Cycling
Cycling in Haringey
Studies in London have revealed that, over short distances at least, the pedal cycle in all its forms is capable of being the fastest, most inexpensive, reliable and beneficial form of wheeled transport.
The pedal cycle is particularly suitable for local trips, a third of which are under a mile long and 85% of which are less than five miles in length.
- Haringey Cycling Guide
- Cycle Maps
- Cycle Training
- Free Dr Bike Sessions
- Cycle Safety and HGVs
- Cycle Security
- Cycling facts
- Further Cycling Resources
Haringey Cycling Guide
Our free guide gives you information on local routes, cycling clubs, details of bike shops in the borough and lots of other useful contacts.
You can order a paper version by emailing smarter.travel@haringey.gov.uk
|Back to topCycle Maps
Haringey has a network of cycle routes across the borough including cycle lanes on main roads, separated cycle lanes and special fully signed, quiet routes.
The borough is part of the London Cycle Network (external link) and the London Cycle Guide provides a map of Haringey’s on and off road cycle routes.
Cycle Training
Cycle training gets you confident and safer on the roads. We are offering subsidised one-to-one cycle training to anyone who lives, works or studies in Haringey.
To book single or group cycle training see the Cycle Training website (external link) or call 020 7231 6005.
Cycle training for children is provided through their school.
|Back to topFree Dr Bike sessions
Get your bike checked over by one of our Dr Bike mechanics and meet other cyclists at one of our many events throughout Haringey this summer. Download our summer timetable (PDF, 548KB) for full details.
Cycle Safety and HGVs
Lorries and HGVs have significant blind spots where cyclists are invisible. Read TfL's page on cycling near lorries (external link) to find out more about avoiding this hazard.
|Back to topCycle Security
If you register your bike with BikeRegister you have an increased chance of having your bike returned to you if it is stolen. For details on how to get your bike on the Bike Register database visit the Bike Register website (external link)
To best protect your bike from theft use two locks and always lock both wheels and the frame to the stand. There are more bike security tips on TfL's page about avoiding theft (external link).
Cycling Facts - why it's good for you
- Cycling, even along flat ground, burns 400 calories in one hour.
- Improves your strength, stamina and cardio-vascular fitness. Cycling helps to lower both blood pressure and the resting heart rate
- Shed those unwanted pounds. A cycle ride increases calorie consumption and raises the metabolic rate, which can help to lose weight
- Cycling is friendlier for your joints; less pressure is put on your joints than when running
- Reduces stress and helps to combat depression; improves your confidence and mental capacities.
Further Cycling Resources
| Document title | File type | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Finsbury Park Cycle Parking | 1.10MB | |
| London Docklands and Lea Valley Map | 1.8MB | |
| Cycle Action Plan | 82.4KB |
Useful External Links
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