Welcome to Lewisham
Lewisham is a great place to cycle, and now there are even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike in the area.
From 15th July Lewisham will be hosting a series of friendly neighbourhood Sky Ride Local rides. They’re all free to join, and it’s easy to register.
Sky Ride Local rides are fun, friendly and free community bike rides that help you get out and explore your local area. They’re led by a British Cycling trained ride leader who can provide support and give you a few tips, whatever your age or ability.
Clubs
British Cycling can help you to find a club that’s right for you. Use the club finder link to find a club near you. There are lots of great clubs in and around Lewisham which would be happy for you to ride with them, including:
Catford Cycling Club
Contact: Rik Van Dieren on 020 8265 8842
Contact: Brian Laughton on 020 7228 8390.
Lewisham Cyclists
The local branch of the London Cycling Campaign.
Contact: Roger Stocker
07986 872205
info@lewishamcyclists.co.uk
De Laune Cycling Club
Contact: Roy Savery
rhsavery@yahoo.com
Dulwich Paragon Cycling Club
Contact: Mr R Ruszkowski
020 7737 2404
bobski@email.com
Go-Ride Bexley
Contact: Jeff Lynch
020 8306 0302
GS Avanti
Contact: Dave Bettinson
clubcaptain@gsavanti.co.uk
Herne Hill Youth Cycling Club
Contact: Jeff Nutter
Norwood Paragon Cycling Club
Contact: Peter Ansell
020 8668 5652
Sydenham Wheelers Cycling Club
Contact: Bob Loader
enquiries@sydenhamwheelers.co.uk
Team Darenth
Contact: Gary Layton
01322 411982
34 Nomads Cycling Club
Contact: Mr A Alston
020 8642 9983
Training
Adults who live, work or study in Lewisham can make the most of a free two-hour cycle lesson, delivered by a fully qualified cycling instructor. You'll receive one-to-one training tailored to your specific needs, plus advice on safety and bicycle maintenance. Book a cycle training lesson online.
Lewisham Council’s Road Safety team also provide Bikeability training in Lewisham schools. Throughout the year, accredited cycle trainers work in schools with year 6 pupils to help young cyclists feel safe on the roads. Training takes place off-road and on-road all year.
Email sustainable.transport@lewisham.gov.uk or call 020 8314 2254 for more information.
Where to ride
Lewisham is a great place to ride a bike. The borough has a mix of routes on quieter roads, through green areas and along cycle lanes. You can order a free print copy of the map of cycle routes in Lewisham or view the routes online.
The Waterlink Way is great for cyclists. Download a map of the route here.
