Cycle Journalism

A selection of articles previously published in the UK and abroad with four complete pieces for your enjoyment selected from a larger catalogue of articles available on application

When the Transport Minister Discovered the Bicycle - origins of the UK's National Cycling Strategy

Cycle Fit - the health benefits of cycling established by medical research

Coming Up For Air - the escalating problem of road pollution and what it is

Come Clean - Individual and statutory responsibilities for air pollution control and its impact on cyclists

A Turning Tide - the state of transport funding in the UK and cycling's slice of the cake

The Campaign Trail - a who's who of UK cyclist rights groups

Paths of Worry - a comprehensive review of UK cycleway initiatives

Missed Connections - Britain's crumbling rail network observed during a nightmare train journey with a bicycle

The Taiwan of Europe - analysis of the Czech bicycle industry, its roots in Communism and challenge to the Far East

Not The Leonardo Bicycle? - the controversy and prime suspects behind the 400 year old doodle

Rides With a Purpose - cycle touring around a theme and how to research a route

My Favourite Things - 20 "Must Carry" luxuries to squeeze in your panniers

Liberation Posters - the bicycle posters that reflected the growing emancipation of women

When Disaster Strikes - cycle tours that go wrong needn't ruin your holiday, even in remote foreign places

D-Briefing: the Security Issue - cycle locks tested to breaking point and the farce of cycle security

Go Fly a Bike - how to take your beloved by air

Bikes and the Old Bill - law enforcement, the UK police and their attitude to cycling and the deployment bike-cops

Testing Time - the murky world of consumer protection and European bicycle safety standards

D-briefing: Forcing the Security Issue - a pdf of the article America's talking about! In 2004, the USA suddenly realised D-locks could be broken into using a biro top. Written in 1992, this article was the first to raise the alarm in the UK. Discredited on publication for employing the services of professional villains, it seems the security providers used the smoke screen to do nothing to improve their products.

Freelancing for the UK cycling press over the last 15 years, I have come to specialise in the quirkier side of cycling, the social and political issues and, naturally, cycle touring. Some sample articles are a little dated but remain pertinent.