Cycle sense
Travelling by bike is great fun, but busy London roads can seem intimidating if you haven’t cycled much in traffic before. This information is designed to give some advice on riding responsibly and assertively on the road.
If you do still feel nervous cycling in traffic, we strongly recommend getting some cycle training. Please follow the link on the right for more information on cycle training.
We also recommend getting hold of a copy of John Franklin’s "Cyclecraft", the principal reference for the National Cycle Training Standard Bikeability and required reading for accredited instructors.
Getting started
If you haven't cycled much on the road before, you should practise some skills beforehand to improve your confidence
On the road
Advice on road positioning and using the road, including using cycle lanes, how to overtake and navigating roundabouts
Sharing the road
Useful tips to help ensure that you are safe alongside other road users when cycling in London
You and your bike
Basic information to help you keep your bicycle in road worthy condition - and how to keep you safe.
Cyclesense.pdf
Cyclesense.pdf
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Cycle lanes - do you have to use them?
David Dansky of Cycle Training UK explains that cyclists should evaluate whether a lane is safe before they use it and explains how. Solicitor and cyclist Mark Bowman looks at what the law says and provides an example of a case that came to court. London Cyclist Jun-July 06
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London Cycle Guides
Order the London Cycle Guides from the TfL website here
Department for Transport
The Department for Transport's guidance on the Cycle to Work scheme
Cycle Training UK
The biggest independent provider of on-road cycle training and cycle maintenance training in London. LCC members get a 5% discount on maintenance workshops
London School of Cycling
Provides instruction and information for adults, on all aspects of mechanical, human-powered, land transport
Cycling Instructor
Provides cycling lessons for adults, teenagers and children and for all skill levels

