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A Boris bike tour for the nervous and inexperienced cyclist

by Robyn J on Thu 28th May 2015Thu 28th May 2015
Perhaps they were being polite. Perhaps they really wanted to learn to cycle. Or perhaps my cycling evangelism has finally paid off.

To Burnham Beeches! (or: Ealing, Slough, and the revelations of West London)

by Robyn J on Wed 22nd April 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
It turns out that there's more to west London than Shepherds Bush, and more to Slough than David Brent

Cycling: stealth health for the chronic anti-exerciser

by Robyn J on Wed 1st April 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
You too can wear flowery dresses, save money by not taking the tube, continue eating chocolate and get accidentally fit.

For love of the Workcycles Oma (aka meet Grazel, my Dutch granny bike)

by Robyn J on Tue 10th March 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
The ultimate bicycle for people who don't know or care about bicycles.

Cars vs Bikes: 5 handy tips for the London cyclist

by Robyn J on Sun 1st February 2015Fri 29th May 2015
Following on from my post about how drivers can make life easier for cyclists, here are some tips for cyclists from a motorist's perspective

Cars vs Bikes: 6 handy tips for the London motorist

by Robyn J on Sun 18th January 2015Wed 22nd April 2015
There's no question that cyclists need separate lanes from motorised traffic. But until that day arrives, here are some things drivers can do to help their fellow road-users, and improve their own journeys into the bargain.

Helmet hair for lazy ladies

by Robyn J on Wed 6th August 2014Wed 22nd April 2015
I just want voluminous hair without sacrificing my skull, goddamnit

8 tips for hesitant first-time London cyclists

by Robyn J on Mon 7th July 2014Wed 22nd April 2015
So many people like the idea of cycling but simply don't know where to begin. From one late-starter to another, here are my tips for taking to London's streets with the minimum of fear, fuss, and damage to one's social life

One day in Whitstable

by Robyn J on Thu 3rd July 2014Thu 31st July 2014

Like a holiday, only quicker: part 4 – Munich

by Robyn J on Sun 15th June 2014Mon 16th June 2014

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