The Smartphone Grip is Bosch’s sleek, secure phone mount designed for e-bikes with the Smart System. It holds your smartphone front and center on your handlebar, turning it into an interactive dashboard for your ride. You can use it alone or alongside your Bosch display for extra flexibility. How It Works Your phone connects to […]
Author: Andrew McClenaghan
Bicycle Security: Keeping Your Ride Safe
Bikes are freedom, joy, and an important part of everyday life for many of us. At the London Bicycle Café, we want to help you keep that freedom secure. Where to Park Whenever possible, choose a highly visible area with quality bike racks and plenty of foot traffic. Thieves are less likely to act when […]
From Behind the Computer to Behind the Bars
My First Bike Tour on the Great Allegheny Passage People sometimes find it odd that I own a bike shop, yet I’m still new to bike touring. I’ve sold bikes, made coffee, and advocated for cycling in London, but until this fall I had never packed a bike with gear and ridden for days on […]
Meet the Gazelle Easyflow – Coming Soon to Bicycle Café
We’re thrilled to welcome a new addition to our e-bike family: the Gazelle Easyflow. This bike is designed for comfort, stability, and pure enjoyment of the ride. Whether you’re rediscovering cycling after a long break or simply looking for a relaxed way to get around town, the Easyflow makes it easy to say yes to […]
Could an E-Bike Rebate Help London Meet Its Mode Share Goals?
Introduction London has set ambitious mode share targets for walking, cycling, and transit, yet most of us still drive almost all of our trips. The City knows it needs to reduce reliance on private cars to cut congestion, emissions, and road costs. But how can we get there? A new study from UBC’s REACT Lab […]
Introducing Our Fall Menu
As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, we’re welcoming the season with a new fall menu at London Bicycle Café. Inspired by Dutch comfort food and local harvest flavours, our offerings range from hearty classics like stamppot, mosselpan, and Oma’s meat pie, to cozy breakfasts such as poffertjes, oatmeal with spiced nuts and […]
Exploring the Thames Valley Parkway with Western Students
This week has been one of those moments where our mission at London Bicycle Café came to life in the best possible way. We had the chance to partner with Western University’s Global Sustainability Practices course for an experiential industry project that blended classroom learning with hands-on exploration of London’s most treasured cycling asset: the […]
Lessons Learned: Running Workshops at the Café
Welcome! The London Bicycle Café is a unique space where great coffee, food, and cycling culture meet. Beyond being a community hub, our space is also a welcoming venue for hands-on workshops that inspire creativity, learning, and connection. To help everyone enjoy their time, we’ve outlined some best practices for workshops that work well in […]
What Even Is a Cargo Bike? (And Why You’ll Want One)
If you’ve ever seen someone cruising by with kids in the front box, groceries strapped to the back, or even a dog peeking out of a side bag and thought, “Whoa, what kind of bike is that?” — welcome to the wonderful world of cargo bikes. At London Bicycle Café, we believe cargo bikes are […]
Slide into Summer with Londonlicious at the Café!
We’re thrilled to be part of Londonlicious this season — London’s city-wide celebration of food, drink, and local flair. From now until the end of the festival, we’re serving up two incredible, one-of-a-kind menus that will take your taste buds on an unforgettable adventure! Running July 18th to August 10th try these new eats… 🍔 […]