tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:59:40 +0000CyclingBikeBike TheftLondonRoads4x4Bike locksBike rideBike routesCycle LanesRSS FeedSUVTransportbike to workAirzoundArtAsperger's cyclingBad-driversBaggy cycling shortsBib cycling shortsBicycleBicycle locksBicycle parking securityBicycle securityBicycle security tipsBike LondonBike SecurityBike cyclingBike rentalsBike-hornBoris JohnsonCarsCars bannedChocolateClothingCommuter raceCycle chicCycle clothingCycle hireCycling BlogCycling LondonCycling fashionCycling photosCyclistDownhillDriverDriver ChallengeDrivingGreenHelpInfrastructureLessonsLondon EnglandLondon FreewheelLondon UndergroundLondon bicyclesLondon cyclingLondon trafficLycraNew inventionOriginal contentPerformancePoemPolicyPreventing bike theftRidingRoads closedSecure bike locksSlaverySnowSocialSpeed VestThrillTipsTrafficTraffic LightsTransport for LondonUrban CommutingWild WeatherYellow trianglebuy bikescompany schemeExperiences, articles, & observations, from daily urban cycle commuting in London, England.http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)Blogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-1498848953895640463Thu, 14 Jul 2011 14:15:00 +00002011-07-14T15:40:48.921+01:00Cycle LanesCyclingInfrastructurePolicyRoadsTransportWhen it comes to cycling as a lifestyle component, Britain leads the way. We lead the way in the most creative use of band-aids to patch a woefully absent establishment attitude towards cycling infrastructure the developed world has ever seen.Top marks for ingenious public announcements and public policy recommendations, Simon Cowell would bequeath a Hollywood smile and a thumbs up for Britain'shttp://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2011/07/we-get-what-we-pay-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-100321711072531405Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:25:00 +00002008-10-03T17:32:38.452+01:00Bicycle locksBike SecurityLondonOut and about in London, let’s take a look at how you actually lock your bikes, highlighting the good and bad examples of how to lock your bike.This conspicuous rider has decorated their bicycle in yellow and black hazard warning tape. A very novel idea, and no, it is not a nomination for this year’s Turner Prize.A hideous work of aesthetic-butchery it may be, and for this reason it scores http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/10/your-bike-security-in-london.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-7964367250069080155Tue, 23 Sep 2008 22:18:00 +00002008-09-23T23:39:17.322+01:00Commuter raceNew inventionSpeed VestThe Speed Vest is a high visibility yellow cycling vest, with reflectors and a large inbuilt speedometer display, which broadcasts the cyclist’s speed to following traffic.The inventors Brady &amp; Mykle pitch this vest worn over your cycling jersey as a road safety tool, supposedly impressing drivers by demonstrating that any cyclist can ride at 10mph to 15mph.No. Drivers stuck behind cyclists http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/09/yellow-vest-with-speed-display.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-8374577384137641484Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:39:00 +00002008-09-23T11:36:16.793+01:00Cars bannedLondon FreewheelRoads closed<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Cyclists of all ages made their presence known this Sunday, as an environmentally friendly yellow snake made its way leisurely passed some of London’s major attractions. Around 50,000 cyclists enjoyed an ideal cycling environment; 100% free from motorised transport, experiencing only the sound of celebratory horns and excitement, and only the taste of cleaner http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/09/roads-closed-for-london-freewheel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-2749153650253583909Fri, 19 Sep 2008 22:32:00 +00002008-10-06T12:59:39.523+01:00Bicycle parking securityBike TheftSecure bike locks<!–- google_ad_section_start -–>Concluding this three part guide on the topic of avoiding bike theft, which started with; Part I - Bike Theft Choices, this article also looks at bike parking locations and decisions.Statistics show that, depending on who is consulted;“A bike is stolen every 71 seconds in the UK”(Source)“A bike is stolen every 65 seconds in the UK”(Source)Neither choice makes for http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/09/part-iii-bicycle-security-conclusion.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-8065989006473689253Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:41:00 +00002008-09-23T11:45:27.765+01:00Bicycle security tipsBike locksPreventing bike theft<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Following on from Part I – Bike Theft Choices, part II concentrates on actions to prevent bike theft.Consider things from a bike thief's point of view; perhaps driving around in the inconspicuous white van, or concealing tools in a jacket pocket, a known hot spot is checked for today's pickings. The criminal will select one or more owners to upset, based on logicalhttp://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/09/part-ii-stolen-bikes-prevention.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-3256610151508710076Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:30:00 +00002008-09-23T11:46:16.473+01:00Bicycle securityBike locksBike Theft<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Knowledge and informed decisions are the two things that will reduce the risk of getting your bike stolen in London. Here is a three-part guide to beat the bike thieves. Part I considers the strategical choices made which lower the risks of becoming an inconvenienced statistic.Security ChoicesDo not believe the hype. - Lock manufacturers proudly ascribe gleaming http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/09/part-i-bike-theft-choices.