One of the joys of cycling is freewheeling down a hill and feeling the wind on your face. Unfortunately, it’s a distant dream in London. Some things you just can’t control, like the heavy traffic or that insect that’s flown straight into your ...
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Great bike workshops all over London
Aside from saving money, getting to know your bike is a really enjoyable new skill to learn. It feels empowering to be able to spot and solve problems with your bike, without needing to take it to a mechanic. As with everything in London, there's ...
Challenge yourself to cycle 4 of London’s toughest hills
When you think of cycling in London, you don’t tend to imagine killer hills. But if you’re training for an event or you just want to keep fit over the colder months, these short bursts are an easy way to score a high intensity workout. I’ve ...
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 ...
Top tips for anyone looking to keep up the winter cycle training
This is a guest post by John Scripps, Head of Programming and Product Development at Lee Valley VeloPark. 1. Embrace the weather – Winter in the UK can feel like forever so don’t stay cooped up indoors. Our one mile road circuit is open all year ...
Beeline Review – Cycling directions with a difference
I remember back in October 2015 seeing Beeline on Kickstarter and thinking "what an odd, interesting looking little device". Flash forward a couple of years to October 2017 and Kate from Beeline reached out to see if we'd like to test one out for a ...
5 upcoming cycling events in London
It’s getting cold, windy, rainy and dark earlier and earlier. It’s only natural to get despondent and gravitate towards the couch, Netflix and a packet of crisps. But there is a lot to get out and explore even as it gets darker and colder. If you ...
What kind of cyclist indicator are you?
Cyclists are encouraged to indicate when they’re about to turn or change lanes so that other motorists know what they’re doing and to keep traffic flowing smoothly. However, we generally don’t have lights or blinkers so we have to go with a more ...
Knog PWR lights and portable charger review
The new Knog PWR range - the Commuter and the Rider are bike lights with a built in power bank to allow you to charge your devices. In time, Knog will be releasing additional tech, including a speaker which will plug in directly to the unit. Both ...
Bike service: should you take your cycle to an independent or chain shop?
Taking your bike for a service is something that many of us put off for a whole raft of reasons. You might not know where to take it, particularly if you’re newer to cycling. In this instance, the first question to ask yourself is what you ...