London Cycling Festival
This May, the London Cycling Festival brings family cycling to 14 boroughs across London
This May, the London Cycling Festival brings family cycling to 14 boroughs across London
The London Cycling Festival is a brand-new event for London in 2025, with 14 boroughs participating with themed events, car-free spaces, entertainment, and LCC providing 30+ family-friendly cycle rides across London.
The London Cycling Festival is organised by London Cycling Campaign and London boroughs, with support from Lime* and Zero Emissions Network, and will bring together inclusive and family-friendly cycling events across London on 25th May, with additional events on 11th May (Redbridge) and 24th May (Hammersmith and Fulham).
As well as over 14 events and activities organised by local councils, trained LCC ride leaders and marshals will be running more than forty family-friendly and inclusive cycle rides across London boroughs, with rides designed to be suitable for children and less confident cyclists to join.
London Cycling Festival means wherever you are in London, even if you don’t normally cycle in your area, you and your family and friends will be able to get out on a cycle ride and enjoy the freedom cycling brings with other locals on 25 May.
Head over to the London Cycling Festival page to see the full list of events taking place, and book onto one today!
Speaking on the announcement of the London Cycling Festival, Will Norman, London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner said: “The new London Cycling Festival is an exciting opportunity for even more Londoners to experience the freedom and joy of cycling, with more than 30 family-friendly rides and entertainment across 14 boroughs.
“These marshalled rides are a fun way for those new to cycling or less confident on a bike to give it a go alongside others in their community, breaking down the barriers to active travel.
“The Mayor and TfL are committed to making cycling more accessible for all, and we are extremely proud of our work to expand the protected cycleway, which now spans over 400km in length.
“I encourage everyone to get out in their area and enjoy the festival, which supports the Mayor’s aim for a greener, fairer London for all.”
Tom Fyans, Chief Executive, London Cycling Campaign added: “We’re so excited to be working with Lime and councils across London to put on this festival.
“May’s a perfect time to get out and cycle in your area, and LCC’s inclusive rides mean even if you and your family don’t get out and cycle together normally, you can on 25 May, with our marshalled family-friendly group rides in your borough. This is a perfect moment to celebrate London’s amazing cycling together.”
Finally, Caroline Woodley, Mayor of Hackney, said: “Creating fun, social, and safe cycling zones is a brilliant way to encourage more people to explore London by bike—boosting cycling confidence and cutting transport emissions at the same time.
“Through the Zero Emissions Network, Hackney will be transforming streets into vibrant, car-free festival zones on 25 May with free cycling, walking and wheeling activities. Whether you’re a new or experienced cyclist, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, so we hope to see you there.”
* In addition to sponsoring the event, Lime are also supporting the event by making free Lime Bike hire vouchers available across the city. This includes all areas where Lime currently operates and some areas where it doesn’t currently. For example, Enfield is allowing Lime Bikes, Waltham Forest is not allowing Lime bikes for the day. Check the event listings for details.
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