Energy bars are part of every serious cyclists' life, whether we like it or not! Personally I prefer protein bars for a more sustained energy release, but as someone who avoids dairy, that leaves me with two unappealing options: going to a specialist health-food shop for a disgusting blend of hemp protein and macrobiotic goo, or making them myself. So Chapeau! to PowerBar who have brought out a tasty vegan cereal bar we can buy in sports shops! Two other zesty new flavours are also on the PowerBar menu: Lemon Cheesecake and Jaffa Cake to refresh your tastebuds.
Read MoreReviewed: Selle Italia Diva Gel Flow Saddle
I bought my Eddy Merckx EFX1 carbon road bike back in the autumn of 2012. It was a great buy and riding it has always filled me with joy, except for one thing: the Prologo saddle it came with is agony! I really don't know how or why I put up with it for so long?
Read MoreBack 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.
Read MoreWhat Santa Brought Ride Velo...
We wrote several posts about what we wanted for Christmas - but what was actually waiting for us under the Ride Velo Christmas tree? We thought we'd share our new goodies with our lovely readers.
Read MoreSean Kelly at Look Mum No Hands
If you’re still stuck for some Christmas prezzies for your cycling friends and family at this late stage, you could do worse than popping down to uber cool Cycling Café, Look Mum No Hands in Old Street, London, and earn some Bonification with their new Sean Kelly mug.
Read MoreFantasy Bike Shed
While we all know from our Velominati rules that the minimum number of bikes one should own is 3, the ideal is number is, in fact, n+1, where n is the number of bikes currently owned. Yes, we’re always on the lookout for a newer, older, better, sexier, lighter, different bike to add to the collection. But, as Velominati warns, there is a maximum number of bikes one can have, as defined by the equation s-1, “where s is the number of bikes owned that would result in separation from your partner.” Yup, we know you love your bikes, but don’t forget, you love your partner as well.
Read MoreThe Best Christmas Cycling Gifts for the Home
There are times when we're not cycling, strange I know, but we all need some R 'n R (no not rock 'n roll) occasionally. But those of us obsessed with cycling like being surrounded by reminders of it even when we're not cycling! The Ride Velo home is crammed full of bicycle accoutrements that we'd like to share with you, as they'd make great Christmas gifts for your cycling family and friends.
Read MoreRaising the Handlebars
Ted Baker’s Raising The Handlebars brand is a great range of menswear designed specifically for the urban cyclist. In their own words they fuse “dapper design details with innovative accents,” and, while I’m not quite sure what that means, I would say that they’re very nice clothes that look good, and work very well on a bike.
Read MoreThe Most Desirable Christmas Gifts for Cyclists
I'm going to start with the most awesome cycling products I've ever seen although some of you Generation X musos will already know about these. Kraftwerk are, of course, a German electronic pop group who are also keen cyclists. They released "Tour de France" back in 1983 and actually performed at the Grand Depart in Utrecht this summer, having done lots of cycling in between. What better credentials to release their own brand of cycling gear (from €30 for a T-shirt)? I should warn you that their online shop is paused until December 14th as the band are on tour. How rock and roll is that?? Just look at these and feel the love:
Read MoreThe Best Christmas Cycling Presents part 1
At Ride Velo, we've been desperately trying to ignore Christmas since late August when we spotted our first display of mince pies and gift-wrap in a midlands service station. But we can by-pass the inevitable no longer! So to take the pain out of present shopping for you, we have put together the definitive gift-guide for cyclists (aka Ride Velo's 2015 Christmas wish list).
Read MoreAmazing Cycling Deals This Week!
Lots of retailers are slashing prices this week in the run-up to Black Friday. Here's our pick of the crop.
Read MoreStand Out from the Crowd
Now that the clocks have gone back and the hours of darkness outweigh the daylight, riders need to see and be seen. But that doesn't mean you need to get dressed up like a builder, donning the day-glo! Away with your nasty hi-vis yellow and, even more unforgivable, pink fluorescent overshoes! New technology thankfully means there are far more stylish ways to stand out in the dark - Ride Velo brings you the creme of the crop...
Read MoreBeautiful Helmets - for Looking Chic in the City
I’d always been reluctant to wear a helmet when jumping onto my single speed and riding about town. But one too many crashes, the last of which left me sprawled across a bus lane in Charing Cross Road, persuaded me to compromise my vanity over my safety and wear a lid.
Read MoreWinter-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.
Read MoreWingman will Smooth your Path to the Office
Ride Velo loved the look of this new Wingman bag from Henty designed to transport business suits, dresses, shirts, ipads and accessories. Henty claim that your dress or suit and shirt will remain beautifully ironed and uncrumpled when you turn up at the office after your commute.
Read MoreTo Cap It All
The humble cycling cap is not only a handy piece of kit but a part of cycling’s culture and heritage. This week Ride Velo discovered Velotastic - an online cycling accessories shop - and loved the range and value for money.
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