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Other Rides in the South London area
Beddington Park Cycle Rides
A collaboration between PHC and CTC providing easy-going Saturday afternoon rides, ideal for families or those new to cycling. Beddington Park is between Hackbridge, Carshalton and Wallington.
Central London CTC
Offer up to 3 rides a week, often train assisted to get into the countryside
Addiscombe Cycling Club
Regular rides leaving from central Croydon both on and off road. They'll often get over 100 riders out.
Lambeth Cycling Campaign
Check out their monthly architecture ride. They cycle steadily, don't leave anyone behind and like their lunch and tea stops
Lewisham Cyclists
A regular rides programme including many longer day rides
Greenwich Cyclists
Often tied in with Lewisham and Southwark's rides. You can cycle from Croydon to Greenwich along the Waterlink Way to meet up with them
Wandsworth Cyclists
Our neighbouring borough group offers monthly rides starting from the ticket office at Clapham Junction
Midweek Wayfarers
Probably the busiest social rides in South London. They're midweek so no use if you're wroking!
Anerley Bicycle Club
Regular Sunday rides from South Croydon to the Kent and Surrey countryside
Clarencourt Cycling Club
Based in Cheam, rides of around 50 miles at 12 - 14 mph plus MTB excursions
South West London CTC
Rides from Cheam amongst other places
Southwark Cyclists
South London's leading campaign group offer interesting and varied rides. Reach the start by taking a train to London Bridge if you don't fancy the extra miles!
Cycling For All
Over 30 bikes available to ride around Croydon Arena including many adapted ones for people with disabilities
PHC recommends the following mobile mechanics:
Pedal Medic
Tony regularly rides with PHC and offers full servicing at a value for money rate
Steve Watkin
Another regular face on our rides. Steve is based in Bromley but can travel. Call 07748 655201 or email steve.watkin1 [at] btinternet.com
Ian McCormick
Ian covers all aspects of servicing. Based in Carshalton. Email ianmac42 [at] btinternet.com
Mark Whigham
PHC stalwart and professional mechanic and cycling instructor. Leave a message on 020 8677 8207
Local Cycle shops
De Ver Cycles
Small privately owned shop in Norbury run by a former racing cyclist
Brixton Cycles
A workers co-op. Their site has plenty of info on clothing and security etc
Moose Cycles
Colliers Wood shop specialising in Mountain Bikes
Evans West Croydon
London-wide chain of bike shops
General Cycling Links
Commonside Community Development Trust
Helping to create a better future for people who live in the communities of Pollards hill, Longthornton and Figges Marsh. For cyclists, they run the Re:Cycle scheme and Dr Bike sessions and are the biggest supporters of this club
Croydon Cycle Quest
PHC designed this 50 mile route for Croydon Council's Bike Week in 2006. The web address has now expired but you can still access the site through this link. Leave a message on the Guest Book page if you complete the ride.
Bicycles on the Tube
A downloadable map to check which lines you can take your bike on.
Tea Stops 1
Tea Stops 2
Tea Stops 3 (PDF)
The best resources on the web for cycle-friendly tea stops in the local area
Cycleguard
Get your bike insured. Locking it properly in the first place helps you to keep it safe. Advice here
Sustrans
Responsible for creating 10,000 miles of cycle tracks, some of which are on our doorstep
Park Tools Repair Guides
Best resource on the web for bike servicing guidance
Register Your Bike At Immobilise
Increase the odds of getting your bike back if it is stolen by recording it on the UK's National Property Register and Recovery Service. But better still, lock it properly!
Surrey County Council
Make sure you order their excellent cycling maps. They are also responsible for the Surrey Cycleway, 94 miles of signposted scenic roads divided into shorter loops
London Cycle Maps
A series of maps showing cycle routes produced by TfL
Cycling Plus Magazine / Bike Radar
Consumer cycling magazine who publish many leisure routes
TfL Journey Planner
Deselect all public transport and get cycling directions in a handy PDF map
The Wandle Trail
A beautiful cycling route on your doorstep. Download a map from this site.