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Cyclist TrainingInterested in cycling but not confident in your ability to ride a bike safely? Then cycle training is for you. Kingston Council provides cycle training for children and adults as part of the national Bikeability programme. Bikeability provides the skills and knowledge you need to confidently ride a bike on today’s busy roads.
For more information and how to book a session please visit www.kingston.gov.uk/cycling
Cycling in KingstonKingston Council is committed to helping as many people
as possible to experience the freedom of cycling. With this map you’ll find useful information on local facilities, routes, support
services and everything else you need to get cycling.
In March 2014 Kingston Council received funding from TfL to significantly improve cycling facilities in the borough.
Over the next few years we will build a network of high quality cycle routes and landmark projects
to help encourage more people to cycle more often.
Bike Security• Use good quality locks.
• Lock it properly to a fixed object.
• Leave it where it can be seen.
• Remove accessories.
Most police forces also offer a free security marking service for your bike. Contact your neighbourhood team for information.
Tips for Safer Cycling• Be aware that there are blind spots all
around large vehicles. It’s often safer to hang back.
• Ride in a straight line past parked cars, rather than dodge between them, and keep at least a full door’s width away in case a car door opens suddenly.
• Ride away from the gutter. If the road’s too narrow for vehicles to pass you safely it may be safer to ride towards the middle of the lane to prevent dangerous overtaking by other vehicles.
• Brighten up and use lights and reflectors when dark.
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Bike maintenanceBicycles work better and last longer when properly maintained. Ensure your brakes, tyres, gears, steering and lights are all in good condition and working before you set off. Kingston Council works in partnership with Eco-Op to provide basic bike maintenance courses.
For more information and how to book yourself on a course please visit www.kingston.gov.uk/cycling
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Cycle routes:
Busy roads
Quieter roads
In parks
Separated from traffic
Proposed schemes
Pedestrian only areas
Points of interest:
Bike parking
@KingstonPump
1 Kingston railway station
2 The Bentall Centre
3 Market Place
4 Eden Walk Shopping Centre
5 Museum
6 Library
7 Kingfisher Leisure Centre
8 Post Office
9 Guildhall
10 The Rose Theatre
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Useful Cycling Websites
www.kingston.gov.uk/cycling For more information on go cycle, cyclist training and bike maintenance courses.
www.cyclekingston.net A community website designed for all levels of cyclists and updated daily. Information on rides, events, cycling routes, cycle shops, buying advice, cycling clubs and lots more.
www.kingstoncycling.org.uk The Kingston branch of the London Cycling Campaign.
www.london.cyclestreets.net One of the best route planning sites which even tells you how big the hills are!
www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling Lots of news and information about cycling in London including a cycle journey planner.
www.urbancycleparking.org.uk Cycle parking in London.
Design and print www.graphicimpressions.co.uk
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