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London is part of the Sky Ride campaign, aiming to get one million more people riding a bike by 2013. The Mayor of London’s Sky Ride London is a hugely popular traffic-free bike ride which took place on Sunday 4th September.
The Mayor of London also hosted two other events in the London Borough of Hillingdon (29th July) and Barking & Dagenham (21st August).
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Keep riding
Download our 'Keep Cycling' maps to see at a glance the opportunities for getting out and about on your bike across the capital:
Transport for London offer a range of schemes to make riding your bike in the capital easier, safer and even more rewarding!
Barclays Cycle Superhighways
Barclays Cycle Superhighways are new cycle lanes into central London from outer London. They provide cyclists with safer, faster and more direct journeys into the city – they could be your best and quickest way to get to work or meet friends. Find out more about Barclays Cycle Superhighways.
Barclays Cycle Hire
Take a cycle, ride it where you like, then return it for the next person!
If you haven’t used Barclays Cycle Hire yet, it’s incredibly easy, so give it a try! It’s available 24 hours a day, all year round, it's self-service and there's no booking. Just turn up and go! Discover where your nearest cycle docking station is with our useful map. Find out more about Barclays Cycle Hire.
Local cycling guides
Like any big city, London can seem like a busy place to cycle, but if you take the right routes, it’s actually incredibly fun and rewarding. Use cycle guides to find quiet roads and scenic routes through parks or along canals. Recommended by experienced cyclists, the routes in these guides are regularly checked and updated. Check out our cycle guides.
Cycle Journey Planner
Discover new areas of London and plan your next journey with the easy to use Cycle Journey Planner.
Greenways
London has some amazing scenic routes. Explore the city’s Greenways, including canals, waterways and quiet residential streets. Providing safe routes through parks, forests and waterways, Greenways are perfect if you're new to cycling! Find out more about Greenways.
The Mayor of London's Sky Ride took place on Sunday 4th September and was an amazing experience. 55,000 people took the opportunity to ride their bikes through the city's traffic-free streets, enjoying all the entertainment along the way.
About London
The Mayor of London's Sky Ride took place on Sunday 4th September and was an amazing experience. 55,000 people took the opportunity to ride their bikes through the city's traffic-free streets, enjoying all the entertainment along the way.
If the Mayor of London's Sky Ride has whetted your appetite for getting back on your bike, there are plenty of other ways you can get involved. There are Sky Ride Local rides taking place in the area all summer – your chance to join a small, friendly led ride in your neighbourhood.
If you think your bike might need a bit of an overhaul, or you're worried about getting a puncture when you're out and about, we're holding two bike maintenance workshops in London on 23rd and 24th September – one for total beginners and one for those with a bit of bike know-how.
It's also well worth checking out our 'Keep riding' page (see the tab above) for loads of information on everything from finding a nice route in your area, to joining a cycling club.
Breeze bike rides from British Cycling are small, friendly, local rides for women – have a look at their ride finder to see if there's a ride near you. Or if you think you could inspire other women to get out on their bikes more often, why not become one of our brilliant Breeze champions?
And don't forget goskyride.com has loads of information and tips – whether you're thinking about starting to ride your bike to work, want to brush up on your puncture-fixing skills, or you're looking for some advice on riding safely.
London News
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55,000 turn out for Mayor of London's Sky Ride
Sir Chris Hoy was joined by Kelly Brook and 55,000 cyclists as the Mayor of London’s Sky Ride returned to the capital on Sunday 4th September.
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Do the Sky Ride in style!
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Get a guided ride to the Mayor of London's Sky Ride
Want to come and join in the fun but not sure how to get to the route? Why not register for one of the Mayor of London's Guided Rides?
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London gets ready for Sky Ride
Boris Johnson and Kelly Brook are looking forward to this year's Mayor of London Sky Ride...
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No wheels? You can still take part in Sky Ride London
Don't let the lack of a bike hold you back! Check out details of bike hire and join us at this year's Sky Ride.
