This document provides information for cyclists in London, including resources for learning to ride, finding group rides, maps of cycling routes, and opportunities to get involved in advocacy. It lists organizations that offer bicycle training, free group rides in the local area organized by volunteer groups, maps of London's cycling network from Transport for London, and local and national cycling advocacy groups seeking volunteers. Contact details are provided for further information.

1. Cycling Factsheet
Here is some information for people who can ride a 2 wheeler or who are planning to learn:
Want to learn to ride a bicycle or improve your skills?
CTUK (Cycle Training UK) provide 1-1 adult cycle training for Lambeth Council. Up to 4
hours of 1-1 tuition costs £8 (although there may be reductions for people on low incomes).
Call them on 020 7231 6005 or visit their website at http://www.cycletraining.co.uk/. You can
arrange to hire a cycle for lessons if you need to.
Want to go for a ride with other people?
If you can cycle already then why not come cycling with Lambeth Cyclists, a local group
which runs free rides nearly every month. Check out Lambeth Cyclists
www.lambethcyclists.org.uk for more details.
You can find out about other free rides at
§ Southwark Cyclists www.southwarkcyclists.org.uk/,
§ Wandsworth Cyclists www.wandsworthcyclists.org.uk,
§ Croydon Cyclists www.croydon-lcc.org.uk/ ,
§ Pollards Hill Cyclists www.pollardshillcyclists.org.uk/,
§ London Cycling Campaign Rides www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=55 .
Also checkout the Central London CTC (Cycling Tourists Club) which runs weekly rides of
varying lengths during the week and at weekends. More details at
www.centrallondonctc.org.uk or call Nick Bloom on 07768 354010 (but please read the
website first if you can).
All these groups are run by volunteers.
Cycle routes and cycle maps
Sustrans has created the National Cycle Network of quiet routes. Check out
http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ for more information about what they do or call 0845 1130 065.
You can get free cycle maps for the whole of London giving roads colour coded according to
your confidence level. Order some from Transport for London at
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/11682.aspx or call 020 7222 1234.
Lambeth Cyclists
Want to get involved locally with campaigning for a better deal for cyclists? Then join
Lambeth Cyclists which is the local group of the London Cycling Campaign. You can check
out their website at www.lambethcyclists.org.uk , come to the monthly meetings or join the
Lambeth Cyclists e-group via www.lcc.org.uk/index.asp?PageID=525 if you want to find out
what is going on. They also organise bike maintenance classes.
For any information on Lambeth Cyclists you can contact Philip Loy on 020 8677 8624.
Want to campaign for better cycling facilities in London?
The London Cycling Campaign is a member organisation which campaigns for all cyclists in
the capital. There are lots of opportunities for getting involved so if you want to share your
time, skills or experience there is probably something there for you. More information at
www.lcc.org.uk or call the office on 020 7234 9310.
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