Its quicker by bike!

A 4 mile trip in London takes on average: 40 minutes by car 30 minutes by public transport

Utility bike
Very popular in northern Europe, a sensible, no frills upright bike intended for short journeys to work or the shops, with 3-7 hub gears, full mudguards, and a chain guard.

Electric bicycles
A moped that uses a lithium battery with up to 30 miles on one charge, motor-assisted front wheel with speeds up to 15mph, fully functioning pedals and requiring no license, no MOT, no road tax and no insurance.

Keep your bike safe

Recent studies suggest that only 20% of bike thefts are reported to the Police. Unlocked bikes are vulnerable to theft in sheds or garages as well as on the street. Take the following tips to keep your bike secure: register your bike online at www.bikeregister.com add your bike to your home insurance take out cycle insurance. Both London Cyclists Campaign and British Cycling offer free insurance with membership take pictures of your bike and record the frame number buy a quality D lock lock your wheel and frame together when leaving your bike unattended choose parking places where there are people and natural surveillance take any quick release parts with you e.g. lights, saddles, wheels report any theft to police at home keep your bike out of sight

The Cycleable Cycling Club

This is a club based in Finsbury Park open for people with disabilities, with many adapted cycles for people to use on their own or with support. For more information contact Alex Papamichael on 020 8802 5642 or email alex.papamichael@haringey.gov.uk

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Cycling information and map

Includes cycle route map

Smarter Travel cycling guide

www.haringey.gov.uk/smartertravel

22 minutes by bike
Source: (TfL 2007)

Cycle for health

effective aerobic exercise regardless of age firms and tones the body helps lower blood pressure and standing heart rate raises metabolic rate, which helps lose weight less stress on joints compared to running helps reduce stress

Lee Valley Cycle - Ability Group

They provide cycling on adapted bikes, trikes, and tandems, for disabled people on Tottenham Marshes. Free for 2012 to club members. Contact Tony Harvey at info@tonyharveytraining.com or on 07817 750800

Cycle to save
no tax no fuel costs no MOT no insurance no licensing no breakdown recovery bills no parking costs

Racing bike
Drop handlebars, light wheels, thin, slick tyres and the most efficient and fastest of the bikes listed here. Racing bikes are prone to punctures and are not suitable for uneven surfaces.

Bike shops
Archway Cycles 183 Archway Road, N6 5BN 020 8340 9696 Finsbury Cycles 185 Seven Sisters Road, N4 3NS 020 7263 0007 Evans Cycles 31-35 Crouch End Hill, N8 8DH 020 8341 1306 Halfords Broad Lane Retail Park, N15 4QD 020 8365 1810 Halfords 59-61 High Road, Wood Green, N22 6BH 020 8829 8220 North London Autocycle 29 Great Cambridge Road, N17 7LH 020 8801 6996

Haringey Cycling and Triathlon Club

New members of all ages and abilities welcome. They are based at White Hart Lane Community Sports Centre, White Hart Lane, N22 5QW. Contact Terry OConnell on 020 8889 6704 or email toc06@btinternet.com

TfL cycling guides

London has 300kms of cycle lanes, 200kms of traffic free routes (parks, waterways), and 4000kms of other signed and recommended cycle routes. Order a free cycling guide from www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling or call 0843 222 1234.

Lee Valley Canoe Cycle

They provide adult and child cycle hire. Bring some photo ID and take a cycle ride around the marshes or along the Lee Valley Park. See website for prices. Groups welcome. Come and find us at The Workshop, Broxbourne Meadows, Mill Lane, Broxbourne, EN10 7AX or call us at 07747 873 831 or visit www.lvcc.biz

Choose the right bike for you

Soomaali

Mountain bike
Designed for off-road cycling with good manoeuvrability and lots of gears. Knobbly tyres means pedalling is harder and usually mudguards and carrier racks are not supplied.

