Yesterday, the front page of the Times carried a headline ‘Save Our Cyclists’ It is partly motivated by a young Times journalist, Mary Bowers, being involved in a very serious accident on her way to work in 2011. It was quite a surprise to see a major newspaper give their front page to improving cycle [...]
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French Cycling Terms
It is not often the British feel proud and happy to imitate and revere our French brothers across the channel. But, cycling is one of those rare situations when we can happily pay homage to the influence of France and the French on our great sport of cycling. For example, many good cycling clubs add [...]
Cycling Activism
I’ve written quite a few articles on how to encourage cycling. Generally, these are suggestions for other people to do something. I ride my bicycle and sometimes pontificate in a cafe. But, I’m not the one to change the world, not even the small world of UK transport policy. But, if other people want to [...]
Pushing the Limits
Some of my good friends run a specialist running shop in London ‘Run and Become‘. (A very good place to get a pair of running shoes if you like a bit of running). They run a few ‘inspirational’ evenings to give informal workshops on running, fitness and related topics. They have invited me to go [...]
Time Saved From Weight Loss on Bike
A look at how much time and effort we can save by losing weight from either ourselves or our bike. We all know that saving weight helps us to get up hills, but how much will we save, if we can shave off 1Kg from our bike (or lose 10KG off our tummy) ? As [...]
Cycling Photos from Around the World
This is a collection of cycling photos from around the world. Thanks to all photographers who kindly granted permission to use their photos. By khalilshah Punjab, Pakistan. A misty morning and a lift to school photo by Lomokev .Brighton, England early morning. An evocative scene. photo by Rohit in the Punjab. No rush [...]
Running vs Cycling
For quite a few years I took running quite seriously. I was a member of the school cross country team run by two teachers who had a super-enthusiastic approach to cross country; (an enthusiasm which was rarely shared by anyone else), but nevertheless it meant the school (Bradford Grammar) was invariably the best in the [...]
Best Winter Cycling Gear
1. Reflective clothing. Even during the day, light levels can be quite low. Motorists can easily miss cyclists who are dressed in dark clothes. Reflective clothing can make as much difference as lights. There are many options for purchasing reflective clothing. Usually, it is quite light weight. Also, don’t just buy a reflective top. Reflective [...]
How To Love Your Bicycle
Some people fear their own bicycle. It may even be rusting away in the garage because they don’t know how to mend a puncture. Other’s will spend more time polishing their bike than they will riding it. I’m somewhere in the middle, but here’s a few tips on how to really love your bicycle. Bicycle [...]
Getting to The Front of The Queue
Advanced Stop Signs create a mixture of responses from cyclists. On the one hand they can be useful for giving a better position at traffic lights. They can give better visibility Remind motorists cyclists have right to be on road and encourages them to be more tolerant of cyclists (in theory anyway!) Provide a nicer [...]
