Kask K10 Helmet Review

Posted May 11, 2012 in Cycling Gear, reviews

No, I'd never heard of Kask either, until their lids appeared atop the Sky Pro Cycling team. I was in the market for a new helmet and fortunately Paragon Sports stocks the full range of Kask items. Having tried on what seemed like every helmet in the shop – to the obvious delight of the sales assistant - I left with a brand new Kask K10. Here in the USA, a few brands dominate the bicycle equipment market. Giro and Bell, both owned by Easton-Bell sports, are the giants of the helmet... read more...

Knog Blinder Review

Posted April 27, 2012 in andy ward, Cycling Gear, reviews

Australian company Knog first came to my attention when I bought a couple of their Frog bike lights. The silicon encased LED lights looked great and were highly practical, not relying on brackets to fix them to my handlebars or seatpost. Switching the lights between bikes or attaching them to a helmet was a doddle and if you looked at them through squinty eyes they really did look a bit like frogs. Having said that, although bright, they weren’t quite powerful enough t... read more...

Cycle touring basics: Packing and Panniers

Posted March 30, 2012 in autumn barlow, Cycling Gear, female cyclists, I Cyclist, inspiration, LEJOG, touring

Cycle touring is basically going on holiday by bike. For some, this might mean trains and cycling – others just cycle. You might take a tent, or you might stop in B&Bs or youth hostels. You might have a plan, or you might wish to horrify your family by having no fixed itinerary at all. But whatever you’re doing, you will need to carry your stuff. “Credit Card Touring” – going from place to place with no more than your Visa card, socks stiff with sweat, and a banana in your pocket – i... read more...

Chrome Kursk Shoes Review

Posted March 07, 2012 in andy ward, Cycling Gear, reviews

“What colour would you like?” asked Corinne from Chrome as we discussed a test pair of their Kursk shoes. “Whatever you have available” was my cheery reply – the black or grey ones I’d seen on the website both looked great. I have to confess to a slight intake of breath as I ripped open the smart packaging that came remarkably quickly from San Francisco.  I can safely say that I have never previously owned a pair of red shoes. Even in my five-a-side football days, I never ... read more...

A new online cycling magazine is launched

Posted February 28, 2012 in bikesoup, Cycling Gear, I Cyclist, Nutrition, reviews, Tim Bland

This morning I'm very pleased and excited to announce the launch of a new site that I am the Content Manager for. It's a brand spanking new magazine style website - bikesoup.cc.  If you've been a reader of Daily Cycle for a while, you will know that I have been a strong advocate of the Bikesoup brand for some time now.  In fact, I have been working with Antony Auty (Chief Officer of Bikesoup) for around 18 months or so. He is a strong believer in Daily Cycle and has been instr... read more...

Can you justify a new bike? The answer is - you must!

Posted February 24, 2012 in Cycling Gear, I Cyclist, racing, training

The following is a guest post from Mountain Biking skills instructor Steve Owen. Catch up with him on his website - Sacred Rider Doing what I do for a living enables me to buy another brick and a piece of mortar for my house. I already own all the windows and one of the internal doors, but I digress. I often hear the same comments being made when I mention my occupation: It must be great doing what you love for a living and being paid to do it. Which is usually and quickly followed by... read more...

Swrve Jeans Review

Posted February 20, 2012 in andy ward, City Cycling, Cycling Gear, fixed wheel, I Cyclist, reviews

Whilst wearing lycra to the pub might get you some funny looks, cycling in jeans is not always the most comfortable experience. Denim, whilst hardwearing, is not the most forgiving of fabrics and seams placed in what might be termed “sensitive” areas, can dig in after a surprisingly short time in the saddle. Fortunately Los Angeles-based swrve have tackled this with some very bike-friendly features on their latest jeans. Form and Function Founded in 2005, swrve have always been at the f... read more...

To Clip Or Not To Clip?

Posted February 10, 2012 in Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, I Cyclist, racing, Simon Dalgarno, training

That is the question. After getting back on the bike after so many years and mastering the basics again, I decided last summer that it was time to get more power out of my pedalling and of course this could mean only one thing. The debate of whether or not to go clipless.  Of course my first battle was to understand that clipless pedals actually means you are clipped in (yes very confusing) but I went to the trusted first port of call as always - Google.  Imagine my face as h... read more...

Get out on your bike. You won't regret it!

Posted February 09, 2012 in City Cycling, Cycling Gear, I Cyclist, inspiration, training

The following is a guest post from Chris Walker. You can read more about his cycling adventures here. I've always had a bike. I go back to the days of the Triumph Rodeo with a 3-speed Sturmey Archer gear - I must have been 9 or 10 years old, I suppose. Like most kids at that time, during the summer months, we were out on our bikes, returning only for meals and bed. Happy days.   I never really got back into cycling in any big way after that, until I started a ... read more...

The best Christmas present I ever got

Posted February 08, 2012 in Cycling Gear, I Cyclist, inspiration, LEJOG, Nutrition, Simon Dalgarno, training

The following is a guest post from one of our newest writers - Simon Dalgarno. You can find more from him on twitter - @maisy98 It's Christmas 2010. Sitting after another huge meal in my parents house with a glass of wine by my side and chatting about nothing in particular, I ask my Dad to relive his charity cycle from London to Paris earlier in the year.  He spoke at great lengths about the different people, lifestyles and bikes that were there. I could see his eyes light up t... read more...

