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Riding your bicycle in Southwark can be an enjoyable experience but it is important you stay safe on the roads. You can get free cycle training from Cycle Confident. They do individual cycle training from complete beginners to experienced cyclists. They also offer family, children and group sessions. Sign up for a session. 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...

You can hire a bike or cargo bike with the Transport for London (TfL) Santander cycle hire scheme. Sign up to use the TfL Santander cycle scheme. Find your nearest Santander cycle docking station. Hire a cargo bike with OurBike We were the first borough in London to introduce the OurBike community e-cargo bike share scheme. The hire fees are subsidised by us and cost £0.75 for 15 minutes. All new users get 1 hour free on their first ride or 180 minutes if they're a business. Find where to hire an e-cargo bike If you’ve never ridden a cargo bike, it’s a good idea to get training. This is free...

If you need help to repair or look after your bike, help is at hand. Better Bankside Visit Better Bankside in the north of Southwark for help including: electric bike loans free bike safety checks help to protect your bike from theft Team London Bridge Team London Bridge offers free bike safety checks and other events from their base in London Bridge. Community Cycleworks Community Cycleworks helps Southwark residents learn how to fix their bike. They have: hands-on workshops for children and young people in schools, community spaces and youth clubs free drop-in 'Bikefix' workshops with a...

We're increasing secure bike parking in Southwark. Find free bike parking Types of bike parking and storage Cycle stands There are cycle stands throughout Southwark. We use black Sheffield stands (an upturned 'U'), with a fluorescent bar to help the visually impaired. Bike lockers on housing estates There are bike lockers to securely lock up your bike on some housing estates. They are managed by our garages team. Ask us a question about bike lockers. Cycle hangars Cycle hangars are curved storage units, usually found on housing estates or roads. They are secure units where you can safely park...

Cyclists need to take extra care in cold, dark and wet weather. During freezing weather, we salt (grit) the main roads. There may still be ice on the road network. Adjust your speed so you can slow and stop in good time at junctions, pedestrian crossings and other busy areas. There is guidance online on how to cycle in bad weather. Cycling UK provide advice on: getting your bike set up for winter what clothes to wear what lights to use The Met office have guidance on: how to cycle safely in winter safe cycling in icy conditions

Joining a cycling group is a great way to increase your confidence and socialise. Local cycling groups include Southwark Breezers, who offer women-only rides. You can also search for a local cycling group on the Let’s Ride website.