| LINKS AND RESOURCES |
| Other leisure rides in the South London area... |
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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. |
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Central London CTC This busy section of the national cycling organisation offers up to 3 rides a week of varying distances, often train assisted to get into the countryside. |
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Lambeth Cyclists Check out their monthly architecture ride. They "cycle steadily, don't leave anyone behind and like their lunch and tea stops". |
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Lewisham Cyclists A regular and varied rides programme including many longer day rides. |
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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. |
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Wandsworth Cyclists Our neighbouring borough group offers occasional rides, normally starting from the ticket office at Clapham Junction station. |
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Kingston Cycling Campaign An active rides programme including the famed 'Bread Pudding' rides! |
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Midweek Wayfarers Probably the busiest social rides in South London with three to choose from most Wednesdays. They're no use if you're working! |
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Anerley Bicycle Club Regular Sunday rides from South Croydon to the Kent and Surrey countryside from one of the UK's oldest cycling clubs. |
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Clarencourt Cycling Club Based in Cheam, rides of around 50 miles at 12 - 14 mph plus MTB excursions. |
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South West London CTC Many different rides from the indivual 'sections' of the local branch of CTC, including Saturday afternoon beginners rides from Nonsuch Park in Cheam. |
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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! |
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Cycling For All / Wheels For Wellbeing Over 30 bikes available to ride around Croydon Arena including many adapted ones for people with disabilities. |
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Motspur Park Beginner's Rides A monthly event organised by Merton Cycling Campaign offering monthly 2hr cycle rides from the Joseph Hood recreation ground. |
| Racing clubs in the South London area... |
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Addiscombe CC Regular rides leaving from central Croydon both on and off road. They'll often get over 100 riders out. Fairly quick pace. |
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De Laune CC One of the country's oldest cycling clubs, based in Dulwich. |
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Dulwich Paragon A very active club with up to 60 riders taking part in the popular Saturday club run from Crystal Palace. |
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GS Avanti A new Bromley-based club with a wide range of rides, including a Saturday ride suitable for all. |
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Herne Hill Youth CC Heavy emphasis on mountain biking with a monthly series of family rides too. |
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Norwood Paragon This historic club is over 100 years old and offers all forms of competitive cycling as well as social mountain bike rides. |
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Kingston Phoenix A small club based in Kingston, Epsom and Sutton, specialising in Time Trialling. |
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Sydenham Wheelers Time Trials and mountain biking in the North Kent countryside. |
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34 Nomads West Wickham's racing club |
| PHC recommends the following mobile mechanics... |
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Pedal Medic Tony has done many rides with PHC and offers full servicing at a value for money rate. Call 07951 048 556 or email tony [at] pedalmedic.com |
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Steve Watkin Another well known face from our rides. Steve is based in Bromley but can travel. Call 07748 655201 or email stevewatkin506 [at] hotmail.com |
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EcoLocal's Mobile Mechanic From small repairs to a full strip down service. They can collect and return your bike or visit your home or workplace. Call 07948 316581 or email cyclemechanic [at] ecolocal.org.uk |
| Local bike shops... |
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De Ver Cycles - Norbury Independent cycle shop in Norbury run by a former racing cyclist. Sponsors of Sutton Cyclists |
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Brixton Cycles A workers co-op. Their site has plenty of info on clothing and security etc. |
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Corridori - Epsom Owned and staffed by former racing and club cyclists. Stock includes the beautiful Van Nicholas titanium bikes as well as a good selection of affordable ATB style bikes. |
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Pearsons - Sutton They've been trading from the same shop in Sutton High St since 1860. A good range of bikes including their own framesets. |
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Freeborn - Esher Hidden away at Sandown Park racecourse in Esher, these guys specialise in all types of mountain bikes. They're located at the Esher Shore downhill track. |
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Bike Plus - Croydon A well stocked shop about a mile from Croydon town centre, run by enthusiastic and knowledgable cyclists. |
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Moose Cycles - Colliers Wood Mountain bike specialists. |
| Cycling organisations... |
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London Cycling Campaign LCC campaigns for better cycling facilities and promotes cycling to all Londoners. The members magazine is worth reading. |
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CTC As the UK's National Cyclists' Organisation, CTC has been protecting and promoting the rights of cyclists since 1878. Incorporates the Cyclists' Touring Club and also produces an excellent members' magazine. |
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CTUK Independent provider of on-road cycle training and cycle maintenance training in London. |
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Cycling Instructor London's main provider of cycle training. |
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Sustrans Responsible for creating over 12,000 miles of the National Cycle Network, some of which are on our doorstep. |
| General resources... |
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Commonside Trust Helping to create a better future for people who live in the communities of Pollards Hill, Longthornton and Figges Marsh. Without the help of the Commonside Trust, there would be no Pollards Hill Cyclists. |
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Cafe and Lunch stops A huge list of cycle-friendly stopping places. Feel free to email more suggestions if we've missed any. |
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Herne Hill Velodrome One of the last remaining venues from the 1948 Olympic Games that is still in active use. You can try a track bike (no brakes!) on the value-for-money Saturday morning sessions. |
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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. Please leave a message on the Guest Book page if you complete the ride. |
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Merton Cycle Quest Another PHC Bike Week initiative, this time a shorter day ride around Merton's attractions. |
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Bicycles on the tube (pdf) A downloadable map to check which lines you can take your bike on. |
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Bicycle Manufacturers Not just two wheelers, this is a comprehensive list of all kinds of cycles, including recumbents and arm powered machines. |
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Cycle Guard Insurance Get your bike insured. Locking it properly in the first place helps you to keep it safe. Watch this video |
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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! |
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Park Tool's Repair Guides Best resource on the web for bike servicing guidance. |
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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. |
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TfL's Cycle Portal Order the free maps by clicking on the 'Routes and Maps' tab. |
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The Wandle Trail A beautiful cycling route on your doorstep. Download the map from this site. |