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The 50 Best Bicycles

Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:37 GMT

Editor's choice:

Smaller than average wheels add to Brompton’s portability. This model has a more upright sitting position and gives a comfortable ride. Bromptons aren’t cheap but they’re hard to beat.

The 10 Best salt and pepper sets

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:53 GMT

1. Nuance

The 10 Best road-trip gadgets

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

1. Thule Excellence

The 10 Best cycle helmets

Tue, 21 May 2013 16:48:40 GMT

{1} Pro-Viz Triton

It may be an all-rounder, but this light, well-ventilated helmet – with snap on/off visor - should keep long-distance cyclists just as happy as commuters. Pro-Viz is well known for its high visibility gear and the helmets are no different – there are reflective strips along the head and an ultra-bright LED light in the rear headring.

£54.99, proviz.co.uk

The 10 Best children's activity books

Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:55 GMT

{1} Klutz Drawing for the Artistically Undiscovered

So you think you can’t draw? This inspired book by celebrated illustrator Quentin Blake, aimed at eight years and over, might just prove you wrong. Dubbed as a sketchbook with training wheels, there’s plenty of space to play, but handrails of help round the edges.

£8.96, johnlewis.com

The 10 Best gradual tans

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:18 GMT

1. The Face and Body Gradual Tan

The makers of the world’s most luxurious moisturisers have turned their skilled hands to tanning. It may cost nearly as much as a plane ticket to somewhere sunny, but the results from this product are about as far away as something out of TOWIE as you can get.

£65, Crème de la Mer, 0870 034 2566

The Ten Best gradual tans

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:02:18 GMT

1. The Face and Body Gradual Tan

It may cost nearly as much as a budget plane ticket to somewhere sunny, but the results are superb.

£65, Crème de la Mer, 0870 034 2566

The Saturday Quiz

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

1. In which city did Stravinsky's Rite of Spring premiere 100 years ago?

The Saturday Quiz answers

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

1. Paris.

The 50 Best holiday cottages

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:55 GMT

The experts:

William Gray is a travel writer and editor of 101familyholidays.co.uk

David Else is lead author of the new Lonely Planet guide to Great Britain, published 17 May.

Jim Manthorpe (jimmanthorpe.com) is the author of guidebook Scottish Highlands – The Hillwalking Guide.

Alastair Sawday is founder of Sawday’s, the guide to special places to stay, and recommends cottages for foodies (sawdays.co.uk)

Emma Gregg (emmagregg.com) is a travel journalist and is eco-renovating an 17th century cottage in East Sussex (apple-cottage.co.uk)

The 10 Best festival gadgets

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

1. Mophie Powerstation Duo

The 10 Best sponsored cycle rides

Tue, 14 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

{1} NSPCC London to Paris

A 300-mile cycle from the centre of London to the Eifel Tower, this is a five-day ride that takes in many of the villages and market towns of northern France. Accommodation is in mid-range hotels with buffet lunches to fuel your ride.

11-15 September, registration fee; £149, sponsorship target; £1,550, nspcc.org.uk/londontoparis

The 10 Best children's shoes

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

{1} Camper

These red Mary Janes with white polka dots and charming cupcakes are made from exceptionally soft leather and a thick rubber outsole. The result is a comfortable, long-lasting and very pretty pair of shoes, although be warned – they come up quite small.

£55, camper.com

The 10 Best children's shoes

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

{1} Camper

£55, camper.com

The 10 Best men’s summer grooming

Sun, 12 May 2013 17:35:30 GMT

1. Moroccan Neroli Shaving Duet

The Saturday Quiz

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

1. Tony Benn, Jeremy Isaacs, Tariq Ali and Michael Heseltine are all former holders of what office?

The Saturday Quiz answers

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

1. President of the Oxford Union.

The 50 Best fashion & beauty websites

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:22 GMT

New:

Other-shop.com

Grey derby shoes, £189

From the founders of London clothing shop b store is new retail venture Other. Launched in September, it plays host to a mix of emerging designers, exclusive collections, under the radar labels and its own clothing line.

Click to see in gallery

The 10 Best food festivals

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:45:10 GMT

1. Pembrokeshire Fish Week Festival

The 10 Best food festivals

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:45:10 GMT

1. Pembrokeshire Fish Week Festival

The 10 Best PC monitors

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT

1. Asus VG278HE 27in

The 10 Best tents

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:41:07 GMT

1. Gelert Horizon Supreme 6

This award-winning family tent is light and spacious, with plenty of headroom. Flexible door and bedroom combinations provide the freedom to create the layout to suit you and this year’s version has an extra level of protection from the rain.

£449.99, gelert.com

The 10 Best car seats

Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

{1} Britax KidFix

You can use this ultra-safe, lightweight car seat with or without the Isofix base, which makes it a great option for people who don't have Isofix fittings in their car or who sometimes need to transfer it to a car without them. For four to 12-year-olds, it grows with your child.

From £104.99, halfords.com

The 10 Best sun creams

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:52:53 GMT

1. High Protection Sun Lotion

The Saturday Quiz

Fri, 03 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

1. Tsar Nicholas I of Russia's description of the failing Ottoman Empire – used of many countries since – was what?