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Since I’ve walked around every single park within a three mile radius of my Brixton home, l thought it was time to venture further afield, and dust off my Dahon folding …
In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021 Read More
Cheekily often described as as an ‘unorganised coincidence’ of cyclists, Critical Mass has seen a monthly gathering of cyclists pedalling their way around central London, and last Friday’s big ride marked the 20th anniversary of …
Critical Mass celebrates its 20th anniversary with a huge central London ride Read More
Last night there was a ‘Space for Cycling’ demo in central London, which saw Parliament encircled by cyclists campaigning for safer cycling in London.
London Cycling Campaign’s ‘Space for Cycling’ demo encircles Parliament Read More
Spare a moment, if you will, for this stylish, single-speed, retro racer bike in Brixton that has been cruelly been stripped bare of almost all of its components.
A hipster bike stripped bare, Brixton Police Station – and some useful bike locking tips Read More
There was glorious sunshine, Penny Farthings hurtling around the track, folding bike races and some top notch professional cyclists to be seen at the 2013 London Nocturne – plus the …
Photos of the London Nocturne 2013 bike races in central London Read More
I’m a big fan of the Herne Hill Velodrome and I was well chuffed to learn today that it’s received more funding to improve the once-crumbling stadium.
Herne Hill Velodrome secures its future with new investment. Huzzah! Read More
I’ve been a huge fan of the ‘Boris Bikes’ cycle hire scheme in London, but am disheartened to see the huge increase in fees coming next year.
Barclays Cycle Hire scheme in London – those hefty price increases in full Read More
Situated on Brixton Road (close to JAMM), it’s hard not to miss the brightly coloured exterior of the Cycooldelic Bike Hub.
Cycooldelic Bike Hub, Brixton Road, Brixton – bicycle recycling for the local community Read More
On Saturday, we all went along to the London Nocturne cycling event, held around Smithfield Market in Farringdon, central London.
London Nocturne 2012: Penny Farthing races, folding bike dashes and pro cycling festival Read More
Those lucky bastards in trendy East London are set to enjoy the benefits of Barclays bikes, as the hire scheme extends into Tower Hamlets, including Canary Wharf and North Shoreditch in Hackney, this Thursday.
Barclays Boris Bikes go east and west this Thursday, Brixton left out in the cold Read More
Yesterday’s article about how to protect your bike from thieves turned out to be so popular, I’ve decided to post up a follow-up piece with some video showing how best …
More bike locking tips: watch these videos and protect your bike! Read More
Seen clinging lifelessly to one of the bike racks outside Brixton tube station yesterday was this heavily plundered bike, bereft of its wheels. The owner had made the foolish mistake of only locking the …
Here’s what happens when you don’t lock your bike properly outside Brixton tube Read More
October’s Critical Mass bike ride around the capital took in both of the current Occupy London sites at St Paul’s and Finsbury Square. Here’s a few photos of the ride, …
Halloween London Critical Mass ride shows solidarity with Occupy London Read More
It’s not a patch on the sophisticated ‘Boris Bikes’ scheme that covers a large chunk of central London, but it’s great to see Cardiff’s more modest OyBike bike rental system …
Cardiff’s Oybike street bike hire scheme continues to grow Read More
Today sees the first birthday of the ‘Boris Bike’ scheme in London, with Transport for London celebrating the occasion by announcing a westward expansion while scooping up another £25 million in sponsorship …
London’s Boris Bikes speed past their first birthday, TfL celebrate with a feast o’facts Read More
Wrapping up my photos from an all-action Saturday afternoon in London (Slutwalk followed by the Naked Bike Ride followed by this cycling event at Smithfield), is this selection of snaps …
Penny Farthing races in the heart of the city: London Nocturne 2011 Read More
Straight after the Slutwalk on Saturday was the London Naked Bike Ride 2011 – and once again there was a massive turnout of over a thousand nude or semi naked cyclists …
London Naked Bike Ride 2011 – all the wobbly bits in a full photo report Read More
There can’t be many places on this planet that have so many great things going on for free, and yesterday London excelled itself. My first stop was over to Piccadilly to …
Sluts, flypasts, naked bike rides and penny farthings Read More
Opening in January 1983, the first premises for Brixton Cycles was on Coldharbour Lane, conveniently opposite the Prince Albert pub. The business has been run as a co-op since the offset, …
We salute the awesome might of Brixton Cycles! Read More
We spent a lovely couple of hours at the Herne Hill Velodrome today, with their Good Friday Open Day offering track races, jumble sales, bike polo and more. Here’s some photos …
Good Friday Open Day at the Herne Hill Velodrome Read More
Last night, a free evening event was put on at the Herne Hill Velodrome, with the classic cycling movie ‘Belleville Rendez-vous’ being shown on a bike-powered screen and PA.
Herne Hill Velodrome Cycling Film Night – photos Read More
Keen to catch up with the Pope protest on Saturday, I had my first go on the Barclays/TFL bike hire scheme, hopping on a free bike and dashing across town …
We salute the London TFL/Barclays cycle hire scheme Read More
TfL have released a press release saying how chuffed they are to have some of their Cycle Hire bikes featuring designs by Jean-Pierre Braganza, as part of London Fashion Week.
Barclays Cycle Hire bikes get subverted with anti-Barclays message Read More
We cycled to Robin Hood’s Bay when we were up in Whitby and it’s a stunningly beautiful place, with its narrow alleys making it easy to imagine what it was …
Robin Hood’s Bay – a beautiful North Yorkshire port Read More
This is a detail from one of my favourite seaside pics, taken on my little Olympus XA 35mm camera half way though the longest bike ride I’ve ever done. I …
Boat with flags in Worthing and chafing bike rides Read More
Apart from some positively psychotically incandescent cabbies (and, to be honest, one or two testosterone-overcharged cyclists), this was a fabulous ride, with hundreds of cyclists enjoying a leisurely, car-free saunter …
Critical Mass, London Read More
Mass scenes of wobbling bottoms spotted in the heart of London! Here’s what it’s all about: “A peaceful, imaginative and fun protest against oil dependency and car culture. A celebration …
Naked Bike Ride London Read More