Cycling in Kingston upon Thames
Kingston upon Thames is a great place to cycle, and now there are even more opportunities to get out and about on your bike in the area.
This year Kingston has hosted a series of friendly neighbourhood Sky Ride Local rides. Keep an eye out for Social Cycling Groups, and Breeze bike rides for women too!
Activities in your area
Great news – there are some fantastic Sky Ride Local community rides coming to your area. They're a great way to get out and explore your neighbourhood with family and friends.
Also, keep an eye out for Social Cycling Groups – a brand new way to connect with other like-minded cyclists, find groups and join rides. If there aren't any in your area yet, you could think about creating your own.
And in the meantime, check out some of the other cycling opportunities in your area by clicking one of the tabs above.
See what others are doing
Clubs
British Cycling can help you find a club that’s right for you. Check out the club finder to find a club near you. There are some great cycling clubs in Kingston who will be happy for you to come along and ride with them, including:
Kingston Junior Cycle Club (KJCC)
KJCC is the only club dedicated purely to developing young cycling talent, and is extremely excited in the build up to the Olympic Cycle race and time trial-there is no better time than now to get into cycling with the inspiration of knowing Mark Cavendish will be racing over Kingston Bridge this year. KJCC is a cycling programme for young people which includes a variety of fun games and skill based ‘grass’ activities that will give any cyclist more confidence on their bike. A typical session could include obstacle courses, limbo games, track races, group races and cyclo-cross; as well as a towpath ride along by the river.
Facilities
Kingston secure cycle parking compound: Secure cycle parking for your bike at Kingston Railway Station station. Currently has empty spaces. Obtain a swipe card from the ticket office for a £25 deposit. Find out more.
Norbiton secure cycle parking compound: Secure cycle parking for your bike at Norbiton Railway station. Currently has empty spaces. Obtain a swipe card from the ticket office for a £25 deposit. Find out more.
Support
Free public Dr Bike sessions
Kingston Council’s Smarter Travel Team are providing free public Dr Bike sessions throughout the year. Our expert mechanics will give your bike a full check and make minor repairs and adjustments. Check the website for dates and times.
Bike maintenance classes
Kingston Council’s Climate Change and Sustainable Travel Team are again running a series of workshops where our qualified instructors will show you how to keep your bike safe and carry out your own basic bike maintenance.
Our Saturday morning, four hour workshop costs only £15. Find out more.
Kingston ECO-OP Bike Recycling
The ECO-OP is a charity in New Malden, recycling donated bikes and selling them back to the community at very competitive prices. Find out more here or call 020 8942 5503.
Bike hire
Bike4Life Cycle Hire offer low-cost cycle hire facilities.
Kingston Cyclists
This group (part of the London Cycling Campaign) offers bike maintenance classes, route planning, help and information. Find out more.
