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 ...
In my first winter cycling into central London, I made it about halfway through my commute before I couldn’t feel my fingers. That’s a problem when you’re braking, signalling and the...
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...
In this article we will be looking at how an NTA 8776 helmet is different from an EN1078 helmet. We will investigate what one is, where the classifications come from, and whether you need one when rid...
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...
Santander Cycles in London In this article we will be looking into Santander Cycles in London. Where they came from, why we have them, who owns them, and who they are for. Despite the bikes since thei...