What rear-view awareness means across cycling, running, rowing and commuting — and how a mirror built into the lens lets you see behind you without turning your head.
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How Do Rowers See Where They're Going?
Rowers face backwards, so they combine head turns, a stern landmark, mirrors and (in coxed boats) a coxswain to see where they're going.
Riding the Festive 500: Eight Days, 500 km, Very Little Daylight
How to ride Rapha's Festive 500 (500 km from 24 to 31 December): a day-by-day plan, winter kit, lens choice for dark rides and staying...
The Best Bike Mirror If You Wear Glasses: 5 Options, Compared Honestly
Already wear glasses? Five bike mirrors that work with them, from a $14 stalk mirror to The Clip and a prescription insert, with honest trade-offs...
Bike Radar vs Mirror: Which Do You Need?
Is a bike radar like the Garmin Varia better than a mirror? What each one does, where each falls short, and why many riders use...
The Best Mirror for an E-Scooter Commuter: Handlebar, Helmet or Glasses?
The best mirrors for e-scooter commuters by mount type — handlebar, strap-on, helmet and in-lens — with prices and who each suits.
Cycling Glasses for Rain, Fog and Spray: What Actually Works
What to wear on wet rides — clear versus high-contrast lenses, what genuinely stops fogging, and why a rear-view mirror in the lens earns its...
Cycling in the Dark: How to Ride Safely When the Clocks Go Back
How to ride safely in the dark after the clocks go back: lights, reflectives, lens choice, road position, glare, and seeing traffic behind you.
Getting Used to a Mirror in Your Glasses: What the First Rides Really Feel Like
Every drawback reviewers list about a mirror in the lens - the adaptation period, the head tilt, hoods vs drops, the left mirror and fogging...
Cycling Gear Worth Buying on Black Friday (and What to Skip)
An honest guide to Black Friday cycling gear: which categories genuinely discount, which are theatre, and how to check any deal in sixty seconds.