Cycling in Haringey
Haringey Cycling Campaign
For details on regular meetings, Dr Bike events, and family cycle rides contact adam@tao.org.uk

Haringey Led Cycle Rides

In partnership with British Cycling, Haringey Council is sponsoring a number of led cycle rides. There will be a variety of rides catering for: children beginners families more experienced riders For more information visit www.goskyride.com

Folding bikes
Made for those combining bus, tube and train journeys. These bikes have small wheels and sometimes a lack of gears limits them to short urban journeys.
Trke

Two Wheels Good 143 Crouch Hill, N8 9QH 020 8340 4284 Future Cycle Training and Repairs 314 Park Road, N8 8LA 020 3538 0731 The Bicycle Maintenance Company 53 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HP 020 8883 3510

The Trax
An off-road cycling club The Trax holds weekly coaching sessions for children, beginner races and regular rides throughout the year. They organise races on the brand new Lordship Loop bike park in Lordship Rec. The races are specifically for beginners and people who have never raced before. They also organise rides led by women for women within and around Haringey. There are rides for all cycling abilities including beginners. Trax can loan you a bike for each ride, subject to availability. They are based at Lordship Rec, Tottenham. Further information can be found at www.thetrax.co.uk, or email mj@thetrax.co.uk or call Kris Kasperkiewicz on 07966 444 521 or Mario Schmoltzi on 07540 972 076.

Tottenham Hotspur Foundation

Weekly bike rides from the Tottenham Hotspurs White Hart Lane Stadium: bikes and helmets provided led by qualified Cycling Leaders up to 10 riders/group For more information email foundation@tottenhamhotspur.com or call 020 8365 5138.

Cycle Training City hybrid bike

Lighter, smoother tyres and a modified mountain bike frame with a more upright riding position and is especially adapted for urban cycling. This bike usually comes with mudguards and other utility fittings and can cope with a wide range of terrains a good option for everyday use. Expert training gets you confident and helps you keep safer on the road. Our trainers can assess your needs and give one to one or group training. To book visit www.cycletraining.co.uk and click on Lessons at the top of the page, or phone 020 7231 6005.

Dr Bike sessions
For details of free bike check events in the borough visit www.haringey.gov.uk/smartertravel or call Edwin Leigh on 020 8489 1492.

Pedal Power
An all ability cycling club running fortnightly on Saturday, 12 noon 4pm. For more information contact Jo Roach at info@pedalpowercc.org

Breeze Cycling Network

Fun, free informal bikes rides for women, organised by women. For more information on local rides, becoming a local Champion and much more visit www.goskyride.com/breeze

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Keep yourself safe

Wear reflective clothing and ALWAYS use lights at night. We recommend wearing a helmet but its your choice. Helmets need to be fitted properly. For guidance on safety and helmets visit The Bicycle Helmet Initiative Trust at www.bhit.org

The Brakethru Cycling Club

They are a club based in Broadwater Farm open for people with disabilities, with many adapted cycles for people to use on their own or with support. For more information contact Ken Shaw or Nicole Paterson on 020 8489 1019/1017 or 07815 410 390 or email nicole.paterson@haringey.gov.uk

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For more information on cycling in Haringey visit www.haringey.gov.uk/smartertravel

London Cycling Campaign

www.lcc.org.uk

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Lee Valley Regional Park

www.leevalleypark.org.uk

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British Cycling
www.britishcycling.org.uk

Transport for London

www.tfl.gov.uk/cycling

Sustainable transport
www.sustrans.org.uk

Cycle routes
www.londoncyclenetwork.org.uk

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Report a road problem email

streetscene@haringey.gov.uk

Key
Greenways- These are safe routes running through parks, forests, waterways and quiet residential streets - perfect if you're new to cycling, or want to build confidence Local Cycle Networks

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Cycles on Transport
London Underground
Fold-up cycles are free to take on all tubes at any time. Non fold-up cycles are free during off-peak on some lines but are not allowed on escalators.

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Cyclists Recommended Routes Shared Use (with walkers)

Cycle Parking Sports Centres

London Buses
Fold-up cycles are allowed onboard the bus at the drivers discretion and are treated as luggage or pushchairs.

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National Rail Services

Rail operators rules vary. Get a free Cycling by Train leaflet from stations or visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for guidance.