The Bobbin bicycle by Miranda GreenIt may not be far from Clerkenwell to the City of London as the crow flies, but in fashion terms it's a million miles. The stomping ground of the capital's sharply dressed media types has little in common with the suited-and-booted workaholic financial district.

Tribal differences apart, one of the safest ways to cross through both territories is, I discovered, on an old-fashioned bicycle. The classic Dutch-made Bobbin bike has stylish retro looks and an upright riding position - ideal for an unathletic, unroadworthy Londoner like me.