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 ...
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London weekend getaway: From Maidenhead to Windsor
The area surrounding Maidenhead ticked a lot of boxes when I was recently looking for a weekend away from London. Great gastropubs, cafes, lots of cycle routes along the river, old manor houses and there were even opportunities to sail, kayak and ...
dhb Flashlight Highline Waterproof Jacket review
On a wet, windy and miserable day I shouted to my girlfriend: "Quick! Put your dhb Women's Flashlight Highline Waterproof Jacket on and run outside! There's no time to waste". Such is the life of a cycling bloggers girlfriend. Over the past ...
3 Additions to Make Google Maps Perfect for Cyclists
Ever since Google Maps added directions for cyclists, I've been a very regular user. Google Maps does a fairly good job of choosing a bike friendly route and it's a pretty good interface. However, as a cyclist and someone who likes to complain ...
HeyGreenGO – A new way to meet fellow cyclists
One of the most common questions I get asked is: "How do I meet fellow cyclists?". It seems many of us want to socialise beyond our current friendship groups, but we don't really know exactly how to go about it. Despite feeling a little awkward at ...
A French cycling tour inspired by Peter Mayle’s novels
With over 6 million worldwide sales, Peter Mayle’s “A Year in Provence” still captures the imaginations of people across the globe. Provence’s charming cobbled streets, fragrant lavender fields, rolling hills, and sleepy villages also offer much for ...
20 Best Instagram Accounts for Cyclists and Cycling Inspiration
If cycling is in your blood and you need a fix, these twenty Instagram accounts are perfect for keeping up to date with cycling. They might also convince you to break out of London, hit a trail or cycle abroad! Follow these twenty accounts and get ...
Delivered in 1 hour: Highlighting London’s local bike shops
As anyone who's walked down a high street and felt uneasy at the countless chain stores will agree - it's important to support local shops. With this in mind, we've teamed up with PocketHighStreet to highlight a couple of the shops on their platform ...
Waterproof Cycling Trousers Guide
Waterproof cycling trousers are a staple for anyone who commutes to work on a regular basis. They offer protection from getting soaked in the rain, which is an uncomfortable way to start your day. There are a few ways to handle this issue, but any ...
Goodbye Emily: Moving on to New Projects
You may have noticed that we've been a little quiet lately here on London Cyclist. There is a reason for that: I am hanging up my blogging shoes for the time being. London Cyclist shall of course continue, but I personally am moving on. To what I ...