Cycling for Health

STOP PRESS Sadly, this project is not running from April 2009 as Croydon Council is unable to find funding for it. If you would like to contact the Council about this please call the Active Lifestyles team on 020 8726 6900 or email them at (copy us in too so we can keep track of people’s concerns). See below for ideas on how to keep cycling.

What can you do to keep cycling?

You can get lots of advice about cycling from the London Cycling Campaign eg getting started, buying a bike, free maps, cycle maintenance. Have a look at the LCC advice pages .

If you’d like to build up confidence to ride on the road on a 2 wheeler don’t forget about cycle training. www.cyclinginstructor.com provides free training for people who live, work or study in Croydon. You can also call 0845 652 0421 for information.

In Sutton, Ecolocal are running a cycling activity fpr all adults at Sutton Arena.  Sessions will run on Thursday mornings from April 23rd and offer all adults a chance to ride a range of bicycles, tricycles and other cycles with special features such as comfortable seats.  Friendly cycle instructors are on hand to help participants enjoy cycling with confidence.  The scheme is supported by Sutton Council’s Stay Active Every Day programme.  The cost is £3 per session.  To find out more or to book phone 020 8770 6611.

There are some short local rides you can join with friendly people who are experienced cyclists. Try Pollards Hill Cyclists or Bromley Cyclists Why not arrange with some of the other regulars to make a date and go on one of these rides together?

Croydon Cycling Campaign also provides information on local cycling activities.

If you are a disabled person then you are also welcome to come along to Cycling for All.