We’ve always advocated the benefits of cycling, for wellbeing and for the environment. We have a host of free cycling initiatives for experienced and new cyclists to make it easier for you to start travelling by bike and equip you with the skills you need to keep your wheels safe and roadworthy.
Dr Bike
As more and more people take to cycling around London, it’s important to check your bike is functioning as it should. Each session provides participants with a quick basic bike checkĀ which will assess:
- General roadworthiness of each bike
- Brake pads and brake cables are functioning properly
- Gears are functioning properly
- Wheels are spinning/aligned correctly
- Tyres well inflated and no indication of any inner tube punctures
You can see the next Dr Bike on our events page.
Bike Theft
When locked on the street, bicycles in London can be vulnerable to theft. We encourage the use of good quality locks (āSold Secure Goldā) secured to stationary objects, preferably a bike stand. Ensure your wheels and frame are secure. Secure your bike as close to the stand as possible to give any thieves little or no room to manoeuvre.
Better Bankside also support those cycling by offering free security marking and registration to theĀ BikeRegister database. Every Police Force in the UK uses the BikeRegister database to search for stolen and recovered bikes.
Our wardens will apply a permanent mark to the underside of your bike frame with a unique BikeRegister ID, this ID is then registered with your details on the BikeRegister database. You are emailed secure online access to manage your account. The service is offered at most of our Dr Bikes or can be arranged for your workplace.
Better Bankside Bike Hub
If you cycle into work, the Better Bankside Bike Hub has secure cycle parking and shower and changing facilities on Ewer Street with an increased capacity and a digital entry system for ease of access for users.
Smart Commuting with TfL
Increasing public transport, active travel and smart working while reducing car use can have tangible health, wellbeing, and productivity benefits for your business. Smart commuting is about ways businesses can support their employees to have better journeys to and from work. It includes avoiding crowding and congestion as well as exploring healthier travel choices such as active travel or less polluted walking routes.
Use TfL’s Smart Commuting Toolkit to find ideas that you can take forward to realise the benefits of smart commuting.
