That is us. And we don’t mind; if tomorrow the Coolest-hunter of the lot, after having his Swift stolen, declares that saddle-less is better, you will soon see half of Hackney with sore bums. Seriously, Londoners may want to be inspired by the dominant performance of Hoy & Co., but please don’t ride in town like one of those super(wo)men, as the BBC tries to encourage. As one commenter wisely says: I cannot see the connection. It’s like looking for what formula 1 can do [...]

“50 Ways the new bike can change your life” On Bicycles is a great little book of short essays about Bike culture, gear and hints and tips from a wide cast of cycling writers. With subjects as diverse as  safety,  how to park your bike, choosing a style, cargo biking, E-bikes , hand made frames , choosing a bag , route planning, health, economics,  attitude, bike culture and sub-cultures and political activism it has a little something for everyone. It’s easy to dip in to [...]

Red or blue? The answer must surely be green. Image courtesy of Copenhagen Street Style