Last night, I came home and saw one stood in front of my Peckham flat. The other week, I spotted one sitting on Tower Bridge. I’ve seen them lurking around pretty much everywhere in Hackney. I'm talking of course of the bright yellow ofo ...
A London cyclist goes to India, Nepal and Bali
I reluctantly left my bike with a friend to look after at the start of the year. My landlord had decided to sell the flat I was living in and, rather than start the dreaded search for a new London property, it seemed like an ideal opportunity to ...
7 of the best audiobooks for cyclists
In a digital world where we’re constantly on the go, logged in and overwhelmed with information, it can be hard to find the time to sit back and relax with a good book. That’s why audiobooks are fast growing in popularity. With platforms like ...
London Cyclist highlights of 2017
What a year! For London cyclists, 2017 saw warnings of toxic air pollution levels, an Oxford Street transformation that rather rudely excludes bikes and slow progress from the city’s first Walking and Cycling Commissioner. But there’s always an ...
Christmas gift guide for cyclists 2017
Like it or not, Christmas is already on its way. Do you have a cyclist in your life to buy a present for? Are you wondering whether to get them a cycling gift, or just stick to the safe but very predictable scented candle or box of Belgian ...
What is the best waterproof cycling jacket? Rain jacket guide
*Note: This is a 2017 update to our guide from 2010* London is a city that's known for many great things. Unfortunately for us, good weather is not one of those things. Rain is a regular occurrence throughout the year, along with cold winds ...
London in the spotlight for an urban cycling lifestyle documentary
This week, I went along to a Cycle Speed Dating event at Look Mum No Hands!, with a roped-in supportive friend and my Dutch bicycle Millie in tow. Cyclists looking for love in Lycra came together at Lmnh Kitchen, to follow the usual speed dating ...
London’s triathlon clubs – A quick guide
So, you’ve signed up for a triathlon – that’s awesome. If this is your first time doing a triathlon, or if you’ve recently moved to a new area in London, you’ll probably be looking for a club to train with. This comprehensive guide will group ...
Dating for cyclists in London – what to look for?
We've looked at popular London cycing clubs and we've shared our guide to finding a cycling buddy. But what if you are looking for love? We take a look at a speed dating event designed for cyclists. Look Mum No Hands! recently teamed up with Cycle ...
Getting social and sustainable with Brake the Cycle
Brake the Cycle is a cycle touring company with a difference. Organised as a social enterprise, the goal is to explore sustainable living through cycling, adventure and community. London Cyclist interviewed Joe Red, the founder of the organisation, ...
7 Summer Holiday Books for Cyclists
In the London Cyclist Friday newsletter we've recently been mentioning some of our favourite reads, including Bike Boom: The Unexpected Resurgence of Cycling by Carlton Reid and Bike Nation: How Cycling Can Save the World. I thought we should ...
How to deal with bike helmet hair if you have long locks
Helmet hair is the worst. This guide isn't going to promise that you’ll look like a L'Oreal advert after a long ride (here comes the science: perfect hair isn’t going to happen after a cycle, ever). But it will give you some handy tips and tricks ...
Celebrating female cyclists in London with the Women’s Tour
Something kind of awesome happens when women come together, especially in London. Like when the Women’s March echoed a chorus of ‘love trumps hate’ and ‘girls just wanna have fundamental rights’ around the world, just a few months ago. We are a ...
London Cycle Cafés – who? where? what?
Originally published 12/07/2010, updated 22/05/2017 The number of cyclists in London is rising and these happy pedal pushers need fuel. More specifically, they need to find this fuel at a caffeine and sugar tainted watering hole. This helps ...
5 South London parks worth cycling to (for a picnic)
Many Londoners found themselves rubbing in dollops of after sun lotion in the aftermath of April’s freak heatwave. Despite having to nurse red raw skin and deal with dodgy tummies from hastily organised BBQs, the city welcomed the sunshine with open ...
Getting back on the bike after an injury
Earlier this year, I came off my bike after swerving out of the way of a small child on an icy patch of concrete. I managed to cycle away very slowly and shaken up. I had pulled a muscle in my leg pretty badly but nothing was broken and I lived to ...
What I learnt from the TFL Urban cycle skills course
Even if you haven’t mounted a bike since you were young enough to non-ironically enjoy listening to Steps or Westlife, you’d probably find it easy enough to rent out a Boris bike and cycle around the local park. But what about when you take the bike ...
A cyclist’s first signs of Spring
I somehow survived my first winter as a cyclist. It was a long slog of navigating through icy roads in the darkness and ensuring visibility by dressing like a Christmas tree wrapped in tinsel and fairy-lights. The month of March marks the start of ...