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Smartphone mounted in a silicone bike phone mount on handlebars, viewed from the cyclist's riding position on a sunny road

Best Bike Phone Mounts for UK Cyclists (2026)

Comparing every type of bike phone mount available in the UK: silicone, clamp, case-based, and magnetic. Find out which style suits your riding and budget.

Best Bike Phone Mounts for UK Cyclists (2026)

Comparing every type of bike phone mount available in the UK: silicone, clamp, case-based, and magnetic. Find out which style suits your riding and budget.

Cyclist commuting with phone mounted in a handlebar bike phone bag showing navigation

How to Carry Your Phone Safely While Cycling

A practical guide to carrying your phone safely while cycling, covering handlebar bags, silicone mounts, frame bags, and jersey pockets, plus the camera vibration risk most guides ignore.

How to Carry Your Phone Safely While Cycling

A practical guide to carrying your phone safely while cycling, covering handlebar bags, silicone mounts, frame bags, and jersey pockets, plus the camera vibration risk most guides ignore.

Cyclist riding in the rain wearing bright yellow waterproof gear on a wet UK road

Complete Guide to Cycling in the Rain: Gear, Ti...

A practical guide to cycling in the rain in the UK, covering essential waterproof gear, wet-weather safety tips, and a commuter's rain kit checklist.

Complete Guide to Cycling in the Rain: Gear, Ti...

A practical guide to cycling in the rain in the UK, covering essential waterproof gear, wet-weather safety tips, and a commuter's rain kit checklist.

Cyclist riding through rain wearing a bright yellow waterproof cycling helmet cover

Do Cycling Helmet Covers Actually Work? An Hone...

Do cycling helmet covers actually work? We take an honest look at waterproofing, wind protection, visibility, and the downsides nobody mentions, to help you decide if a bike helmet cover...

Do Cycling Helmet Covers Actually Work? An Hone...

Do cycling helmet covers actually work? We take an honest look at waterproofing, wind protection, visibility, and the downsides nobody mentions, to help you decide if a bike helmet cover...

Hi-vis orange waterproof backpack cover with reflective strips fitted on a cycling rucksack

Best Waterproof Backpack Covers for Cycling in ...

A guide to the best waterproof backpack covers for cycling in the UK, covering hi-vis visibility, waterproofing, fit, and why every cycle commuter should carry one.

Best Waterproof Backpack Covers for Cycling in ...

A guide to the best waterproof backpack covers for cycling in the UK, covering hi-vis visibility, waterproofing, fit, and why every cycle commuter should carry one.

Two cyclists on a wet UK road at dusk, one wearing fluorescent hi-vis yellow and the other wearing reflective gear catching a car headlight

Hi-Vis vs Reflective Cycling Gear: What's the D...

Hi-vis and reflective cycling gear look similar but work in completely different ways. Fluorescent hi-vis stands out in daylight, while reflective materials only activate under headlights at night. Here's what...

Hi-Vis vs Reflective Cycling Gear: What's the D...

Hi-vis and reflective cycling gear look similar but work in completely different ways. Fluorescent hi-vis stands out in daylight, while reflective materials only activate under headlights at night. Here's what...