Cycling advice

Getting started/cycle training
Find out how to get started cycling in London, including training, equipment and route.

Cycle route maps for London
Information on mapping a cycle route in London, including the London Cycle Guides and online cycle route facilities

Buying a bike
Information on buying new and second hand bikes in London, and where to donate an old bike.

Cycle maintenance
How to maintain your bike and keep it in good condition, including fixing punctures and adjusting your brakes and gears

Cycle sense
These pages are full of advice on safe cycling, including road positioning, using cycle facilities and sharing the road

No More Lethal Lorries
Cyclists must take extra care in the vicinity of large lorries or HGVs.

SheSpokeLondon: freedom, fun and fitness for London women cyclists
SheSpokeLondon encourages women cyclists in London to get out on their bikes and campaign for their cycling rights

All Ability & special needs
Advice and information for people with disabilities and special needs.

Cycling to work
Beat congestion, beat the charge! Find out how to join thousands of others in London and start cycling to work

Cycle security: lock it or lose it
How to Keep your bike safe from thieves.

Cycle parking and storage
Everything from locating and lobbying for cycle parking to home storage solutions and planning, design and funding

Protection, insurance and incidents
Advice on avoiding crashes, theft and third party insurance and what to do if you are in a collision, including DIY claims

A guide for employers
Information to help employers be cycle-friendly, including travel plans, parking and facilities and grants and tax allowances

Leisure rides around London
Cycling for leisure is a great way to get to know London and beyond. Find ideas for routes and plenty of advice here

Cycling with children
Information on cycling with children, including equipment, cycle training and making your school better for cycling

Cycling for young people
Information on where kids and young people can get involved in all kinds of cycling in London

Cycle hire shops in London
Use our online map to find a bike hire location near you.

Travelling with your bicycle
Transporting your bike within and outside London and how to carry loads by bike, including racks, panniers and trailers

Car clubs
A car club provides its members with quick and easy access to a car, without the hassles and expense of owning one and helping to reduce car dependency.

Contact the LCC cycling advice team
Need some advice that you can't find in these pages, or want to recommend that we include something? Get in touch here.

Leading rides
How to successfully lead a group of cyclists on a leisure ride.