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London Cyclist is hibernating

Andreas · Apr 2, 2019 · 59 Comments

All good things must come to an end. Sadly, today is the end for the London Cyclist Blog. I created the blog back in 2007 because I was frustrated at the lack of information online for everyday cyclists like myself. To my surprise, the blog grew to ...

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Budget bike tour: 7 ways to do your next adventure on the cheap

Anna Jordan · Aug 3, 2018 · Leave a Comment

In the UK, we love to go away for the summer. And naturally for cyclists, our favourite travel companions are on two wheels. One of the main perks of cycle touring is that it’s cheaper than your standard getaway. It’s also a great way to meet new ...

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Break out of London bicycle, bike touring, budget

Hexlox review – Secure your bicycle wheels, saddle and headset

Andreas · Jul 25, 2018 · 10 Comments

The Hexlox is a tiny little magnetic attachment that sits inside your existing seat post bolt, headset bolts and wheels skewer bolts. With it in place, it makes it a lot harder for a thief to steal your bicycle components. It's a brilliantly ...

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Cycling accessories

How to transport your bike around London and the UK

Anna Jordan · Jul 11, 2018 · 21 Comments

Taking your bike on the coach or train isn’t always the easiest of feats. But you might need to use public transport for a number of reasons: you want to do a bike trip that’s too far to cycle to, you have a puncture, you don’t feel well or you’ve ...

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5 cycling masks to fight against air pollution – are they any good?

Anna Jordan · Jun 1, 2018 · 17 Comments

Anti-pollution cycling masks are a fairly common sight in London. It’s perfectly understandable –  air pollution is a well-documented issue here, causing respiratory problems and preventable deaths. A sizeable 9,500 people die in the capital ...

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A Review of ofo Bikes and Shared Cycling in London

Hollie Richardson · May 22, 2018 · 17 Comments

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 ...

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Cycling in London

How Amsterdam got its cycling revolution and why we’re still waiting

Andreas · May 14, 2018 · 7 Comments

Guest post by William Manners Visiting Amsterdam for the first time was an eye-opening experience. Staying in a district a bit outside the city centre, it was difficult not to wander around without constantly being struck by a sense that I had ...

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Cycling in London

Rucksack vs panniers: which is best for commuting?

Anna Jordan · Apr 25, 2018 · 44 Comments

Recently, I switched from a rucksack to a rack and panniers in a bid to solve the mystery of my back pain. This meant replacing my 18-litre rucksack with a 34-litre double pannier. I wasn’t expecting it to be quite so different. In fact, things ...

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Cycling accessories

How to stop bike parts going to landfill

Anna Jordan · Apr 25, 2018 · 15 Comments

Cycling boasts tons of environmental benefits, leaving behind a very small carbon footprint. But there are some things we burn through at an incomparable rate – namely parts and kit. As 2018 is the year we become more aware of our plastic use ...

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Cycling tips bike, donate, kit, parts, recycling, upcycling

A London cyclist goes to India, Nepal and Bali

Hollie Richardson · Mar 29, 2018 · 6 Comments

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 ...

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