Kentish Town Pedals

Join us for a friendly bike ride to explore the local area, keep active, build cycling confidence and have fun.

This short monthly bike ride is suitable for everyone – we get moving at a gentle pace with regular stops along the way whenever we need to. We usually cycle about 5-6 miles in total and always have a longer stop at a café to relax with refreshments when we reach halfway. The whole ride takes about two hours including the break.

The ride is especially suitable for you if any of the following apply:

• you have recently learned or are returning to cycling and would like to build your confidence at cycling in the local area.
• you would like to improve your overall fitness with some gentle exercise and movement – it’s a similar level of effort to going for a walk.
• you are keen to spend time outdoors connecting with nature and the local community.
• you would like to meet people and take part in a fun activity together.

You don’t have to be an experienced cyclist to take part, as long as you can can steer, pedal and use your brakes then this ride will be suitable. If you are a complete beginner you should get a free lesson from Camden Council first and then join our rides after you’ve learned the basics.

This is a regular ride happening on the first Saturday of each month. The route varies each time typically via cycleways, quiet roads and parks – we always include a refreshment stop. The ride is organised by Camden Cyclists in collaboration with local NHS GP practices. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a quick chat about the ride before joining, please email Suzanne at ktride@camdencyclists.org.uk.

Borrowing a bike:

We have a couple of bikes available to borrow, you can reserve one together with your place using the form below. You need to arrive a little earlier at 9:45am so we can get the bike set up for you before we start. If you would like to wear a helmet, we do have a couple available to borrow with the bikes, but please bring your own if you have access to one as this will ensure it fits well.

Bike checkups:

If you haven’t used your bike for a while, you might be struggling with flat tyres, worn brake pads and more… We do bike checkups and a mini-workshop to make minor repairs before we set off. You need to arrive a little earlier at 9:30am if you would like a bike checkup.

Book your free place:

You can book your place on the ride and reserve a bike using the forms below.

If you need to cancel please email us at ktride@camdencyclists.org.uk so we can free up the space for others.

(You can also email us if you would like to come on a ride that is full or if there are no more bikes available and we will add you to a waiting list.)

Ride checklist

• Check the forecast and bring clothing suitable for the weather (including gloves if it is cold).
• Water bottle – we’ll have a few stops along the way.
• Bike lock if you have one (if not we can lock multiple bikes together).
• There will be a refreshment break with a cafe if you would like to buy a drink and snack or you can also bring your own.
• Toilets available at the refreshment break, but not usually at the start and end of the ride.
• Please arrive by 10am for a quick ride briefing. We will be there from 9:30am onwards, so come earlier if you would like a bike checkup or are borrowing a bike.
• If you need to cancel or amend your booking, or have have any questions about the event, please email ktride@camdencyclists.org.uk