Few places in the UK have a cycle network as extensive (and well-maintained) as within Central London, and there are lots of options to access work without having to use busy roads.
If you are new to cycling in the area or havenโt been out on your bike for a while, itโs worth checking out the best route to work โ with lots of off-street routes and designated cycle lanes you might just find itโs a lot simpler than you thought.
Active Travel Guide
On the MyCommute Active Travel Guide for London we have highlighted some of the key routes across and through Central London which we hope will be of use. You can download the Active Travel Guide from the resources page by following the link below.
Transport for London
The TfL website is a great starting point. On their site you can download cycle maps and routes and on their Route Planner page you can even select the sort of route you want by bike; quiet side streets which might take a bit longer, fast routes which might mean you are in traffic more or the shortest route โ often a mixture of the two!ย
CycleStreets
Another useful resource is the CycleStreets website and app, you can find a link below.ย It provides a detailed journey plan and displays useful information such as how many calories you will burn, how long the journey will take, and even how hilly the route is.
Useful Apps
There are now a wide range of apps available to help you with your bike journey, we’ve pulled together a guide so you can explore which apps work best for you!
Alternatively, get in touch with the MyCommute team at london@my-commute.com or use the form on the contact page to get a personal journey plan, setting out your route options with handy tips for a more enjoyable journey to work!