Commuter Archives

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Ortlieb Vario 20

Great design that works both as a pannier and backpack, and does a fine, albeit pricey, job of it

£178.00

Mon, Sep 23, 2024 08:45

Lezyne Lite Drive 1200+ LED Light

Very good quality, just not quite as good in terms of lighting power and value as others

£85.00

Thu, Sep 19, 2024 08:45

Looking for your dream spec titanium bike at off-the-shelf prices? Gloria’s got you covered Sponsored

We meet up with Gloria Cycling founder Carlos Ramirez who explains how he is able to provide premium titanium bikes at surprisingly affordable prices

Mon, Mar 11, 2024 12:50

Cyclist crossing box junction (copyright Simon MacMichael).PNG

Times newspaper columnist reports new study that commuting by bike is good for mental health… before descending into bizarre anti-cyclist rant about “speeding, semi-psychotic masses”

New research finds cycling commuters are less likely to be prescribed antidepressants? Naturally, that means a column about "a mass of angry, intolerant, semi-psychotic Strava men" making "no distinction between red or green, pavement or road"

Tue, Jan 16, 2024 10:58

Cyclists in London (image: Tomek Baginski on Unsplash)

New Cycle to Work ‘Flexi Voucher’ founder claims to offer “better experience for cyclists”… but existing provider says it “mimics” its own scheme and is not the “real thing”

The new scheme allows customers to spread their purchases over a year at different shops, and accused “legacy” providers such as Cyclescheme and Halfords of “profiting whilst damaging independent retailers”

Wed, Oct 11, 2023 11:12

How to save money on a bike with a Cycle to Work scheme

Getting a tax-free bike is easier than you think – here's how you can save cash while staying healthy

Tue, Aug 15, 2023 11:00

CUBE 2023 — a guide to the best new CUBE bikes from one of cycling’s most versatile brands Sponsored

We pick out our favourite new road, cross, gravel, mountain, commuter, children’s and e-bikes from global bike brand CUBE’s 2023 range

Wed, Mar 22, 2023 12:00

How Cube is catering for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines Nov 2022

How Cube is catering for cyclists of all ages, abilities and disciplines Sponsored

Bavarian brand Cube is one of the youngest and most dynamic global cycling companies to make bikes for all. We take a closer look at how it's done

Thu, Nov 17, 2022 12:16

2022 Poc Autoliv airbag helmet prototype – 1

A helmet with an airbag: POC says new tech could be on the way

Is airbag technology the future of bike helmets? This prototype suggests it’s coming

Tue, Jul 12, 2022 09:52

New Tern Short Haul is compact and the brand’s most affordable cargo bike yet

New compact cargo machine can carry up to 70kg and forgoes electrical assistance to reduce cost, with the bike priced at £1,100

Mon, Jun 06, 2022 15:18