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

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

On the road
Advice on road positioning and using the road, including using cycle lanes, how to overtake and navigating roundabouts

Sharing the road

Sharing the road
Useful tips to help ensure that you are safe alongside other road users when cycling in London

You and your bike

You and your bike
Basic information to help you keep your bicycle in road worthy condition - and how to keep you safe.

CYCLING… GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD FOR LONDON!