• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

London Cyclist

  • Home
  • London Cycle Routes
  • Bike Maintenance
  • About
    • Privacy and Cookies
  • Contact

Andreas

Leader of the Conservative party no stranger to bike theft *Again!*

Andreas · May 8, 2009 · 1 Comment

How to steal a bike from David Cameron: Lift it off the 3ft bollard it is chained to and walk away with it If above step fails, bring a pair of pliers and break the chain off The above criminal mastermind guide of “how to steal a bike” has been ...

Read More

News theft

London cycle hire locations revealed

Andreas · Apr 29, 2009 · 1 Comment

The London Cycle Hire scheme is well underway and the Guardian even has a low-res picture of some of the proposed locations. No doubt more information will be out soon from TFL. So far what we know: Over 6000 bicycles 400 sites to pick them ...

Read More

News barclays cycle hire, bike hire, cycle hire, london bike hire, london cycle hire, tfl

Is it possible to arrive at work without the sweat?

Andreas · Apr 19, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Arriving at work sweaty and having to change from cycling gear to office attire is one of the problems with bike commuting. If your lucky, your office will have a place to shower and if your unlucky you will be left with that horrible sticky feeling ...

Read More

News

Folding bike ride from London to Paris

Andreas · Apr 14, 2009 · 7 Comments

You may be one of those cyclists that dabbles in long distance cycling. Maybe you like challenges. Maybe you like folding bikes. Maybe, just maybe, you like Paris. They do make exceedingly good baguettes. Or maybe you have read a book about a French ...

Read More

News charity bike ride, charity cycle

Skiing in France + Can Facebook encourage cycling?

Andreas · Apr 10, 2009 · 3 Comments

After cycling what is the next best form of exercise? For me its definitely skiing! I had the most incredible time in Tignes in France. The weather was clear, the snow amazing and in 5 days of skiing I must have covered over 150 miles. The highlights ...

Read More

Features cycling app

Get a new bicycle for less by following these 10 rules of negotiation

Andreas · Mar 26, 2009 · 9 Comments

The only thing stranding between you and and riding away with a gorgeous new bike is the expensive price tag. In this article I will outline the rules of negotiating that will ensure you get a good deal. Rule #1 Realise you are in power In ...

Read More

Cycling tips bike shop, Cycling tips

A roundup of all the TfL adverts promoting cycling in London

Andreas · Mar 3, 2009 · 4 Comments

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) ...

Read More

Features advert, advertising, cycling, cycling in london, tfl, video

Doing the maths

Andreas · Feb 22, 2009 · 2 Comments

In times when everyone is trying to watch their spending have you considered how much you are saving or could be saving by cycling? There are 22 working days in a month A tube fare in zone 1-2 is £2.20 during peak hours when most people commute to ...

Read More

News tfl

January 09 – Monthly Roundup

Andreas · Feb 5, 2009 · 1 Comment

Monthly feature: London Cyclist rounds up all the news that you shouldn’t miss out on as a cyclist and hand delivers you the most interesting bits. God were good to you! Miami is trying to become a more bicycle friendly city and the mayor has ...

Read More

News cycling in london, cycling news, what i've been reading

Cool bicycle bells in Covent Garden

Andreas · Feb 2, 2009 · 8 Comments

I spotted these cool bicycle bells in Covent Garden. Love the funkyness of them. Pretty much essential when cycling in London to have a bicycle bell - the number of pedestrians that just walk out without looking is unreal. Have any of you spotted ...

Read More

Cycling accessories bicycle bells, cycling gifts, gift

Help my bike is broken! Top 3 online bicycle repair resources

Andreas · Jan 17, 2009 · 4 Comments

If you want to find out how to fix a bike you have no need to go running to a professional repair shop if you harness the power of the internet! There are a lot of online bicycle repair sites out there desperately wanting your attention but I ...

Read More

Bicycle maintenance bicycle maintenance, bicycle repair

Cycling in winter

Andreas · Nov 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment

I often manage to embarrass myself by bumping into the back of a car before I realise that it is now winter and I need to be more careful. This article will go through some of the precautions I take during the rainy winter months that help me get ...

Read More

Cycling tips, Safe cycling in London

Bicycle Cam using just a bell

Andreas · Oct 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Whilst we have already covered one way of making a bicycle camera I came across Jens Almström who realised that the screw inside his bicycle bell was the same size as beneath his camera where the tripod attaches. So a simple adjustment created a ...

Read More

Cycling tips bike camera, camera mount, make your own

Make your own bike camera mount

Andreas · Jul 21, 2008 · 3 Comments

A good guide has been posted up on Photojojo, a great blog for camera enthusiasts, on how to make your own bike camera mount which could make for some pretty cool shots around London. In total it should cost you less than $10 (£5-6) and the process ...

Read More

Cycling tips bike camera, camera mount, make your own

Caught on the wrong side of the law

Andreas · Jul 8, 2008 · 8 Comments

Well it finally happened, cycling through a red light, past bank tube stop on a cold summers day (it is England after all) I was caught by the police. Grabbing me as I cycled past P.C. I Have Had A Bad Day and I'm Going to Take it Out on You or ...

Read More

Humour Humour

Ugly your bike

Andreas · Jun 20, 2008 ·

Make-digital has posted up an awesome guide on how to deter thieves from stealing your bike by making them think its not worth anything. I have often seen this done on bicycles in London and I think its a very good idea especially if its a highly ...

Read More

Cycling tips, Safe cycling in London bike safety, stop your bike from being stolen, theft

Motorbikes to use bus lanes in London

Andreas · May 23, 2008 · 2 Comments

Boris Johnson is to follow up on his campaign pledge of allowing motorbikes in bus lanes of London which is usually the domain of cyclists and buses. He has decided to do this after successfully results in Bristol. I am a bit fearful of this change ...

Read More

News cycling

Cyclist Lost and Found!

Andreas · May 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Hey all, I received an e-mail recently from Deb suggesting a cyclist lost and found site. When Deb was riding along... "On Friday 16th May at 7pm a passing cyclist lost her beautiful scarf while peddling down the Harrow Road. The scarf flew ...

Read More

News

Surviving the wet weather

Andreas · Apr 30, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Well, the terrible weather continues in London and cycling back today I bumped into a taxi who was less than happy. I also saw a couple of people have some minor crashes so here are my recommendations in the rainy weather: Slow down - stopping ...

Read More

Cycling tips Cycling tips

Stupid Cycle Facilities

Andreas · Apr 3, 2008 · 3 Comments

With councils desperate to appear cycle friendly hilarious outcomes often ensue. I recently came across a fantastic website that lists cycle facilities of the month. Here are some of my favourites that really made me laugh: I would rather take my ...

Read More

Humour

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 44
  • Page 45
  • Page 46
  • Page 47
  • Go to Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Follow London Cyclist

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • YouTube

Recommended iPhone Bike Apps

Repair your bike, track your cycling and find the nearest London bike shop - all from your iPhone:

iPhone apps for cyclists
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy and Cookies

Copyright © 2025 · Cravings Pro