I sat down on a sunny day in Lord's Tavern with Alex Schlagman, co-founder of Pocket High Street and owner of this very orange bicycle. His London based startup has created an app that allows cyclists to type in an item they're looking for and ...
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Mount your iPhone 5 or 5S to your bike handlebars
I don't know if you know this, but on London Cyclist we've got a bit of thing for chatting about smartphones and bikes: iPhone apps for cyclists Using GPS on your Android or iPhone Tigra iPhone 5 bike mount Cycling apps for Android Up ...
The Best Cycling Shorts for Men and Women
If you're going to be spending a fair amount of time in the saddle, a good pair of cycling shorts will definitely make a big difference to your comfort. While lycra on the bike is not a 'must have', it's a popular choice because the tight, figure ...
Dear bike thief… how to write a letter that could get your bike back
Bike theft isn't nice, we all know that. Many cyclists have experienced that sinking feeling, upon returning to the spot where the bike once stood to find nothing but... well, nothing. Perhaps a broken lock if the thief felt like rubbing it in. To ...
Guide to the Cycle Show 2014
From the 25th to the 28th of September, the world's UK's bicycle press along with keen cyclists descend upon the NEC in Birmingham for the year's Cycle Show. What is it? Should you go? Where do you stay? What are the highlights? What should I ...
5 of the greatest dangers facing cyclists in London
Whilst we all go to sleep at night dreaming of better cycling infrastructure in London, until that day comes, it's worth recognising the dangers and how we can avoid them. I was luckily enough to receive a GoPro action camera from Argos to go ...
The best and worst cycle safety campaigns
Cycle safety campaigns are always embarked upon with our best interests at heart. Some of them are aimed at cyclists, others at drivers. Some are incredibly helpful, insightful and hopefully educational. Some of them less so. Here’s a look at ...
Free Boris Bike Hire for the scheme’s 4th Birthday
If you’ve got friends curious about cycling who aren’t ready to splash out on a bike then the Barclays Bicycle Hire Birthday weekend might be a perfect date for their diary. The Barclays Hire Scheme turned 4 on 30th July and Transport for London, ...
Best road bikes for women (Between 1k to 2k)
Not every road cycling woman needs a female specific bike, but a great many would benefit from one. In general, a woman's leg to torso ratio is different to a man's – usually women will have longer legs and a shorter torso. They also have narrower ...
Hit by a car turning left, this cyclist decided to pursue a claim
Running London Cyclist I regularly hear stories of cyclists who've been hit by drivers who've been turning left, or who've come out of a junction without looking or any one of one of tens of other scenarios. I decided to interview one such cyclist ...