Taking your bike on the coach or train isn’t always the easiest of feats. But you might need to use public transport for a number of reasons: you want to do a bike trip that’s too far to cycle to, you have a puncture, you don’t feel well or you’ve ...
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How to stop bike parts going to landfill
Cycling boasts tons of environmental benefits, leaving behind a very small carbon footprint. But there are some things we burn through at an incomparable rate – namely parts and kit. As 2018 is the year we become more aware of our plastic use ...
9 tips to help you cycle faster
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 ...
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 ...
How to deal with bike helmet hair if you have long locks
Helmet hair is the worst. This guide isn't going to promise that you’ll look like a L'Oreal advert after a long ride (here comes the science: perfect hair isn’t going to happen after a cycle, ever). But it will give you some handy tips and tricks ...
What I learnt from the TFL Urban cycle skills course
Even if you haven’t mounted a bike since you were young enough to non-ironically enjoy listening to Steps or Westlife, you’d probably find it easy enough to rent out a Boris bike and cycle around the local park. But what about when you take the bike ...
How to be a mindful cyclist
To many, mindfulness sits in a murky world of levitating, meditative smuggery, #CleanEating and crystal hugging. However, the humble message of mindfulness is simple: it's about paying more attention to the present; being aware of our thoughts, our ...
Bicycle sizing: How to get the correct size bike and why it matters
There's a little more to a bike fit than the right frame size. Here are some tips for making sure you buy the right size bike, and get it correctly setup. Side note: We've also covered professional bike fitting if that's of interest. Before ...
Folding Electric Bikes: which bikes work for city commutes?
Electric bikes can be a little contentious. We are not talking helmet debate levels, but they still generate surprisingly strong feelings among the people on bikes population. I like the existence of electric bikes, but have no desire to have one ...
How to stop your bike lock from jamming
Of course, it's important to have a good lock and know how to use it. However, if you've ever put your key in your lock and it hasn't opened as easily as it once did, it's time for a little TLC. Here's what you need to know about maintaining your ...
Learning to ride a bike as an adult in London
With summer seemingly here (on and off at least) there have definitely been more people out on the roads on bikes, which is great! The idea of becoming a cyclist as an adult can be daunting at the best of times, and in London it can seem even worse. ...
What a bike thief can teach you about locking your bike
Stolen Ride recently interviewed a reformed bike thief about his old trade in Cycling Weekly. It makes for some scary but not unprecedented reading. We thought it would be useful to pull together some new and old tips for securing your bike that will ...
Evidence based bike fit
I have always been intrigued by the idea of a bike fit, but wasn't sure if I was enough of a 'Cyclist' to warrant one. I was also terrified that someone would tell me a I brought the wrong sized bike! I have tinkered around with the fit of my ...
What to look for in a second hand bike
Some real bargains can be had by buying a second hand bike. You can get a much higher spec'ed bike used than new, or you can get an awesome vintage steed. However, you can end up having to do so much work to a second hand bike that you end up ...
Guide to layering for cyclists
Ever started a bike ride feeling freezing cold and by the end being hot and sweaty? To have a comfortable ride throughout and keep cycling no matter the weather - layering is the secret. The great news is, layering is really very adaptable and ...
3 Cycling New Years Resolutions
Cycling resolutions fit in with what you do on a daily basis. That makes it easier to succeed and means it comes with obvious daily rewards. There are several ways you could set yourself resolution goals, here are three of our suggestions. Enter an ...
How to choose a long distance commuting bike….
....or any bike really! As I mentioned in my introductory post, I recently became the proud owner of a shiny new touring bike. My main city bike is my 2 speed Brompton which is fine for most of the terrain and distance I cover on a regular basis. ...
3 stretches and massage techniques that are great for cyclists
Any repetitive movement can put stress on your body, and cycling is certainly that - if you pedal at 90 rpm, that's 5,400 revolutions an hour, so it's understandable that from time to time you might feel the odd ache. DOMS - delayed onset ...
Tips to make your next ride in to the headwind bearable
We've all been there - early morning ride to work, the journey back after a long day, or perhaps your planned long weekend ride - all can become an epic slog if the wind decides to try and blow you back to where you came from. Here's some advice ...
9 of the most common questions by new cyclists answered
The turn of the year often encourages people to make resolutions to get fit, or save money - and the good news is that cycling allows you to do both. If you've started cycling recently, you may be coming across questions that you'd never ...