Journal

Notes on riding, maintaining and living with a city bicycle.

29 July 2026 Riding 2 min read

The fastest route is rarely the best one. On finding the version of your commute that you will actually look forward to.

18 July 2026 Maintenance 2 min read

Ninety per cent of drivetrain wear is preventable with a rag and five minutes a month. Here is the whole of it.

4 July 2026 Seasons 2 min read

Winter riding is almost entirely a solved problem, and the solutions are cheaper and duller than people expect.