Route finding and advice

If you're returning or new to cycling you may need some training. Everybody needs to think about cycle security.

Mentoring: Help with routes

We have found that many people who return to cycling can ride their bikes alright, but don't know much about good routes or how to get through the traffic to their workplace. For this reason, Camden Cycling Campaign (CCC) has a scheme enabling people to ride with more experienced cyclists. You can find out about our mentoring scheme at: CCC's mentoring scheme

Key things to remember

• most cyclist deaths are caused by left-turning lorries, so don't ride on the inside of lorries;
• many injuries are caused by car doors being opened in front of cyclists, so take care to pass parked cars with one metre to spare;
• remember to respect pedestrians and wait for them at pedestrian crossings Rules of the road advice written by Paul Gasson in 2002, but still just as relevant;
• try to abide by the Highway Code!
• Camden Council leaflet Hop off the pavement when you hop on your bike

Maintenance of your bike

The LCC website tells you about Maintaining your bike

In addition, CCC hold cycle maintenance workshops and Dr. Bikes. See the upcoming events panel on the right column of every page on this site for details.

Security of your Bike

• Camden Council leaflet On Street bicycle parking
• Advice written by Paul Gasson, 2002 Cycle Theft and Security
• Advice from LCC Bicycle Security - lock it or lose it!
• A Theft Caught on CCTV A tale from David Arditti, 2002.
• Police Cycle Coding Advice from Lionel Shapiro, 2002.