Gives a whole new meaning to being on the road! Harry Styles cycles in one direction through north London

By MailOnline Reporter

Published: 14:26 EST, 7 August 2016 | Updated: 17:06 EST, 7 August 2016

He's frequently seen in chauffeur-driven cars.

But there are certainly occasions when Harry Styles clearly likes to keep it real - as he proved when he was spotted cycling in north London on Saturday.

The 1D star, 22, was seen on his racer bike in the capital's leafy Highgate, where he was clearly enjoying some down-time - despite a bandaged hand. 

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On your bike! Harry Styles clearly likes to keep it real - as he proved when he was spotted cycling in north London on Saturday

On your bike! Harry Styles clearly likes to keep it real - as he proved when he was spotted cycling in north London on Saturday

The hipster chart-topper didn't wear any embarrassing cycling gear, though - instead he kept his cool in his signature style. 

This consisted of grey skinny jeans and a simple sweater in matching shade, which offered a low-key look. 

Adding a pair of trainers with a matching beanie to the mix and he was rather nondescript for the outing.   

Seen changing gears while travelling uphill, he struggled slightly with his injured hand - but the task was surely nowhere as gruelling as his latest project: filming new movie Dunkirk

Seen changing gears while travelling uphill, he struggled slightly with his injured hand - but the task was surely nowhere as gruelling as his latest project: filming new movie Dunkirk

New direction: The handsome chart-topper, from Cheshire, was recently photographed looking weary and weather-beaten as he filmed gritty war drama on the South coast

New direction: The handsome chart-topper, from Cheshire, was recently photographed looking weary and weather-beaten as he filmed gritty war drama on the South coast

Seen changing gears while travelling uphill, the pop sensation struggled slightly with his injured hand - but the task was surely nowhere as gruelling as his latest project: filming new movie Dunkirk.  

The handsome chart-topper, from Cheshire, was recently photographed looking weary and weather-beaten as he filmed gritty war drama on the South coast. 

Dressed in his historically accurate Second World War style army fatigues, he was barely recognisible to his countless fans. 

Line-up: Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles in One Direction

Line-up: Liam Payne, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles in One Direction

Back in the day: Fresh form X Factor, the boys pictured here during their initial formation

Back in the day: Fresh form X Factor, the boys pictured here during their initial formation

Dunkirk tells the story of one of the most successful rescue missions in British history. 

Harry is just one of the famous faces to join the stellar cast, as the list of big names also includes Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, Kenneth Branagh and Mark Rylance. 

Not that pop fans need to worry about his future in music - Harry has also recently signed an $80million solo record deal.

The One Direction has star turned down offers from a number of other labels to work with Columbia Records on three solo albums. 

All grown up: The One Direction has star turned down offers from a number of other labels to work with Columbia Records on three solo albums

All grown up: The One Direction has star turned down offers from a number of other labels to work with Columbia Records on three solo albums