That famous song: “Here comes the sun” by George Harrison seems almost mocking in London when you stare on grey skies and ask yourself: When is summer coming? As Londoners we love to complain but we also hold a deep optimism. Surely, this year ...
Archives for May 2013
The smartphone enhanced cyclist
Back in the day is a phrase I find myself increasingly using. Back in the day, I didn't get a mobile phone until I was 18. Back in the day, the internet made funny noises when it connected. Back in the day, I had to use a bike computer to measure ...
Female cyclists in London
Guest post by Jude from Cycling with Heels. Walking down Kingsland Road in Hackney the other day, I watched a steady stream of cyclists go past me. They were a motley assortment: some in full Lycra on expensive road bikes, some in jeans on single ...
Riding the MITIE London Revolution
Peruvian Wharf in London's Docklands is not normally known as a busy place at 6am, but last Saturday things were different. There was a tangible buzz of excitement and anticipation in the air as over 1000 riders gathered in this piece of ...
Bring your camera: 6 great photogenic spots to cycle to in London
The charms of London always reveal themselves as you pedal around on two wheels. Slowing down the pace isn't easy for Londoners, but in a hectic life it can be very rewarding. What better way to explore than with a camera strapped to your back or ...
Rapha & Raeburn City Wind Jacket review
Remade in England Rapha’s lead product designer, Graeme Raeburn, has been working with his brother, Christopher Raeburn, to produce a special edition capsule collection for city cyclists. Christopher Raeburn heads up his own design studio in the ...
Finding a bicycle utopia in Belize
No cars, no buses, no lorries - Caye Caulker, Belize is a utopia for bicycles. A vision of a world where people get around on foot, by bike or electric golf carts. The end result is one of the most charming, laid back destinations in all of the ...
Vulpine Merino T-Shirt review
Now as I am sure you know I am a fan of all things Vulpine, having previously reviewed their Merino Polo and Lightweight Harrington. This time I am reviewing the staple of the Vulpine range - the Merino T-Shirt. In essence this is is the same as last ...
How westminster plans to keep the cyclists out and Simon Cowell in
One day, cycling around Soho, a Rolls Royce with blackened windows was stuck behind me. With cars parked on the left, the road was too narrow for the driver to pass. It felt a little intimidating to be holding up this big hunk of metal. Eventually, ...
MITIE London Revolution is now the largest multi-day sportive in the UK
Maybe it's the outdoor cinema showing The Flying Scotsman, the proximity to London, or the 180 mile route that covers some of the most beautiful British countryside. Whatever it is, the MITIE London Revolution has just become the largest multi-day ...
Setting up a wine tasting cycle tour company – interview
Many of us have probably been on a cycling tour or two. A few of us may have even dreamed of setting up our own tour company. Today, I wanted to bring you an interview with Alex Baines-Buffery who has accomplished exactly that. Combining the ...
How one London cyclist got his stolen bike back from eBay
It’s everyone’s worst nightmare. You return one day to find your bike has been stolen. Then, you spot it for sale on eBay. What do you do? Confront the seller directly? Just pay them? Contact eBay? Contact the police? Sometimes miraculous ...
London’s Bicycle Collectives – From bike repairs to second hand bikes
Bicycle collectives not only provide a sense of community to cyclists, but they are also a go-to place for repairs, safety workshops, bicycle repair classes and even used cycle sales. Whether you are a new cyclists or simply looking to become more ...