Southwark
The London Borough of Southwark is committed to developing cycling and has ear-marked £4m to make the borough one of the most bike-friendly in the capital. Cycling is an environmentally-friendly way to travel while promoting a healthy, energetic lifestyle. Anybody who lives, works or studies in the borough is entitled to the following services:
FREE Cycle Skills: Get tailored training at a level suited to your needs, or book a lesson for the family (with up to three participants)! Choose from Basic (complete beginner), Urban (quiet local roads) or Advanced (complex junctions and busy roads).
Book Basic Book Urban Book Advanced Book Family
FREE Group Cycle Training: Click here to see what's on, or visit these pages for more information: Adult Group Cycle Training & Children's Group Cycle Training.
FREE Schools Cycle Training: For schools wishing to book a course, select from the following levels: Level 1, Level 1 & 2 or Level 3.
FREE Silverfit Cycling sessions: Aimed at the over 45's, we meet at the Park Life Cafe in Burgess Park fortnightly on a Tuesday at 10:30am. Limited bikes are available to borrow. See click here to see what's on.
SUBSIDISED Bike Maintenance Courses: Click here to see what's on, or click here to learn more.
Since January 2013, Cycle Confident has been working in partnership with Southwark Council helping to provide its cycle training initiatives. For any queries relating to the training on offer please contact us.
Other cycling links for the borough which you may find useful are as follows:
- Southwark Cyclists the Southwark part of the London Cycling Campaign do healthy rides, Dr Bike, Bike Train and Bike Taxis.
- Information about cycling routes in Southwark
- Free copies of cycle maps detailing routes across London are available from the TfL website
- Information about Wheels for Wellbeing - a great partner helping to deliver Southwark cycling projects. You can contact them at info@wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk
- Southwark Goskyrides
Upcoming Events
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| Date | Dates & Times | Course Type | Course | Course Description | Course Description | Location | Location | Price | Booking | Booking |
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| Sat 5th September 2020 |
Sat 5th September 2020
9:30AM |
Adult Group Cycle Training |
Adult Level 2 On Road Training - Half Day Course Restriction: Live, work or study in Southwark |
Adult Level 2 On Road Training - Half Day Course | Adult Level 2 On Road Training - Half Day Course | Burgess Park BMX Track | Burgess Park BMX Track | Free | Fully Booked | |
| Sat 12th September 2020 |
Sat 12th September 2020
9:30AM |
Adult Group Cycle Training |
Adult Beginners Group Cycle Training Restriction: Live, work or study in Southwark |
Adult Beginners Group Cycle Training | Adult Beginners Group Cycle Training | Burgess Park BMX Track | Burgess Park BMX Track | Free | Fully Booked | |
| Sat 12th September 2020 |
Sat 12th September 2020
12:00PM |
Adult Group Cycle Training |
Adult L1 Off Road Training (12:00pm) Restriction: Live, work or study in Southwark |
Adult L1 Off Road Training (12:00pm) | Adult L1 Off Road Training (12:00pm) | Burgess Park BMX Track | Burgess Park BMX Track | Free | Places Available | Details |
| Sat 19th September 2020 |
Sat 19th September 2020
9:30AM |
Adult Group Cycle Training |
Adult Level 2 On Road Training - Half Day Course Restriction: Live, work or study in Southwark |
Adult Level 2 On Road Training - Half Day Course | Adult Level 2 On Road Training - Half Day Course | Burgess Park BMX Track | Burgess Park BMX Track | Free | Places Available | Details |
| Sat 26th September 2020 |
Sat 26th September 2020
9:30AM |
Adult Group Cycle Training |
Adult Beginners Group Cycle Training Restriction: Live, work or study in Southwark |
Adult Beginners Group Cycle Training | Adult Beginners Group Cycle Training | Burgess Park BMX Track | Burgess Park BMX Track | Free | Places Available | Details |
| Sat 26th September 2020 |
Sat 26th September 2020
12:00PM |
Adult Group Cycle Training |
Adult L1 Off Road Training (12:00pm) Restriction: Live, work or study in Southwark |
Adult L1 Off Road Training (12:00pm) | Adult L1 Off Road Training (12:00pm) | Burgess Park BMX Track | Burgess Park BMX Track | Free | Places Available | Details |