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Archives for October 2009
Only 25 MPs currently back stopping Boris from closing the HGV inspection unit – how you can easily help..
Well, I never really planned to go down the activist route with this blog but I guess sometimes its too important to ignore. If you don’t live in the UK you can pretty much ignore the rest of this update! ...
The winner of London Cyclists first ever competition
So last week I asked you to tell me your commuting or cycling story for the chance to win £50 worth of Wiggle vouchers. I was absolutely amazed by the responses. I really enjoyed reading about the different ways people got into their cycling, some of ...
Draw your cycling accident/mess around!
Here is a useful tool for you! Sometimes after having an accident your memory can be a bit hazy of it. This new useful tool is here to solve that problem by helping you draw out the crash scene so you can provide it to the police or insurance ...
The bike song
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 ...
Will the cycle to work guarantee help?
The Cycle to Work scheme which has helped many cyclists get serious discounts off their new bikes and accessories is today getting another boost. Companies both public and private are being encouraged to sign up to provide: Secure, safe, and ...
A huge thanks to everyone who follows London Cyclist!
It is just 2 months short of 2 years since London Cyclist Blog started. I wanted to take a moment to take you through some of the highs and what we have accomplished together. The best place to start is some of the great e-mails I have been receiving ...
Petition for put cyclist safety first
While I’m never certain about how much petitions work I guess its the kind of thing that can’t hurt. It tells the government that there are a lot of cyclists out there that want better facilities. This latest one by Sustrans is to create a safer ...
Cycle superhighways latest letdown
This is a repost from Crap Cycling and Walking in Waltham Forest blog. I decided to repost it because I think there is no better way to put it in my own words and I also wanted to share a video at the end. Twelve routes from outer London into the ...
How to find and plan the perfect cycling trip in the UK
The UK, I would say, is pretty flat. If you argue with that statement I would say to you that Ben Neviss, the UK’s highest mountain (if you can call it that), is 1344 metres high. Compare that to Everest which is 8,848 metres high then you realise ...
Cycling socks and overshoes
Today I’m going to deal with a part of cycling not often discussed. That part of your body down there. No, not there, further down! Your feet! You see cold and wet feet are an unpleasant and miserable part of being a cyclist that isn’t necessary! ...
Tell me your commuting or cycling story and win £50 pounds!
Note that this competition is now closed! Thanks for everyone that entered, some really interesting stories to have a read through below about everyone's daily commute. Cheers for entering and I definitely want to have more competitions like this in ...
Interview with Bike Shop Girl
Bike Shop Girl or Arleigh has recently taken over the running of the very popular commuter blog CommuteByBike.com. Also she runs BikeShopGirl.com which was started to answer some of the cycling questions that women are afraid to ask and are likely to ...
With the clocks changing on Sunday and winter arriving how can you stay motivated?
Blipbip bip bip bip bip. The alarm clock is ringing. Your arm flings across the bed to stop it. Thud. You grudgingly open your eyes slightly and notice it is still dark and rain is pouring down. It can only be the English winter. You sigh loudly. ...
Does your office offer these three cyclist facilities?
When I used to cycle to work on Gray’s Inn Road in central London I was always pleased my office offered these facilities. The first and most important I believe was secure bicycle parking. While bikes outside were getting stolen or rusty from the ...
Small steps forward instead of strides for cyclists in today’s Transport Plan
Just flicking through the first few pages of the Mayor’s New Transport Plan suggests big positive changes for cyclists. The front page and page 3 even have pictures of cyclists and cycling facilities. The wording of BoJo’s opening statement “I want ...
England’s most accessible national park gets cycling boost
The Peak District is already one of the nicest parts of the country you can cycle round and this is set to improve with a £1.25 million cash injection from Cycling England. ...
The Cycle Show Roundup
So it is the end of another year of the Cycle Show! Here is a bit of a preview of some of the main things to emerge from this years show and what we can expect hitting the stores shortly. ...
How to Clean Your Bike – Our Bike Cleaning Guide
Set aside 30 minutes this weekend to get down and dirty with your bike. If you do you will keep that new bike feeling for longer and enjoy a smoother ride with crisp gear shifting. Can’t beat it! So make sure before you head home today you pickup any ...
Find London cycle routes
Here is a highly useful collection of websites you can use to plan your cycling route around London. Some, such as the Sustrans website, help you locate where the cycle network routes are and others are good for discovering other peoples recommended ...