Forest is the hire bike I actually ride most days. I commute from South-West to Central London on one, so this isn’t a guide written from a press release. Here’s what Forest bikes cost in ...
Every time I ride a Forest bike up a hill in London, there’s a moment where the motor just stops helping and it suddenly feels like I’m pedalling a tank. That’s not the bike breaking...
When I first moved to London I was spending about £10 a day getting to and from work, roughly £80 a month once you take out the days I worked from home. These days I pay about £31 a month for 1,800 mi...
Lime and Forest are the two biggest e-bike fleets in London, and if you’ve ever stood on a street corner with both apps open wondering which one to unlock, this one’s for you. I ride a For...
Electric bikes are now a daily sight on UK streets, and there are more e-bike helmets to choose from than ever. In this guide I’ve picked the best e-bike helmets for UK commuters, all rated to t...
Commuting by bike in the UK is rarely one-size-fits-all. Some days you cycle, some days you hop on the tube, or take a bus. For Lime, Voi, Forest, or Santander cycles users, you might cycle one part, ...
When I started cycling to work, one of the main concerns was making sure I had a good helmet! I was not too sure how often I would cycle, nor how long I would continue to be a cyclist (spoiler alert, ...
Voi is the newest of the big hire bike names in London, and on pay as you go it’s the cheapest per minute with no unlock fee. Here’s what Voi bikes and scooters cost, every discount I can ...
Brompton Hire This site mainly covers fleet bikes that you can see on the street and unlock. But what about the ones in lockers? Perhaps you already know these exist, perhaps you have seen them and wo...
‘I would love to cycle to work, but I lack the confidence.’ This is what my colleague recently said to me. I have been riding a bike 9 miles into central London a few days a week for a whi...