London cycling guide
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By Time Out Editors
Posted: Thu Jul 30 2009 -
Here you'll find everything a London cyclist needs - the capital's secret cycling routes, Time Out editors discussing the pros and cons of biking in the capital, fitness tips, buying guides, passionate saddle-sore readers' letters and advice on how to stay alive on the capital's roads...
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London's best cycling routes
If you ride around the capital you'll see things other Londoners don't. We've got all kinds of routes to suit all cyclists - from hidden-away to family-friendly, and from easy to adventurous... Read more
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How to choose a bicycle
If terms like MTB, hybrid and stem leave you in a spin, just back-pedal a little and follow Time Out's guide to picking the perfect set of wheels. Read more
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London's best bike shops
If cycling is virgin territory for you, choosing a bike and kitting it and yourself out for urban riding can be a daunting prospect. But never fear - we've got the inside track on London's finest pedal peddlers. Read more
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Cycling fitness
There‘s much debate about the pros and cons of cycling in the city, but one thing‘s for sure: riding regularly is good for you. Here‘s eight reasons why you should get off your sofa and on your bike. Read more
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City cycling survival guide
We all know saddling up will help save the environment and get us fit, but the capital's streets can be a battlefield for the biking Londoner. Here's Time Out's expert survival guide to cycling in the city. Read more
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City cycling clinic
From swerving past kamikaze jaywalkers to beating wily bendy bus drivers, Time Out looks into all things cycling, and shares some top expert tips. Read more
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Social cycling: Rollapaluza and bike polo
A bicycle isn‘t just for commuting. It was only going to be a matter of time before London's two-wheeled obsession carried over into leisure activities a little more leftfield than a Sunday bummel. Why not try Rollapaluza, or bike polo? Read more
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Two-wheeled fascism: the trouble with London's cyclists...
On crowded city pavements and leafy country lanes pedestrians are under attack, says Time Out editor-at-large Michael Hodges... Read more
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The great London cycling debate
Pedestrian-pestering pedallers or oblivious on-foot obstacles - who really has the right of way? Derek Adams and Michael Hodges battle it out for the moral high ground on London pavements. Read more
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Cycling debate: what you said
Over the years at Time Out we've learned that no London issue gets our readers as hot under the collar as cycling. Here, for your amusement or annoyance, are some of the most passionate letters and emails – both for and against – from the past 30 years. Read more
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Street fight: cyclists v motorists
There is a three-sided conflict on London‘s streets between cyclists, pedestrians and motorists. Will there be a winner or should we call a truce? Here, some opinionated Londoners lay out their battle plans. Read more
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9 comments
wasn't paying attention just saw your message ann thanks for putting on the page
Hi me and my friend mike cycled from bromley to hastings 4 weeks ago. Now want todo the London to Brighton bike ride but don't know where or when to sign up for it. Deos anyone know when it is please want to do it for the life boats Thanks
for Peter:
2009 London to Brighton Bike Ride took place on 21 June 2009.
If you are interested in taking part in 2010, We'll be announcing the registration dates in December 2009. Put it in your diary and remember to keep an eye on our website (http://www.bhf.org.uk/GET_INVOLVED/TAKE_PART_IN_OUR_EV ENTS/BIKE_RIDES.Aspx)
Hi,
When is the London to Brighton cycling trip this year, or anything like that in and around London?
As a child, I rode a bike all the time.
I haven't riden a bike since 1973.
I'm not fit. I have lost confidence, but would like to ride again.
How can I safely learn to ride?
i'm on my bike, coz it's del.io.us........!
The cycling debate was a very entertaining read!
I am most interested in London's cycling routes.
Is there a free bicycle site - like FreeCycle but purely for bikes?