Lumo Regents Parka Jacket Review

It’s amazing how many cyclists (and I include myself in this bracket) refuse to wear garish reflective clothing to make themselves more visible on the bike at night despite numerous close shaves and worse as we battle with London traffic. As someone who cycles to work, to the pub and down the shops I steadfastly refuse to look like a plonker the moment I dismount and become, no longer a cyclist, but a pedestrian, cinema goer, or shopper. But the bright sparks at Lumo have given us the option of both looking stylish and visible to night-time traffic.

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Back to Work Jackets from Madison

It’s tough going to back to work after the Christmas break: dark mornings, wet roads, and a few extra pounds to burn off after all those mince pies. Thanks so much then, to the guys at Madison, who sent over their Stellar men’s waterproof jacket for us to try out, which made my first commute back to work a very pleasurable one! Meanwhile, Ellie road tested the Leia women’s jacket.

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Winter-Proof Your Commute to Work

Game of Thrones has been warning us for seasons now... Winter is Coming! My rides to work this week have certainly been nippy (and not just because I have to cycle faster to stay warm). It's time to dust off the gloves and fire up the bike lights; channel your inner Jon Snow and wrap up with Ride Velo's guide to what will keep you alive and pedalling throughout the winter.

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