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Win with the Mayor of London's Sky Ride
Now you can win an exclusive cycling lesson with TV presenter Gethin Jones just be registering for Sky Ride London!
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Cycling around London has never been easier
Great schemes for cyclists across London from Transport for London.
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Getting London cyclists back in the saddle
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Mayor announces outer London Sky Rides and funding for biking boroughs
The Mayor of London has announced two Sky Rides in outer London boroughs.
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Photos and video
Were you at the Mayor of London's Sky Ride on 4th September 2011? Have a look and see if you can spot yourself – or just have a browse and see what you missed!
Browse all the photos from the Mayor of London's Sky Ride.
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Sir Chris Hoy was joined by Kelly Brook and 55,000 cyclists as the Mayor of London’s Sky Ride returned to the capital on Sunday 4th September.
Over 55,000 people joined actress and model Kelly Brook, multiple world and Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy and the Mayor of London’s Director of Environment Kulveer Ranger for the Mayor of London’s Sky Ride London. Many more came out to watch and experience the day as cyclists of all ages and abilities took to traffic-free streets for the chance to enjoy the sights of the capital on two wheels.
The event is part of a national campaign from British Cycling and Sky to get one million people cycling regularly by 2013. The 11.6km (7.2mile) route took in some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks including Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, the Mall, Buckingham Palace, The Tower of London and London Bridge.
Joined by Team Sky pro cyclists Geraint Thomas and John-Lee Augustyn, participants were treated to a whole host of activities and entertainment along the route and in the green open spaces of St James’s Park. Highlights included Go Ride, a skill-based course for kids to take part in and improve their cycling skills, an interactive family zone, buskers along the route, and the ‘Keep Cycling Zone’ which offered hints, tips and advice on loads of fantastic ways to get back on your bike.
Multiple world and Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy commented: “Seeing the capital by bike with so many people enjoying a day out cycling is a great experience. This is my fourth year at the London Sky Ride and having the opportunity to cycle past some of the world’s most iconic landmarks on traffic-free streets is something I always enjoy. The best part of this event is that you can take part with family or friends and it doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or more experienced rider. I hope today will have reminded people how much fun can be had from cycling and has encouraged people to get back on their bikes.”
Kulveer Ranger, The Mayor of London's Director of Environment, said: "Today's event has been a joy, not just for me, but for all the thousands of people who have taken part, young and old, experienced or not, showing a wonderful sense of community. This event is proof that the Mayor's cycling revolution which includes the Barclays cycle hire scheme and the new Cycle Superhighways is making a real difference to our city, with more and more of us getting out on our bikes in the capital with confidence."
The event is a major part of the Mayor's cycling revolution, a plan to get Londoners cycling which includes the Barclays Cycle Superhighways, Barclays Cycle Hire and investment in cycle infrastructure, training and education. In addition, the Mayor has given funds to promote 'biking boroughs' which include Hillingdon and Barking & Dagenham, both of which have hosted Sky Ride events this summer.
If the Mayor of London's Sky Ride has whetted your appetite for more cycling events, check out the other Sky Ride Local rides taking place around London. Or if you plan to use your bike more often and want to keep it in good shape, why not sign up for a Bike Maintenance Workshop on 23rd or 24th September?
Social Cycling Groups are all about helping people get together, find a place to ride and enjoy a bike ride at a level that suits you, whenever it suits you.
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Social Cycling Groups are all about helping people get together, find a place to ride and enjoy a bike ride at a level that suits you, whenever it suits you.
It's completely free to join two Social Cycling Group rides. Just register to take part so the organisers know how many people to expect. After two rides you'll need to become a member of British Cycling to continue to take part. You'll be able to join as many rides as you like, as well as having access to all the other benefits of membership (discounts, insurance, special offers, and more), all for just £24 a year.
Check out the list of forthcoming events on the right hand side, or pop your town or postcode into our Ride Finder on the left. New groups are being set up all the time!
