Here on Daily Cycle, thanks to the addition of Nathan, we have been writing about city cycling and commuting for some time. So I thought it would be nice to highlight some of the awesome city bikes available on the market today, many of which also make excellent entry level road bikes.... [More]

I’m a great fan of recycling bikes (yep, see what I did there? Re-cycling?), so here’s a quick article about what to do with an old bike, or where to look if you want a restoration project. Now I’m not planning to talk about vintage bikes – that’s just not my area of expertise – but I’m certainly a proponent of finding an older bike and revitalising it. [More]

Spring has sprung which normally means everyone is out and about on their shiny new bike! Are you still looking for your shiny new entry level road bike? Well here’s some to be proud of… [More]

My shed seems to be shrinking. Plus I keep putting new bikes in it! As a result I am sadly selling my specialized tricross 2008 single. It’s a great bike and has actually only done 134 miles! [More]

Just added two new additions to the shop… check ‘em out now… [More]

I get a lot questions about entry level road bikes and entry level cycling gear. As a result I do write various posts about these things. However, as I have mentioned in the past, these posts quickly become out of date because bikes evolve all the time. This is fine, I’m happy to write more posts, but people searching the net looking for answers may end up on an out of date post. So, to resolve this issue I have created a new category dedicated to Entry Level Road Bikes.... [More]

As any city cyclist knows, safety and visibility are inseparably linked in the context of city cycling, and any way to make yourself more visible is definitely a bright idea. So let’s shed a little light on the subject of visibility, particularly at night, specifically with reference to what is of course a legal requirement for a bicycle – front and rear lighting.

The important advice in relation to lights is ‘always use them’. If the streetlamps are on, your bike lights should be on. You will feel much safer around other road users if you know you are visible to them. This is part of your presence on the road, which increases your safety no end.... [More]

Coming soon – The Daily Cycle T-Shirt shop! With fresh urban designs at reasonable prices – we really hope you’re gonna love these bad boys. To begin with the shop will mostly offer casual t-shirts but in honour of my venture into imminent fatherhood there are also some cycling related baby grows and bibs – all together now - “ahhhhhhh”.... [More]

An important part of any journey is where you will end up. As a cyclist one of your main concerns will be what provisions there will be for bicycle parking at your destination, and how to make the best use of it. Security and convenience are key factors, let’s take a look at some of the options available to you… [More]

Just thought I’d share some of my favourite cycling books and movies with you. There are loads out there so feel free to chip in with your own favourites… [More]