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-1948993374349919966Wed, 27 Aug 2008 22:46:00 +00002008-08-28T00:09:09.080+01:00Cycle chicCycling fashionLondonWhere will all these fashionable young things be when summer is over?Riding through a wind-swept autumn in Primark’s finest, doesn’t cut it. For comfort, it is hard to beat clothing designed specifically for the task of cycling; the coats with extra tuck-under and ventilation zones with aerodynamic considerations. The cycling socks which keep you bone dry. The high-visibility colours which fight http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/08/london-cycle-chic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-3087997858966518628Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:54:00 +00002008-08-23T00:15:26.154+01:00Original contentRSS FeedHaving been around for two and a half years, this site; Cycling London, Urban Commuting by Bike, has gained some unwanted attention.A few sites have taken to automated stealing of the original content, word for word. I spend the time creating, writing and editing the content, then they steal it instantly and publish it as their own.It's quite disheartening, and Google don't have a grip on it yet.http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/08/rss-feeds-blog-theft.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-142099061821761604Tue, 19 Aug 2008 19:41:00 +00002008-08-19T20:56:29.111+01:00BikeCycling photosLondon cyclingCycling in London offers an eclectic array of sites, visions and landscapes which are probably taken for granted if ridden past every day.For anyone not living in London, there may exist a curiosity about what the tarmac pounding and green living actually looks like, in and around Old Father Thames.A nice idea is to document what we see from the handlebars of London, and share it.TfL are also http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/08/london-cycling-competition.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-976173142772668601Mon, 18 Aug 2008 19:05:00 +00002008-09-24T14:45:58.253+01:00Bike rentalsCycle hireLondon bicycles<!-- google_ad_section_start -->Thinking of renting a bike? A number of London cycle companies supply bicycle hire by the hour, or by the day. This method offers a very accessible way to try cycling in London. Motivations to rent a bike: Sightseeing tourists seeking a healthier, more engaging way to tour London; by bike. Drivers and train commuters investigating the feasibility of cycling,http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/08/rent-bikes-in-london.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-7814613570060357412Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:19:00 +00002008-08-15T15:46:32.234+01:00Baggy cycling shortsCycle clothingDownhillContinuing from Part I - Lycra cycling shorts; what if the aerodynamic efficiency of revealing Lycra attire does not appeal? Do you feel too much like Borat in a mankini? Baggy Cycling Shorts On paper, baggy cycling shorts shouldn’t sell: They are loose clothing which flaps in the wind, causing some unnecessary drag. However, it’s not all bad, on hotter days, such air intakes are a welcome http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/08/part-ii-baggy-cycling-shorts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-2958789676482195713Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:05:00 +00002008-08-15T15:49:27.425+01:00Bib cycling shortsClothingLycraAside from the saddle, and frame ergonomics, cycling shorts are the most important clothing surface influencing bike riding comfort. What are the best types of cycling shorts? Starting at the lower end of the market, the term misleadingly describes plain close-fitting stretchy shorts, traditionally worn by colour-blind members of the 1980’s. £5 on such an item, will gain you an audition forhttp://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/08/part-i-lycra-cycling-shorts.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-9213436510820001931Sat, 09 Aug 2008 17:53:00 +00002008-08-13T22:57:55.249+01:00Bike LondonLondon trafficLondon UndergroundRiding a bike in London could be considered a daunting prospect, by those who haven’t tried it. In reality, it’s very accessible to anyone seeking a more enjoyable and less stressed method of urban travel.Take three typical London journeys, by bike, by car and by tube. What’s a day in the life, like? Tube Traveller One trillion people use the London Underground every day, and most of them http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/08/car-tube-bike-london.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-9098823026574698622Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:22:00 +00002008-07-25T15:54:46.218+01:00Asperger's cyclingYellow triangle A heart-warming tale from the CTC’s updates, which reports a mother’s story about her son’s management of Asperger’s Syndrome. “My son Will has Asperger’s Syndrome which for him manifests itself with deep depression and anxiety. Earlier this year at an appointment with his psychotherapist, he asked Will to express himself by colouring-in paper to convey his feelings. He coloured the whole http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/07/yellow-triange.