Transport for London (TfL) has launched a new cycle route programme to encourage Londoners who are new to cycling to explore the capital on Sundays.
TfL Cycle Sundays, which has been developed in collaboration with leading cycling organisations, aims to offer beginner friendly journeys for Londoners, backed up by a range of support to facilitate increased active travel.
The routes have been selected by TfL and a range of partners including British Cycling, Cycle Sisters, JoyRiders, London Cycling Campaign, Sustrans and Wheels for Wellbeing.
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The mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I’m committed to enabling more Londoners to experience the joys of cycling in the capital.
“That’s why I’m delighted to support Londoners who are new to cycling, or who haven’t got their bike out of the shed in a while, to give it a try on Sundays.
“TfL is offering a range of cycling discounts and training, as well as highlighting leisure routes people can use in their local area.
“Those who don’t have their own bike can hire one from the 800 Santander docking stations dotted around the capital and take advantage of the Day Pass, allowing unlimited journeys under 30 minutes from £3.”
The routes include park rides in Greenwich and Battersea, an accessible cycle tour of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a loop through parks in Haringey and many more spanning the capital.
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Each route is designed to give cyclists of all abilities a choice of leisure routes up to ten miles long on quiet roads and paths.
Head of participation at British Cycling, Nick Barr, said: “We are delighted to be involved with the TfL Cycle Sundays campaign in order to help deliver a shared vision to inspire more people in London to cycle for recreation, transport and sport.
“At British Cycling, we’re always keen to promote cycling joy in safe and responsible environments, and the TfL Cycle Sundays campaign reflects our ethos, while also promoting some excellent cycling routes for all types of riders to enjoy.”
Achievements and innovations in active travel will be celebrated at the third annual CiTTi Awards, which will be held on 26 November 2024 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Nominations are open now! Please visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector.
