Category: Bike Gear

You may be on your way to work, a night out, or just to hang out with friends on a sunny afternoon. Whatever the occasion, if you want to wear a dress or a skirt, there’s no reason for this to stop you from hopping on your bike. It can be perfectly practical to cycle in a dress – either through choice, or necessity. When looking for cycling clothing for our bottom half, we’re bombarded with options for trousers or shorts – no matter what kind of ride we’re undertaking. There are trousers, including jeans and chinos, to suit every kind of cycling journey. However, it’s fair to say that dresses and skirts are barely included within the huge range…

Whether you’re cycling to work every day of the week, or intermittently, there are few things worse than getting soaked on your journey. Rain tends to make you cold, even in the summer. But on a winter’s day it’s a miserable experience to be wet and freezing, knowing you still have miles ahead of you. Unfortunately, as a regular bike commuter there’s no avoiding wet days in the UK, where it rains around 170 days of the year. But happily, there are plenty of waterproof clothing options to keep you dry and warm, even on the foulest of days. In this guide, we’ll cover the different types of waterproof gear you may need. How to Stay Dry While Cycling in…

In terms of your bottom half, there used to be pretty much two clothing options when riding a bike. One was Lycra, the other was being uncomfortable. And commuting by bike would inevitably mean taking a change of trousers. For those without decent changing facilities at work, this can be difficult. It can also be off-putting for people thinking about commuting. Mercifully, things have changed since then. There’s now such a range of cycling-specific trousers (or trousers suitable for cycling), that we’re literally spoilt for choice. Why is this? Put simply, because there’s a demand for them. It’s a great feeling to arrive at work in a pair of trousers that are comfy and look good. It’s an even better…

For a long time women’s saddles didn’t exist, making it harder and less accessible for women to ride bikes comfortably. Times have thankfully now changed and our list of saddles will help support comfortable riding for all women, something everyone deserve. Do Women Need Different Bike Saddles? Many women will feel that they need a different saddle to the ones that come as standard on their bicycle. This is because most bicycles come with saddles that tend to be basic and orientated towards male anatomical needs. Moreover, it’s really important to note that although women’s anatomy differs, male and female anatomy is of course very different, thus demanding a difference in needs regarding saddle comfort and suitability.  Difference Between Men’s…

As one of the most progressive, oldest, attractive, most dense and evolved cities in the world, London offers so much to so many people. Tourists, workers, dreamers, the ambitious – all flock to the capital of England to live, to work and to play. At the time of the last government census in 2011, the population of London had reached 8.2 million. A rise of just less than 10% is expected to take it to 9 million by the time of the next headcount. Layer upon layer of networks of roads and buildings have sprung up throughout the centuries, which has expanded the infrastructure out and created new links across the enormity of the capital. Demands on policy-makers have shifted…

If you’re reading this, chances are that you love riding your bike, or you’d like to get into it – most likely to your place of work. But you may be wondering how safe it is to do so. So, is cycling to work safe? Let’s find out… Bicycle vs Car Accident Statistics In 2019 the British Department for Transport recorded that 42% of road deaths were car occupants and only 6% pedal cyclists. Therefore strictly speaking the statistics don’t look too promising for choosing the car as your commuting choice and a lot more favourable for cycling.  Similarly, pedestrians were also included in the same study which found that they were also more likely to to suffer a fatality,…

In Britain (and across the world) you can now lease a bicycle – just in the same way that you can lease a car. It’s simple and straightforward. You simply find a leasing company, look for the correct bike and lease your bike out for your chosen amount of time. Is Leasing a Bike Worth It? When it comes to riding regularly, leasing can be a really great way of having access to a bike as and when you need it. Especially during the current global bikes / parts shortage. But is it worth it? This really depends on your needs and what you use your bicycle for. But for the most part it’s worth it and a great way…

As more of us opt for the bike as our mode of transport to get to work, many of us have had to consider upgrading our previous once loved helmets for more modern and safer ones. Luckily, the market is now full of innovative helmet designs and safety features in order to keep our heads protected during an impact to the head. Are Some Bike Helmets Safer Than Others? In general, yes some helmets are safer than others due to the added technology that many of them now feature, for example many helmets have special rotational impact protection to better protect the brain from injury during a side on bump. Moreover, other safety features that are not structural can also…