Domestiques required to join Daily Cycle

Posted February 03, 2012 in Cycling Gear, female cyclists, I Cyclist, inspiration, Nutrition, Pro Tour, racing, reviews, Tim Bland

Are you passionate about cycling? Do you want the world to hear your views, loves, hates, knowledge and emotions induced by this wonderful sport?  "I started writing for Daily Cycle when I wanted to get my name out there, and build up a portfolio. I get to research topics of interest (ie read cycle websites and blogs for hours), test and review products (ie ponce around in shiny new gear) and witter on at length. It must open doors, because I've got two articles forthcoming in Cycli... read more...

Merino Wool Arm Warmers for Flexible Winter Riding

Posted January 27, 2012 in Cycling Gear, merino wool, reviews, Tim Bland, winter

Some riders seem to think that arm warmers are an unnecessary purchase. But actually, they make winter riding (and year round riding) a much more flexible affair. A decent pair of arm warmers will keep you warm and dry when you need it but be small and light enough to tuck away when you get too hot. This may seem obvious but using arm warmers has some real advantages. You require less base layers Winter riding generally requires a wardrobe stocked full of base layers. If, like me, you are... read more...

Saddle Bag review - Scicon Aeronaut

Posted January 26, 2012 in andy ward, Cycling Gear, reviews

The saddle bag is a fairly humble object. One of those cycling items you tend to take for granted (until you get a puncture). It’s probably not something you give a lot of thought to before purchasing. Scicon, the Italian bike luggage experts, have decided that it’s time for a change to the common saddle bag and come up with the innovative and unusual Aeronaut. Smooth and Sleek The first thing that strikes you about the Aeronaut is the shape. Like a large, fluorescent yellow... read more...

Fixed up for the Winter

Posted January 26, 2012 in andy ward, Cycling Gear, fixed wheel, Hill Climb, I Cyclist, training

In 2009, I was lucky enough to be a member of Team Cycling Plus. As part of the deal, I had the use of a Verenti Millook. It was a great bike and I logged up thousands of miles on it. Unfortunately, it was only on loan and in December last year, they finally asked for it back. With my best bike mothballed until the good weather returns, I've had to look elsewhere for a bike to ride through the winter. Last year, with the hill climb season approaching, I picked up a bargain... read more...

Fibre Flare Ultimate Safety Rear Tail Light Review

Posted January 25, 2012 in Cycling Gear, rob ellis, winter

It's surprisingly not that often that a piece of bike kit makes us at Daily Cycle stop and say "actually, that's a brilliant idea!" But today we have a review of just such a product! Fibre Flare are a bike light company who specialize in rear lights and I've been riding with one of their best offerings since September. The Fibre Flare Ultimate Rear Light has to be one of the simplest but most versatile bike lights out there at the moment. The light itself is in the form of a light tube, o... read more...

Grupetto - Italian style and performance at an affordable price

Posted January 19, 2012 in Cycling Gear, Tim Bland

Recently I was contacted by the team from Grupetto with a press release of their 2012 range of bikes. I don’t normally publish press releases but these bikes are a thing of beauty in my opinion. I was also intrigued when I noticed that the riders in the photos are all wearing Velobici clothing. We will hopefully be test riding them in February, so for now here is a quick look at what they offer. Grupetto’s Nat Rizzi says “To get a half decent looking frame usually means... read more...

Bagaboo Messenger Bag review plus 10% discount at Urban Hunter

Posted January 13, 2012 in andy ward, City Cycling, Cycling Gear

There are certain products that work so well that you love them from the moment you first use them. The Bagaboo Messenger bag is one of those brilliant products that somehow gets it just right. Papa’s got a brand new bag Lacking a rack on my commuting bike, I transported my gear in a cheap rucksack picked up in a sports shop. It was ok, but not waterproof and fitting work shirts into it was always a bit of a battle if I wanted them to look as if they’d been near an iron in the recent pa... read more...

The cogs of evolution are turning

Posted January 12, 2012 in City Cycling, Cycling Gear, cycling shop, I Cyclist, racing, Tim Bland, training

If you're a regular here at Daily Cycle you may well notice one or two minor changes in the site today! It's taken a lot of work behind the scenes but we are now able to offer you a fantastic online shopping experience as well as the regular cycling articles. The blog remains firm In case you are worried, all the existing Daily Cycle authors remain on board and we are more excited than ever about producing content for you. The shop is not going to take over the s... read more...

bikeParka review

Posted December 20, 2011 in Cycling Gear, reviews, Tim Bland

There are several cycling essentials in this world. A bicycle helmet and a bike are cycling essentials. The ability to enjoy speeding down a hill, laughing whilst overtaking a traffic jam of cars, or cackling like a crazed witch whilst getting yourself caked in mud on an off road adventure - these are cycling essentials. Keeping your bike clean, safe and dry is definitely another one of those cycling essentials. The typical view to keeping your bike safe and dry is to use a decent storag... read more...

Competition time! Win a head light set worth £185!!!

Posted December 20, 2011 in City Cycling, city cycling, Cycling Gear, entry level road bike, I Cyclist

The place is here. The time is now. You’ve seen the preamble, you’ve read the review and now it’s time to enter the competition. This is your chance to get your hands on a brand spanking new Exposure light set including the awesome Joystick mk5 and the RedEye mk2. The light set was offered up courtesy of Evans Cycles and is currently on sale there for £184.99. But if you would like to pay exactly £0 for it then there are two ways to enter the competition: Via Facebook. Simply go to the Dai... read more...

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