Cycling in 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.
Find out more about rides coming up in Lewisham here, and see the tabs below for other cycling opportunities.
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 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:
Lewisham Cyclists
The local branch of the London Cycling Campaign.
Contact: Roger Stocker
07986 872205
info@lewishamcyclists.co.uk
Catford Cycling Club
Mr Robert Stock
Phone (Day): 01732 455138
Mobile: 07563 563840
hongensec@catfordcc.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.
