Cycling

Cycling is an efficient, cheap, healthy, non-polluting mode of transport. Tower Hamlets Council wishes to encourage cycling to help improve mobility, reduce traffic congestion, and improve health in the borough.

Cycle routes

Our own consultation with residents has told us that 15 per cent of non-cyclists in Tower Hamlets would start cycling if there were more safe cycle lanes available.

The council is committed to new cycle routes being introduced wherever possible, in accordance with London wide initiatives. This work is taking place in partnership with adjoining boroughs and the Lea Valley Regional Park Authority.

We have made the safety and convenience of cyclists a priority in the design and implementation of all new traffic management measures and new developments.

Cycle map

Use this link to access a cycle map (PDF 1Mb) of the borough. You need a plug-in called Adobe Acrobat to view the map. This is available to download free of charge at www.adobe.com.

Free cycle training

The council offers Tower Hamlets' residents free adult cycle training. Download the diary planner 2008/09 (PDF 126k) for session times and more information.

To book a session, please contact Bikeworks on 020 8980 7998 or email cycletraining@bikeworks.org.uk.

Useful links

• London Cycling Campaign website
• Tower Hamlets Wheelers

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