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CYCLING IN RICHMONDHome > Sport and Fitness > CyclingHome > Richmond Kids > Cycling |
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| More and more people are taking to bikes - whether that's for exercise, reducing our carbon footprint, a gentle cycle around Richmond Park or simply to avoid the congestion charge on the way to work! |
 The 'Tamsin Trail' is a 12km cycle path around the inside perimeter of Richmond Park. It's not permitted to cycle off-road in Richmond Park as mountain bikes cut up the grassland and "put habitats at risk". It takes between 45 mins and an hour to cycle the Tamsin Trail. Please note that it's also a footpath. |
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In Richmond itself, down on the Riverside just by the bridge, there's a small bike hire facility called Blazing Saddles that hires bikes by the hour (and day) - you can cycle along the paths up to Kingston, head to Richmond Park or just cruise around Richmond itself! OTHER CYCLING INFO
Richmond Cycling Campaign represents the interests of cyclists in the London Borough of Richmond and organises one easy and one medium ride each month. These are free and start locally.
Bushy Park's Companion Cycling provides specially adapted cycles for people with special needs of any age.
Founded in 1893, Twickenham Cycling Club was created with the primary object of promoting both social and competitive bicycle events. It's still alive and well...!
Kingston Wheelers is a a medium sized cycling club for performance cyclists of all levels. Activities include road racing, time trialling, cyclo sportif, mountain biking and triathlon,
Cycling Tours by Capital Sport. Leisurely cycling distances on the majority of their tours - an average of 3 hours or 20 miles - leaving plenty of time to stop and explore en route.
Richmond Council cycling courses for adults. Held in in Twickenham during spring and summer evenings, for all levels including beginners.
Richmond Council cycling courses for children. The courses are free and open to any child of 11 years old who lives or attends school in the Borough. Serpentine Cycling organises bike rides on a Sunday from Richmond Park in the south and from Mill Hill in the North. Additionally, there are monthly introductory sessions to teach group riding skills
South West Trains have a bicycle rental service at
Richmond Station called ‘Bike
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Always check your bike is in good working order - this
checklist courtesy of Richmond Cyclist Training Scheme. >> Brakes. Make sure they work. Check that brake blocks are in the right position, not touching the bicycle tyre and they are not badly grooved or worn out. >> Brake Cables. Make sure they are not frayed. >> Tyres. Both should have a tread pattern showing all round. Make sure they are well pumped up.this helps to avoid punctures and makes riding easier. Replace the tyre if you find any cuts, splits or bulges. >> Wheels & spokes. Check for damage. Make sure cycle spokes are not loose. >> Reflectors. All cycles should have a red
reflector at the back, a white front reflector (as well
as front and rear lights when cycling in the dark). |
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CTC -
UK's national cycling organisation >> London Cycle Network >> Cycling England - national body co-ordinating the development of cycling across England >> London School of Cycling - cycling instruction for adults >> Pedal in the Right Place - West London cycling tuition for both children and adults >> Bikeability - Cycling proficiency for the 21st Century >> Cyclist Touring Club - National cyclists organisation >> London bike shops - list of local bicycle shops in London >> Immobilise - stop bike theft by registering your bicycle model, make and frame number |
We want to hear about your favourite cycling routes in and around Richmond Surrey. Richmond Park is one we hear about time and time again, followed by the towpath between Teddington Lock and Richmond past Ham House; and the other towpath between Twickenham and Richmond past Marble Hill House. Contact Us with your other suggestions. | |
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