Council
Cycling
Cycling is an efficient, cheap, healthy, non-polluting mode of transport. Tower Hamlets Council wishes to encourage cycling to help improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and improve health in the borough.
Cycle routes
Our own consultation with residents has told us that 15 per cent of non-cyclists in Tower Hamlets would start cycling if there were more safe cycle lanes available.
The council is committed to new cycle routes being introduced wherever possible, in accordance with London wide initiatives. This work is taking place in partnership with adjoining boroughs and the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority.
We have made the safety and convenience of cyclists a priority in the design and implementation of all new traffic management measures and new developments.
Cycle map
Use this link to access a cycle map (PDF 1Mb) of the borough. You need a plug-in called Adobe Acrobat to view the map. This is available to download free of charge at www.adobe.com.
Free adult cycle training
From 1 November anyone who works, studies or lives in Tower Hamlets will be able to take advantage of the new and improved free adult cycle training scheme.
The new scheme offers one on one sessions with a qualified cycle instructor rather than in a group. Whether a total beginner or a more competent cyclists you are now guaranteed more time with the instructor and a better chance of improving your cycling skills.
The scheme has been altered so that sessions are available at a time and day of the week that suits you (within normal Monday - Saturday working hours). For those who would prefer a female cycling instructor this can be arranged upon request.
Cycle training sessions last for one hour and for most beginners will be based in the safety of Victoria Park where our training provider, Bikeworks, is located. For more experienced cyclists training sessions can be arranged to start from a different location within Tower Hamlets that suits your requirements.
For further information visit www.bikeworks.org.uk or to book a cycle training session email cycletraining@bikeworks.org.uk or call them directly on 020 8980 7998.
If you have any further queries, please do not hesitate to contact Sam Margolis, Tower Hamlets Council Travel Awareness Officer, on 020 7364 6707 or sam.margolis@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Remember, if you work, live or study in Tower Hamlets the cycle training programme is free for you to use!
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