Anyway, while I stock up on chicken soup, tissues and plenty of time in bed here’s something to cheer you up a bit:

TfL hoping to educate through new cycle safety video

Andreas — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:47:12 +0000

This post is hot off the heels of a recent survey I have been running (You still have a chance to leave your opinion here) that so far shows that a lot of people want me to keep everyone up to date on London cycling news.

I’ll keep this post brief as I am at London Stansted Airport waiting to fly to Greece and I’m enjoying a pre-flight Stella (Mmmmm good!). I received an e-mail this morning off TfL about a video they are sending out to 140,000 cyclists in London about how to stay safe on the roads. After the recent spate of road deaths I am not at all surprised that this video has been put together. It is interesting to note that the majority of accidents have been involved with so called Heavy Goods Vehicles. To seasoned cyclists I am sure these tips are not necessary but none the less may be a good refresher. The other video of note by TfL is the popular do the test advert.

Give the new video a watch and let me know what you think.

TfL video on cycle safety

The arm against harm an innovative idea to protect those cycling in London

Andreas — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:50:10 +0000

What annoys you as a cyclist? Is it the n00b things other cyclists do? Is it getting wolf whistled at and having men trying to look up your skirt while you cycle? Is it the dogs that attack you as you try to get from a to b? Or perhaps for you its the cars that don’t keep their distance? For one London Cyclist reader, Hanja, who e-mailed me today it is the latter. Through sheer ingenuity Hanja has produced the solution. It gives me great pleasure to present to you the Arm Against Harm:

Unfortunately I cannot see this fantastic idea ever seeing the light of day due to lack of approval by the relevant authorities. Speaking of light however does brings me nicely onto the second part of this post. Michael Mandiberg uses retroreflective vinyl on his bike to be more visible at night. Check out the effect below:

A roundup of all the TfL adverts promoting cycling in London

Andreas — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:50:11 +0000

Here is a roundup of all the adverts I could find that promote cycling in London. Have a look through and leave a comment on which is your favourite.

1) London. Made for Cycling.

2) Summer’s Here

3) Extend your life. Cycle.

4) Shift it

More after the cut off..

5) You’re better off by bike

Thanks to: Jovike

6) Make room for cyclists

Thanks to: Elyob

Video adverts

7. Test your awareness
I really enjoyed this advert – it makes drivers think not just about the other major road users but also about cyclists that you may not be looking out for.

8. ‘Signs’

I believe these campaigns can be attributed to M&C Saatchi. A special thanks to John Levick at TfL for sending me a copy of the poster adverts.

Love them or hate them? Do you have a favourite? Leave a comment with your opinion on the TfL cycling adverting..

Mike Bentham – Cycle Video and News Roundup

Andreas — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:55:58 +0000

Tough day at work, nice to come back and chill out. Here is a nice little video for you:

The cyclist is Mike Bentham who has some cool videos and photos on his blog.

In other news:

Cycle Surgery stores based in London planning to expand with a further 7 stores outside the capital.
Ban on Cycling by the Tate Modern on the Thames unless you “have a valid reason” – does running over pedestrians count?

Coming soon to London Cyclist:

- Getting fined by the police – how I was fined by the police and how badly they handled it all.
- Beginners guide to bicycle lube
- Best cycling podcasts