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-768064926245373183Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:35:00 +00002010-08-19T15:09:42.554+01:00Boris JohnsonCycle LanesTransport for LondonTransport for London recently released the statistic that one in three adult Londoners has access to a bicycle, but only half of those used it at-all last year! Hang on, people buy bikes starting from the £70 to £99 price range. That means practically everyone can afford a bike. So revise TfL's statistic to read "three in three" people have access to a bike. Pretty much 99% of London can http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/07/better-off-by-bike.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-5981597367634150660Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:23:00 +00002008-08-19T00:43:28.413+01:00Bike cyclingBike rideBike routesQuick jump:1) Commuting bike rides2) Leisure bike rides3) Bike ride - route mapsCommuting bike ridesWhat’s the best bike ride in London? Most of us perceive the limitation of bike routes as being restricted by how far we can cycle from our home base in London.Actually, I am always impressed by hearing other cyclist’s distances. When people tell me they commute a 60 mile bike ride to London, I am http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/07/london-bike-ride-and-bike-routes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-2841634431789102468Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:49:00 +00002008-07-17T17:41:00.433+01:00bike to workContinuing from the main Bike to Work article, if you have decided you want to take up this tax incentive and save potentially 50% tax-free, then you'll want to know where to look next.If you work for a large company, the chances are that a bike to work scheme will already be set up, because it has been running (although not very well publicised) since about 2005.The bike to work scheme can be http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/07/bike-to-work-companies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-6775937714126137974Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:27:00 +00002008-08-15T18:47:06.176+01:00bike to workbuy bikescompany scheme“Cycle to Work” is a UK government tax incentive encouraging employees to bike to work, reduce their engine pollution and dramatically improve their health and wellbeing. Britain loses about £12 billion due to sickness and absenteeism at work as recorded by the Health and Safety Executive. Driving in London is an absolute joke. By the time we’ve paid for the congestion charge, the http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2008/07/bike-to-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-2693516653432435010Fri, 22 Jun 2007 16:22:00 +00002007-06-22T19:31:28.932+01:00BikeCycling LondonUrban CommutingIt has been a pleasure to share my cycling thoughts with you over the last 1.3 years, but sadly I will not be posting any updates here for the foreseeable future. This is because of changes to the demands on my time, which includes learning another language and intensive re-training for a new career.As I mentioned on Cycling London's first birthday, I really appreciate the comments and the http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2007/06/all-good-things.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-6774417586474818162Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:43:00 +00002007-06-03T11:58:30.461+01:00ArtBikePerformanceIn September, Brighton sees a performance of the National Theatre's Bicycle Ballet, which is described as a spectacular choreography on bicycles.The organisers are looking for cyclists to join in the performances.Take a look at their site http://www.bicycleballet.co.uk.Looks kinda fun.http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2007/06/artistic-cyclists-required.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-1421829936095109143Sat, 21 Apr 2007 15:05:00 +00002007-04-21T16:10:02.795+01:00CyclingTransportInteresting video talking about the changed image of cycling, and its increased relevance in mainstream transport now.http://quickrelease.tv/?p=43http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2007/04/cycling-image.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-5158617776716989829Sat, 07 Apr 2007 13:19:00 +00002007-04-07T14:33:47.910+01:00CyclingPoemThrillBank Holiday weekends seem to come with high expectations. If it is sunny like it has been so far in London, I feel tremendously guilty if I pass by the rare opportunity to get out on an entirely free day off.So anyway I took a pleasant little mood-enhancing spin locally, and all was well.Parts of the ride, although urban, reminded me of this I wrote;Gaining momentum by friendly gradient,Excitinghttp://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2007/04/another-little-poem.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-7552107620590321662Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:36:00 +00002007-04-02T22:43:14.730+01:00The US company is to cut its relationship with Trek and may drop its whole cycling line.Bike BizWho cares.http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2007/04/nike-abandons-cycling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23184789.post-6296482006444965904Sat, 31 Mar 2007 23:47:00 +00002007-04-01T00:50:10.099+01:00CyclingDrivingRoadsTrafficWith increasing numbers of commuters cycling on our roads, what needs to change and why?Stripped to its raw elements, motor vehicles and bicycles in any conceivable altercation, produces only one victim. Logically, separate travel routes for each mode would, in theory be safer, by reducing relative speed, and inequalities of risk (i.e. if two cyclists crash head on, they both get injured, http://cycling-london.blogspot.com/2007/04/average-car-drivers-dont-intend-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Urban Commuter)