Transport for London has just launched the interactive Cycle London website. The new look site has been updated as part of London's Summer of Cycling, and is aimed at anyone from new or occasional cyclists to regular cycle commuters.
Londoners who are considering taking up cycling can use the website to find out how to get cycle training in their local area or simply to work out the best route for getting from A to B. Those who cycle more regularly can order one of TfL's free London Cycle Guides from the site, which contain a series of 14 area maps covering every square mile of the Capital.
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, wants the site to become a useful resource for anyone thinking of taking to two wheels and is asking London's cyclists to contribute to the site by sharing links, news, and uploading their favourite biking photos.
Johnson said of the new site: "Transport for London's cycling pages are invaluable for everyone that cycles in the Capital, and making the pages more interactive is a superb idea. I will certainly be logging on to check out the tips of fellow cyclists and may well contribute a few nuggets of wisdom myself."
Cycle London inlcudes information about upcoming cycling events such as the BikeJam at Tour of Britain on 7th September and the Sky Sports London Freewheel on the 21st September.
The cycling pages also provide a useful resource whereby interested residents can find out how to apply for grants to help grow cycling in their local communities.
Peter McBride, Head of Cycling, Walking and Accessibility at TfL, said: "Cycling is a fantastic way to get around London, but if you're getting started, or if you're thinking of riding to an unfamiliar part of the Capital, it can be tricky to work out the best way to get somewhere, or where to park once you've arrived"
"The new cycling pages on the TfL website have been designed for cyclists with the help of cyclists, and we want to encourage everyone who cycles in London to contribute to the site.
"By working together, we hope that the new website will inspire even more people to join in London's cycling revolution."
TfL are now investing in cycling at a rate of £55 million per year; a tenfold increase on levels of investment in 2001. Over a similar period cycling in the capital has seen a 91% rise.
Through incremental improvements to cycling infrastructure, improved safety for cyclists, better education about the benefits of cycling, and a sustained investment in cycling training, TfL hope to increase cycling in the capital by 400% by 2025 (compared to 2000).
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