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Cycling in Southwark
Find cycle routes or bike parking. Hire or trial a bike. Find cycling lessons or join a cycling group. Bike marking for security.
Free cycling lessons
Riding your bicycle in Southwark can be an enjoyable experience but it is important you stay safe on the roads.
You can also register for Transport for London's free online Cycle Skills course to learn:
- how to get prepared for the road
- how to cycle on the road safely and responsibly
- how to cycle in a group with children
Tailored free cycling training is available for a range of groups.
Women, girls and families
JoyRiders is a cycling charity that provides free lessons for women, girls and families. Book a session with JoyRiders (you will need to create a free online account before booking).
Schoolchildren
Bikeability cycling training is available to all school children in Southwark. For more information talk to your school or email highways@southwark.gov.uk.
Cycle Confident offer cycle training sessions at Southwark Schools. Sign up for a session.
Read more about road safety schemes for schools.
Cyclists with a disability
Wheels for Wellbeing run regular inclusive cycling sessions in South London for disabled children and adults to try cycling on their fleet of 2, 3 and 4-wheeled cycles.
Older people
We offer cycling sessions for older people who want to learn how to get started. You can:
- join SilverFit for a beginner’s cycling lesson
- check out weekly track cycling at Herne Hill velodrome