MORE KINGSTON CYCLING INFO

The dedicated cycling section on Kingston Council’s website – link here – is a great resource, signposting residents to a wide range of handy local resources. This includes:

• Details of local cycling groups and rides, including the council-run Women on Wheels events
• Information on inclusive cycling opportunities across the borough to ensure cycling is accessible for all, regardless of age, disability or experience
• Update on free Dr Bike and bike marking sessions, plus other local bike maintenance classes
• Details of the council’s fully-subsidised Cycle Skills training for all ages, from term-time and holiday Bikeability courses for children to free one-to-one sessions for adults and families
• Advice on hiring or buying a bike, including the Try Before You Buy scheme
• Cycle parking and security advice and details of on-street residential cycle hangars

We have listed details of local bike shops across the borough, including places where you can buy professionally refurbished second-hand bikes.

You can also find photos of local cycling facilities, current and past, at CycleStreets>>Photos Near Me

ROUTE PLANNING ADVICE

• To help plan a route you can try the CycleStreets journey planner, the Cycle.Travel app or the TfL Journey Planner remembering to select your preference for cycling. SUSTRANS has also mapped the Local Routes on the National Cycle Network
• More info on finding your perfect cycle route here, on the London Cycling Campaign website. This page includes online maps, recommended routing apps, plus some insightful videos showcasing safe routes around London.
• If you’d like a personalised local route plan or help plotting and practising a bike-friendly route to school, work or anywhere else, you can also get in touch with us or sign up via the Cycle Buddies scheme. This free service connects new and experienced cyclists in the same area to help build confidence and introduce residents to new routes.