Tag Archives | winter

My Night Riding Bike Set Up

By on 01/03/2011 in Cycling accessories

Thank goodness there are less than 30 days to go until the start of British Summer Time but even when the clocks go back, we still have a good few weeks cycling before the light nights enable us to cycle home without our lights. As you all know, I’m not a fan of wearing high [...]

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Winter Cycling Gloves Revisited

By on 28/12/2010 in Cycling accessories

Want to know one of the most searched for items this time of the year? Winter cycling gloves. If you manage to wake up from your huge Turkey Christmas dinner induced coma and look out the window you’ll understand why. On my hunt for winter cycling glove nirvana, that magical moment when your hands are [...]

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Snow skidding on your bike

By on 23/12/2010 in Safe cycling in London

Guest post by Godwyns Onwuchekwa Due to the treacherous nature of snow, it can be difficult for the non-fair-weather cyclist to keep up. But there is always a way. For me, the more dangerous it is to cycle, the merrier I am. Living in London for nearly 7 years now and cycling for 6 of [...]

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Waterproof cycling trousers

By on 29/11/2010 in Cycling accessories

Recently when cycling from Camden to a cinema on Finchley Road there was a huge downpour. One of those where you feel like you are standing under a very powerful shower! Or like you’re under attack from a mob of super soaker carrying youths. Fortunately I had come completely unprepared. The result was arriving at [...]

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Tips to keep you cycling safely this winter

By on 15/11/2010 in Safe cycling in London

When winter arrives everyone has their own way of dealing with it. Mine is to hibernate and spend as much time in bed as possible. When I do finally manage to get myself out of bed and hop on the bike I end up thoroughly enjoying the winter cycling. With the change of conditions on [...]

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Solution to watery eyes during winter cycling

By on 10/11/2010 in Cycling accessories

A London Cyclist reader recently got in touch to tell me about her watery eyes during the cold winter cycling. I wanted to share the solution here in-case anyone else was facing the same issue. The reader tried two things. The first was a moisturiser from the chemist for beneath the eyes. This made little [...]

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How’s your winter cycling coming along?

By on 05/11/2010 in Cycling in London

A couple of weeks ago we looked into the winter cycling gear that can make winter cycling more enjoyable. I wanted to check in with you guys and see how it’s all coming along. Post a comment with.. How are you finding the shorter daylight hours? The colder weather? The rain? And what sort of [...]

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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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Defeet Dura Cycling Glove review

By on 03/02/2010 in Cycling accessories

  I never thought I would be one of those people who can never seem to keep warm. My body’s heating system is the equivalent of trying to heat a room by putting a block of ice in there. I don’t know if you’ve tried doing that but trust me it doesn’t work.  At the [...]

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Cycling home for Christmas

By on 24/12/2009 in Blogging

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 [...]

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Winter cycling gloves

By on 23/12/2009 in Cycling accessories

Some recommendations of good winter cycling gloves by my Twitter followers and my personal opinion. Also some good tips for keeping hands warm during winter whilst cycling.

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Cycling socks and overshoes

By on 23/10/2009 in Cycling accessories

Cycling socks and overshoes help keep your feet warm and dry. Here are some good ones

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