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Hire
a bike
in
Richmond Park. From April through to September,
cycle hire is available daily in the car park near
Roehampton Gate. Out of season hire is by arrangement
with the hire company.
Cost is £8.00 for 1 hour, £10.00 for 2 hours, £13.00 for
3 hours, £17.00 for 4 hours.
ID
required as deposit. Contact Sterling Concessions (07922
237700) or email
cyclehire@sterlinggroupltd.com
for Richmond Park bike hire.
Richmond Cycling Campaign
is a branch of the London Cycling Campaign and
represents the interests of cyclists in the London
Borough of Richmond, including Richmond Park.
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
Transport for London's
Journey Planner is a
good way to get quick mapping for cycle routes -
indicating quieter roads for travel.
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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).
>> Steering. Can become loose especially if you
use the bicycle for 'off road' stunt riding.
>> Handlebars. Make sure they have good grips and
are lined up correctly.
>> Frame. Check that it is not bent and all nuts
are properly tightened.
>> Pedals. Must be able to spin freely.
>> Saddle. Must be adjusted the height (toes
touching the floor on both sides) and all nuts
tightened.
>> Chain. Keep oiled and clean.
>> Gears. If the bike has gears, make sure that
they are working properly and that your child knows how
to use them.
>> Mudguards. If the bike has mudguards make sure
they do not catch on moving parts. |