Whilst you may lock your frame and rear wheel with a reliable D-Lock, what about your front wheel? If someone can simply undo a quick release or remove a bolt, they can run off with your wheel. This is not only a pain but also expensive. Enter the ...
Road cycling items for everyday cycle commuters
I am very much an advocate of 'wear what you want, ride what you want'. Yes, we review a lot of products designed for cycling and a lot of bikes which have features that make life a little easier in the city. But essentially, I strongly believe that ...
RideLondon 2016 – what’s on guide
It is that time of year again - RideLondon is back this weekend for its 4th instalment and this year it is bigger than ever. Here is a run down of what is going on for the 3 days and the things we are really looking forward to. Friday The cycling ...
Bicycle insurance – small print to consider
My favourite pass time is reading the small print - said nobody ever. As we've covered some of the top bicycle insurance providers previously, we thought we'd take a little time to highlight some of the main points to pay attention to. We can't know ...
How to deal with a sweaty cycle commute
No matter how much I decide I'm going to cycle slowly and take my time on a commute, I end up speeding up. Either because I'm late, because I got delayed along the way, or because traffic conditions mean I feel better cycling faster. Inevitably, I ...
GearUp Lean Machine bike stand review
Keeping your bike secure in London is hard. Especially if you leave it locked up outside every night. Factor in the charming British weather and it's no surprise that many people choose to keep their bike indoors. As we have talked about previously ...
Aprire bicycles Inverno and Inverno AR review
In the latest instalment of our London bike company profile series, we bring you Aprire, a South London based bike manufacturer. We sat down and chatted with the founder a few weeks ago when we got our hands on a couple of demo bikes to see what they ...
3 great North London cut-throughs
North London can be hilly if you are not careful, so finding a good cut-though can be a little more onerous than in Central or East London. There are also no true cycle superhighways in North London - CS1 is now in place but is certainly more of a ...
Burley Travoy urban trailer review – a bike trailer for those who don’t do bike trailers
Riding with extra cargo around London isn't for the self conscious. Pedestrians double take and drivers stare. Bike trailers are not a common sight in London. However, if you're the type that doesn't particularly care what others think, then ...
Cycling with children in London
A few weeks ago we brought you a guide to learning to ride a bike in London as an adult. Now, with the school holidays rapidly approaching (whoop to a quieter commute!) we felt it was a good time to bring together some resources for cycling with ...
3 great cut-throughs in Central London
Last week we highlighted some favourite cut-throughs in East London. This was somewhat hard to compile as I use a lot of cut-throughs in my regular route construction so picking 3 in any one area was not easy, but it makes you think about how well ...
3 great cycle cut-throughs in East London
We mentioned this in our route planning guide and here it is - the first of our posts on our favourite cut-throughs: East London. I love a good cut through - that feeling that you are getting away from the traffic while at the same time saving a ...
How to stop your bike lock from jamming
Of course, it's important to have a good lock and know how to use it. However, if you've ever put your key in your lock and it hasn't opened as easily as it once did, it's time for a little TLC. Here's what you need to know about maintaining your ...
Portland Design Works Takeout Basket review
I have not had a front basket since the 80's when I still had a fetching pink bike with handlebar streamers. I had friends at school who had them and they always seemed so unwieldy that I steadfastly stuck to my backpack or rear rack. I love the ...
Multipurpose cycling products round up
We like reviews and gear here at London Cyclist and we tend to review a lot of things that are specifically made for cycling. However, there are many things that can be used whilst riding a bike that do not have that function in mind. Then there are ...
Genesis Flyer 2016 – Full review
Ever since trying out some budget single speeds last year, I have been somewhat hooked. I really enjoyed riding the Mango a lot more than I was expecting, but in comparison to my nicer touring bike, I felt the comfort was a little lacking for a ...
Learning to ride a bike as an adult in London
With summer seemingly here (on and off at least) there have definitely been more people out on the roads on bikes, which is great! The idea of becoming a cyclist as an adult can be daunting at the best of times, and in London it can seem even worse. ...
Route Planning tips
Cycling in London is great, obviously. There are some great cycle superhighways along with quiet roads and an increasingly large offering of cycling infrastructure. However, sometimes getting from A to B can require some intricate route planning. A ...
Bike shop profile – The Hackney Peddler
We have interviewed a few London based companies recently, but thought it was time to branch out into lovely local bike shops as well! In the first of our bike shop profiles, we headed to East London favourite, The Hackney Peddler to find out what ...
London Cycling Awards 2016 – the winners
Last week the winners of the annual London Cycling Awards were announced at the opening night of Spin London. Who were the winners a runners up we hear you ask? Well, without further ado, here are the full results: Best Cycling Project was won by ...