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London Cycle Cafés – who? where? what?

Hollie Richardson · May 22, 2017 · 24 Comments

Originally published 12/07/2010, updated 22/05/2017 The number of cyclists in London is rising and these happy pedal pushers need fuel. More specifically, they need to find this fuel at a caffeine and sugar tainted watering hole. This helps ...

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Cycling in London in 2026

Jack · Mar 15, 2013 · 20 Comments

Following the release of Boris Johnson’s plans for the future of cycling in London, Jack Rich takes a bike ride through London in 2026… Leaving the house in the morning, I throw on my coat and scarf and slurp the last of my coffee. Out on the road, ...

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Here’s what the future of cycling in London looks like

Andreas · Jan 18, 2013 · 38 Comments

Last week, cycle campaigners up and down the UK, choked on their morning cup of coffee, in sheer shock, as TfL revealed their plans for extending Cycle Superhighway 2. The plans provide a glimpse in to the future of cycling in London. A future that ...

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Renting a bike in London

Andreas · Nov 27, 2012 · 9 Comments

Its amazing how often I get asked the question: “Where do I rent a bike in London?” If it’s a motorbike then on erento. However, I’m guessing most people are referring to the human powered kind, with two pedals. Unless, you’ve been reading this ...

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Find your nearest public bike pump

Andreas · Oct 30, 2012 · 28 Comments

Keeping your tyres pumped up to the recommended tyre pressure is a great way to prevent punctures. However, it’s often hard to reach the required pressure if you are using only a hand pump. Fortunately, Cyclehoop have been working on installing a ...

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Road cycling route around Kent

Andreas · Oct 4, 2012 · 5 Comments

It’s been a while since I’ve shared a London cycle route as truth be told, I’ve not been doing much cycling outside the centre of London. However, a friend of mine recently took me out on this ride and I wanted to share it with you guys – just in ...

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First thing you need to do if your bike is stolen

Andreas · Sep 18, 2012 · 13 Comments

If you’ve not yet had your bike stolen then please see: How to get your bike stolen. Getting your bike stolen is never a nice experience. However, the next steps you take will greatly improve your chances of recovering your bike. Ideally, take ...

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Don’t like cycling along Euston road? Here’s an alternative

Andreas · Jul 26, 2012 · 28 Comments

The Euston road is busy, crowded, fast paced and now has an Olympic lane sprawled across it. Some “urban warrior” style cyclists love these conditions. Others, prefer the tranquillity of a back route. The joys include less traffic, a more relaxed ...

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Which of these four bikes will get stolen first?

Andreas · Apr 4, 2012 · 61 Comments

Bike A – Spotted Outside Tate Modern Bike B – Spotted Outside Marylebone Station Bike C – Spotted in Kilburn Bike D – Spotted in Kilburn Rank in order which of these bikes you think will be stolen first and why! See ...

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London Bike Kitchen is London’s newest social cycling enterprise

Andreas · Mar 28, 2012 · 10 Comments

We all have those moments where we dream “Wouldn’t it be great to have a place nearby, where I could work on my bike and get some advice on how to maintain it”. Throw in a little bit of creativity, a loan from the London Cycling Campaign, a hint of ...

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Euston Circus: Ugly and impassable.. do the improvements go far enough?

Andreas · Feb 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

If you’ve ever stood, ridden or driven through Euston Circus you’ll know it is a nightmare. An area infested with fumes, ear piercing screeches of buses coming to a halt and sirens every 20 seconds. This is a part of London that you can’t wait to get ...

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ATC-Mini first ride to the Trafalgar Sun

Andreas · Jan 23, 2012 · 17 Comments

This morning I took a ride to see the Trafalgar Sun. Other than providing a nice bit of publicity for Tropicana, I thought it would also be a good chance to test out to ATC-Mini Helmet Camera. The ATC-Mini Helmet camera costs £123. Which is a bit ...

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The London Bike Show is on next week

Andreas · Jan 4, 2012 · 10 Comments

It’s that time of the year again when we all descent on the London Bike Show to take a look into what the bicycle companies have in store for us in 2012. The show starts on Thursday the 12th of Jan at 10am and runs until Sunday the 15th. The ...

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A chance to remember the cyclists killed in London this year

Andreas · Dec 20, 2011 · 12 Comments

This table lists the cyclists killed in London in 2011: Gary Mason (48, male) Sandy Lane South Daniel Cox (28, male) Dalston Junction Tom Barrett (44, male) A40 David Poblet (20, male) Tanner Street Paula Jurek (20, female) Camden ...

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Need a job doing? Why not hire London’s pedal powered work force (exclusive 10% off)

Andreas · Sep 22, 2011 · 3 Comments

What’s the typical image of a handyman? Someone who tells you they’ll turn up between 10am at 4pm and turn up at 5pm, ums and ahs and then provides you with a highly inflated price which you grudgingly agree to because you need to get the job done. ...

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Follow Tour of Britain route tomorrow in London

Andreas · Sep 17, 2011 · 2 Comments

At 11am tomorrow (Sunday 18th of September) the Tour of Britain is returning to central London. This is the grand finale and there’s a good chance to take a look at it along the route. The route takes in Big Ben, Trafalgar Square and the Tower of ...

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Interesting new exhibition at the V&A: The Art of Making features Nylon and wooden bikes

Andreas · Sep 7, 2011 · Leave a Comment

A new exhibition at the V&A opened yesterday which focuses on the art of making. Needless to say, bicycles feature heavily in the 105 piece exhibition. The opening piece explains everything about the exhibition. It is a meticulously hand built ...

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What is it like to cycle in London on a road bike?

Andreas · Sep 2, 2011 · 17 Comments

We’ve looked at some of the best value for money road bikes, great road cycling routes near London and why you may want a road bike. A couple of commenters have asked about what it is like to ride a road bike around London. As I’ve been testing the ...

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Are you part of a cycling club in London?

Andreas · Aug 12, 2011 · 40 Comments

If you want to mingle with fellow cyclists, improve your fitness or just head out on long rides then a cycling club is a good option. Finding the right one isn’t the easiest thing, but the British Cycling Club finder is a good place to start. ...

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12 months on: How are you getting on with the London Cycle Hire scheme?

Andreas · Aug 5, 2011 · 60 Comments

With news of the scheme expanding east and west, love stories on Boris Bikes and news of how cycle hire schemes saves lives… you can’t help but ask: How are you getting along now, with the cycle hire scheme? There was plenty of fuss in the beginning ...

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