Charles Dickens would certainly appreciate the Pickwick bag from Brooks of England. While this versatile water-resistant treated canvas roll-top backpack was made in England, it would certainly be the type of bag that the members of the Pickwick Club might have used on their various adventures to the old coaching inns of England.
It features numerous compartments, and a roll-top system to ensure items are protected while maintaining a sleek look. The bag also offers a “secret” pocket and extra compartment just in case. Jolly good indeed!
Bicycle cleaning supply maker has White Lightning strikes again with its new line of biodegradable wipes made of bamboo. We’ve seen the fast growing grass used in the construction of bicycle frames, and even for fabric. But the Bamboo Cycle Wipes, which are made from 100 percent bamboo natural fiber fabric, are reusable yet biodegradable and will completely decompose after 28 days in compost.
Clipless pedal systems – the kind that actually require you to clip in despite the name – aren’t for everyone and they certainly aren’t for all types of riding. This is why some companies have continued to innovate with other pedal systems, and why the Gates Pedal Strap Kit from Fyxation could be for those who want to get the versatility of toe clips without feeling like they’re stuck to the pedals. 
There is usually more to carry on a bike than can be jammed into the jersey pockets. This means that riders either have to hope for the best or find other ways to carry the goods. For those who don’t want a big seat pack the Seatsleev could be just the thing.
Winter bike riding means bundling up, and that can include putting the shoes in a cover. There are plenty of streamlined basic shoe sleeves, but the guys at Podium Shoe Covers have introduced some that feature a bit of humor. These include covers that evoke the look of a work boot (above), dress shoes, roller skates and even high heels.
We’ve all seen people try to carry bags on the handlebars of their bicycles. The result is often haphazard where the bags aren’t stable. However, a new Kickstarter project called the Bag Buddy is looking to provide a better means of carrying items on the handlebars.
While many cycling apparel companies offer jerseys with team logos, flags and other images we do like the unique looks that Elevengear has to offer. The company released unleashed the Coral Snake line of jerseys, which feature eye-watering fluorescent yellow dyes an a pattern that authentically replicates the scales of a snake.
We’ve seen many examples of bike shops offering a free water bottle with the purchase of a bike. French liquor maker St-Germain had another idea. Buy the special edition bottle and get a free steel singlespeed bicycles and custom leather top tube bottle carrier.
Strava apparently had a very good year. The activity tracking system released some details on usage for 2012. According to the company Strava athletes rode and ran 500 million miles, or 85 percent of the length of Earth’s annual trip around the sun. Strava cyclists ascended over six million meters, equal to the entire peloton in the Tour de France climbing Alpe d’Huez 30,000 times!