April showers have turned into a chilly May, and I'd be lying if I said that I cycled my way through last month's torrential rains. When the heavens open a bus is dryer and much more comfortable, but if you're braving the elements, make sure you stay safe by keeping an eye on your bike maintenance, especially the brakes - remember that wet brakes ( Read more... )

....stay as dry as possible.

Is anyone still cycling in this weather? The elements tend to have a huge effect on the volume of cyclists struggling to get to work at rush hour, and while I refuse to be branded a "fair-weather cyclist", there are times when you just long to arrive at your destination without needing to then towel yourself down.

If you ( Read more... )

...cycle at minus degrees.

Believe it or not, so long as you don't try to brake in a hurry, it's actually a lot easier to cycle on an icy road than it is to walk on it. So here are a few observations from a cycle newb facing her first winter on London's roads.

• It has never been more important to watch the floor, watch out for icy ridges, slushy ( Read more... )