Riding a singlespeed or fixed wheel bike is all about simplicity. Both do away with gears, making for a lighter ride which requires less maintenance. A singlespeed bike has only one gear, but the pedals move independently of the rear wheel, ...
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How to clean your bike by Phil Graham, a chosen bicycle mechanic for the London Olympic Games
Top tips for keeping your bike clean by Arragon’s Cycle Centre’s Head Mechanic, Phil Graham. Bike Week, which this year is June 14-22, identified that almost half of people with a bike can’t enjoy a ride this summer, as their bike is in too bad ...
Alternatives to the backpack for commuters
Riding to work is a pleasure in the summer – but as the sun starts to show its face more often, making its presence known a little more forcefully, commutes can get a little sweaty. The backpack is a popular approach to carrying kit on a commute, ...
Seven cycling “faux pas” I made when I first started cycling
Nobody is perfect, and I'll be the first to admit, I've made my fair share of cycling "faux pas" as I became more enthusiastic about my daily cycle. Maybe this quick list will help you avoid them or perhaps you can chuckle as you identify a couple ...
Fly6 rear camera and light review
Fly6 was created with the ambition of ensuring drivers know that they are being watched and recorded – in the hope that this would cause them to act responsibly. And of course, in the event they don't, they are on camera. The practice of riding ...
Cycling with a cold: to ride, or not to ride?
The week before last began with a little sniffle, some sneezing and what felt like a small rodent scratching at the back of my throat. Initially, I assumed allergy, and began upping my doses of antihistamine. I nipped to the chemist for nasal ...
5 of our favourite cycle cafes
Cycling and coffee go hand in hand – riders of skinny tyres, fixed wheels, knobbly rubber and basketed bikes are nearly always all partial to a good espresso (cappachino, Americano, or latte). Cycle cafes bring together our love of bicycles and ...
Vulpine Merino Button Jersey Review
Merino jerseys are much talked about amongst cyclists and for good reason - they are great at keeping you warm and great for keeping you cool, too. They're also very comfortable, lightweight and versatile. The Vulpine Merino Button Jersey is a ...
3 magical powers urban cyclists need
If you could had a bicycling 6th sense, or magical power – what would it be? Here are some suggestions, and a few examples where technology has made an attempt at creating them in reality… Eyes in the back of our heads It would be really helpful ...
2014 was a sellout, get on the list for Mitie London Revolution 2015
The pictures from this year's Mitie London Revolution are stunning! Looking at the them makes me want to go out and ride my bike on these beautiful roads. The 2014 event was completely sold out, with 2,000 riders attending. Early ...