May 092011
May 072011
Bikes are at risk from a new kind of thief. Zoe Holman, an Australian PhD student living in London, lost two bikes in April, to two very different professionals. Continue reading »
May 062011
Now the Royal Wedding is over, the usual souvenir tat (mostly those commemorative plates that your aunty buys) that is associated with such events is now half price in stores. These items may become collectible pieces in time, though knitting your own Royal Wedding does sound a bit creepy. Continue reading »
May 062011
You often see the odd Penny Farthing at the Tweed Run and other historical events, but on June 11th, as part of the IG Markets London Nocturne, there will be several Penny Farthings on show at the same time. Continue reading »
May 052011
With the bank holiday break sadly over GGB HQ is still very much in holiday mode. So we thought that it would be a good idea to bring you a nice break from the wonderful Bikers Delight to help maintain that summer feeling. Continue reading »
May 052011
I was in Derbyshire this past weekend visiting my cousin and was pleasantly surprised to see a house free of consoles and a child’s bike outside that belonged to one of her daughters. My cousin told me that her daughter enjoyed getting out on the bike at every opportunity. Continue reading »
May 052011
Rusty broke and was stolen. Rusty 2 hit a car. Now looking for Rusty 3. So what am I looking for in a bike? Essentially something lightweight for getting around town, suitable for someone 6 foot 2 and not too attractive as has to be left outside at night. Continue reading »
May 042011
A short while ago we gave a shout out to the Able Child Africa 2012 Cycle Tour from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro. It will be an amazing ride and also provide an opportunity to see some of the important work that Able Child Africa supports in the region. Continue reading »
May 032011
The days of dreary bike parking have gone – slender shapes and potted plants now decorate London’s streets, and keep our cycles safer. This transformation comes thanks to the tireless work of Bikeoff, set up in 2004 to research the impact of parking design on bike security. After watching 8,000 people lock their bikes to Sheffield stands, in 180 different and often terrible ways, it was clear something needed to be done. Continue reading »
May 012011
I’m not even sure he survived 6 months but Rusty 2 is no more. Apparently hitting a car at full speed is not good for your bike. Top tube, bottom tube and front forks all bent, rider surprisingly ok! Continue reading »
