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The country's largest group of people on bikes!
The biggest independent provider of on-road cycle training and cycle maintenance training in London
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.
Offer up to 3 rides a week, often train assisted to get into the countryside
Regular rides leaving from central Croydon both on and off road. They'll often get over 100 riders out.
Check out their monthly architecture ride. They cycle steadily, don't leave anyone behind and like their lunch and tea stops
A regular rides programme including many longer day rides
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
Our neighbouring borough group offers monthly rides starting from the ticket office at Clapham Junction
Probably the busiest social rides in South London. They're midweek so no use if you're wroking!
Regular Sunday rides from South Croydon to the Kent and Surrey countryside
Based in Cheam, rides of around 50 miles at 12 - 14 mph plus MTB excursions
Rides from Cheam amongst other places
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!
Over 30 bikes available to ride around Croydon Arena including many adapted ones for people with disabilities
Tony regularly rides with PHC and offers full servicing at a value for money rate
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 covers all aspects of servicing. Based in Carshalton. Email ianmac42 [at] btinternet.com
PHC stalwart and professional mechanic and cycling instructor. Leave a message on 020 8677 8207
Small privately owned shop in Norbury run by a former racing cyclist
A workers co-op. Their site has plenty of info on clothing and security etc
Colliers Wood shop specialising in Mountain Bikes
London-wide chain of bike shops
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
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.
A downloadable map to check which lines you can take your bike on.
Tea Stops 2
Tea Stops 3 (PDF)
The best resources on the web for cycle-friendly tea stops in the local area
Get your bike insured. Locking it properly in the first place helps you to keep it safe. Advice here
Responsible for creating 10,000 miles of cycle tracks, some of which are on our doorstep
Best resource on the web for bike servicing guidance
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!
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
A series of maps showing cycle routes produced by TfL
Consumer cycling magazine who publish many leisure routes
Deselect all public transport and get cycling directions in a handy PDF map
A beautiful cycling route on your doorstep. Download a map from this site.