The London Cycling Campaign Policy Forum launched its regular seminar series this week with a packed event attended by around 120 people at Westminster University. Participants flocked to hear Andrew Gilligan, London's new Cycling Commissioner,...
Rachel Aldred, LCC trustee and transport researcher, on the pressure to dress 'like a cross between Darth Vader and a Christmas Tree' 'Why can't I wear what I want to wear, and it not be weird?' In my work life, I do research into cycl...
Anna Glowinski, the brains behind women's cycle fashion outfit AnaNichoola, is a competitive racer across several cycling disciplines, but one who's not afraid to say she wants to keep her hands in good nick. For the summer, she's designed two ...
These purposed-designed cycling socks are made from a mix of synthetic materials, of which crucially two percent is Spandex, giving them a pleasing fit. Despite being made of plastic, the spun fibres still create a woolly feel, with extra paddin...
This 450g waterproof comes with a lifetime guarantee and in black, grey and blue options; it’s a sensibly styled garment for wearing on or off the bike. Considering the price, it’s a little short on features though — there are...
Sugoi may be a Canadian company, with Far East manufacturing, but it isn’t averse to tipping its hat to Spanish sporting culture. This bold print, short-sleeved jersey comes with a 40cm front zip (which isn’t quite the smoothest) and...
The Pace series is a collection of technical t-shirts and jerseys made using HH Cool, Helly Hansen’s most advanced fabric for high intensity workouts. It can be worn on its own or as a base layer beneath a jersey or midlayer; the seamless ...
This cap is a stylish and practical item that won't break the bank. It adds useful warmth on cool evenings and also protects you from the summer sun; that central grey stripe is made from vented material, allowing your head to breathe. Muxu&rsqu...
A couple of brands have tried ‘riding jeans’ before but fairly unsuccessfully. This pair, made from fine Japanese stretch denim is perhaps the best yet. Other than unbelievably comfy material, there’s triple stitching on the le...
This featherweight 78g gilet is aimed at bikers and other fast-moving adventurers. The ripstop Pertex fabric is supremely breathable, wind resistant and keeps light showers at bay; a more robust Pertex is used on the shoulders and lumbar area, w...
Long-time bikewear brand Polaris recently unveiled this urban cycling shoe, aimed squarely at commuters and tourers. It has a fairly robust synthetic suede upper, a PVC heel box for stability and moderately rugged outsole. We found it best suite...
The Hoolies certainly provide good warmth when out in near zero degree temperatures. The gel padded palm area is comfortable, while silicon print grips give the wee one added control over steering and brakes. The gloves cover the wrists nicely i...
With its taped seams, stormflap, chinguard, quality features and materials this jacket has a decidedly grown-up feel. It worked well in light rain, the zips ran smoothly and elasticated cuffs and drawcord hem kept our young rider snug and dry. F...
Without a rain jacket, waterproof trousers or boots children risk a soaking while stranded in a child seat. The Bobike poncho slips over both seat and child so that water doesn’t pool in the seat. It covers both body and legs and is suitab...
These are the WWR (wind and weather resistant) version of Swrve's shorts, which also come in cotton and 3/4-length varieties. There's something pleasingly understated about these shorts. They come in only a choice of grey and black, and the cut...