Here are some top tips to help you start cycling, return to cycling, or cycle more often.
New to cycling on roads
London Cycling Campaign have some tips for new or returning cyclists who are looking to get on their bike.
It is important that when out cycling you cycle safely and confidently by:
- looking, signalling and manoeuvring
- keeping eye contact with pedestrians, drivers and other cyclists
- keeping at least 1 metre away from the kerb and parked cars
- taking the primary position in the centre of the lane
Planning your cycle route
- use the London Cycling Campaign’s route planner to help you plan your journey
- in Google Maps you can elect the cycling layer which shows cycling trails, dedicated lanes and bike friendly roads. It is available online and as a Smartphone app
- Ealing area on CycleStreets allows you to plan a journey. The photomap offers photos of cycling infrastructure throughout your route
If you are looking for inspiration where to cycle in the borough:
- Ealing parks and open spaces are a great way for you to take in the borough’s beautiful greenerys:
- Ruislip Road East cycleway with a segregated path from Greenford Broadway to Ealing, along the Ruislip Road East
- A40 cycleway that runs from Wood Lane to Kathleen Avenue