The CYCL Blog
How to Make the Most out of your Cycling Commute
There are many benefits of choosing to cycle to work over taking public transport or driving including cost-saving pl...
The Top Cycling Podcasts We've Been Listening to in 2021
Whether you're a cycling pro fan, love bicycles or want your fill of stories from the saddle, these cycling podcasts ...
What face mask should I wear to protect myself from Coronavirus?
With the UK government, and many other countries, recommending the use of face masks and face coverings as lockdown measures from the Covid-19 pandemic ease, it may be confusing to understand the differences between types of masks, coverings and respirators and which one you should opt for. In this blog post, we break down the differences and similarities to help you make informed decisions if you wish to wear one. In a previous post we discussed why people wear masks; for virus as well as pollution reasons.
Air Pollution: The difference between PM2.5 and PM10 and the impact on hay fever sufferers
As part of our blog series on air pollution we talk more about what exactly air pollution and particulate matter is. ...
Air Pollution & Virus Control: Why do people wear face masks?
As part of our blog series on air pollution, we talk about face masks and why people chose to wear them. Whether you ...
Totally ridiculous bicycle accessories you can buy in 2021 that you'll find hard to resist
Whether you’re a pro-cyclist, king of the commute or a casual cyclist, you might be looking for some cool and crazy gadgets to elevate your cycle swag.
A Beginner's Guide to Cycling Helmets in 2021
Riding safely and with the right pieces of protection is incredibly important on the roads and off of them as well. Accidents can happen when you least expect it and wearing a helmet is a great way to prevent some of the worst injuries that can happen on a bike.
Josie Dew: The Unlikely Cyclist Series
The CYCL team is made up of passionate cyclists who come from diverse backgrounds with varying abilities of cycling. We do it to keep fit, avoid the Tube and because we love it but we haven't always identified as "cyclists" and there's not a piece of Lycra between us. We wanted to show others that there are plenty of other unlikely cyclists out there. This week we catch up with Josie Dew and her thoughts on cycling.
A Beginner's Guide to Bicycle Lights in 2021
Lights are an essential accessory for bicycles - but it’s easy to get overwhelmed about which one is best for you. It is a legal requirement to have a white light at the front and a red light at the rear.
How to change an inner tube on your bicycle tyre
Our intern Brad gives us the lowdown on how to change an inner tube. Follow these easy steps and you’ll be back on th...
E-Scooters set to be trialled on UK roads
Electric scooters will be allowed on the roads legally for the first time under a Department for Transport proposal that aims to consult on the rules needed to allow e-scooters to operate safely.
Our Top Tips for Avoiding Pollution in the City
Air pollution is a big problem in cities. In 2019, London hit its legal air pollution limit for the year on March 18th and this year is set to be a similar story. Before you move to the countryside, follow our top tips to keep pollution exposure to a minimum whilst living in a city.