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Friday 1 Aug 2025

TfL Cycle Sundays is back, offering unlimited free Santander Cycle rides every Sunday in August

TfL Cycle Sundays is back, offering unlimited free Santander Cycle rides every Sunday in August: TfL Image - Cycle Sundays

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  • Santander Cycles is offering free unlimited 60 minute rides to all Londoners and visitors on Sundays in August to celebrate TfL Cycle Sundays  
  • TfL Cycle Sundays encourages those new to cycling to give it a go, providing beginner-friendly routes, leisure ride routes and cycle training tips 
  • Free day passes are available via the TfL website and can be redeemed from the app, website or from one of the more than 800 docking stations available across London 
  • For the first time this year, e-bikes can also be redeemed with day passes offer 
  • TfL has teamed up with fitness apps Strava and Komoot to help cyclists track and record their activities with easy to follow cycle routes across London 

Cycle Sundays is back, with Transport for London (TfL) and Santander Cycles offering free and unlimited 60-minute rides for all on every Sunday in August (starting 3rd August). With Cycle Sundays, TfL is encouraging Londoners and visitors to the capital, especially those who are new to cycling, to try exploring London by bike on Sundays.

Santander Cycles are used by hundreds of thousands of Londoners each week – with 12,000 cycles available, including more than 2,000 electric cycles from more than 800 docking stations.

It is quick and simple for everyone to enjoy free bike rides throughout Sundays in August – TfL Cycle Sundays offer codes are available on the Santander Cycles discounts page and can be redeemed at any docking station terminal by choosing a Day Pass and entering the code. Passes can also be redeemed through the Santander Cycles app.

This year, for the first time, Santander e-bikes can also be redeemed as part of the Day Pass offer but they must be hired via the Santander Cycles app or with a membership key and are only available to registered members. Membership is free and can be created online or through the app. Rides exceeding 60 minutes will incur additional charges of £1.65 for each additional 60 minutes for pedal bikes and £3 for each additional 60 minutes for an e-bike.

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TfL Cycle Sundays, launched in 2024 and developed in collaboration with leading cycling organisations, offers beginner friendly routes selected by TfL and a range of partners including British Cycling, Cycle Sisters, JoyRiders, London Cycling Campaign, Sustrans and Wheels for Wellbeing. The routes, which give cyclists of all abilities a choice of leisure rides up to ten miles long on quiet roads and paths, include park rides in Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill, an accessible cycle through Hyde Park and Notting Hill, a loop through Tower Hamlets and many more spanning the capital, including in outer London boroughs.

TfL has partnered with fitness tracking apps Strava and Komoot for easy ways to access and track leisure routes across London, including in outer London boroughs. Riders will be able to see the map in real time with directions, track their route length, see the route difficulty level, elevation levels and how busy the road is. TfL has recently launched an improved cycle journey planner in the TfL Go app, which now shows users what percentage of the chosen journey is on Cycleways and highlighting them on the map, making it easier than ever to plan their journey.

A full list of routes can be found on the TfL Cycle Sundays website, which can be accessed through Strava and Komoot. The website also offers cycling discounts, links to cycling organisations and their events and access to TfL's free online Cycle Skills course for new cyclists or anyone who needs a refresher to get cycling again.

Earlier this week, TfL and Santander celebrated the 15th anniversary of cycle hire in the capital. TfL launched London's flagship cycle hire scheme on 30 July 2010 across eight London boroughs with 315 docking stations. Today, there are more than 12,000 cycles available, including 2,000 electric cycles from more than 800 docking stations.

Will Norman, London's Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “TfL Cycle Sundays is back and better than ever, offering Londoners and visitors to our city free bike travel every Sunday throughout August. Cycling can be for everyone and it really is the best way to explore London this summer, with more than 410km of cycling routes available for both beginners and experienced riders. The Mayor and I are encouraging everyone to take up this fantastic offer as we continue to champion cycling and build a heathier, greener and more accessible London for everyone.”

David Eddington, Head of Cycle Hire at TfL, said: “We want everyone to enjoy the benefits of cycling, which is why we excited to see more Londoners or visitors to the capital, try out our easy and fun routes across London.

“Cycling is not only brilliant for your physical and mental health but also is a great way of getting around and exploring London. Whether you have never been on a bike, or are a regular user, we look forward to seeing many people claiming their free Santander cycle every Sunday in August.”

Mariam Draaijer, CEO of JoyRiders Britain CIC, said: “Cycle Sundays is a brilliant initiative to help Londoners rediscover the joy and freedom of cycling. At JoyRiders, we know from experience how important it is to have safe, accessible routes that build confidence – especially for women and communities underrepresented in cycling. We’re proud to have contributed to creating routes that are welcoming, scenic and practical, and we hope many will use this opportunity to get on a bike and see their city in a new way.”

Brian Bell, Vice President of Global Communications and Social Impact at Strava, said: “TfL Cycle Sundays is a brilliant initiative that continues to create opportunities for people to experience and explore London on two wheels. We have partnered with TfL for a number of years through Strava Metro, the leading platform for active transportation data to make human-powered travel safe, accessible and efficient, and are proud that through our work together London's cycling infrastructure has been improved to make active transportation more accessible. At Strava, we believe everyone of all ability levels should be able to be active, safely. Through the TfL Cycle Sundays, we can’t wait to see London's community, and people visiting the capital, enjoy the benefits of cycling.”

TfL's Cycling Action Plan 2 highlights the fundamental role cycling plays in making a greener, more progressive city. It is essential to broaden the appeal of cycling to a more diverse range of Londoners to ensure cycling levels continue to increase at pace and that all Londoners benefit from the health and economic benefits of cycling. TfL's research shows that people from under-represented groups are open to taking up cycling, but experience different barriers, and the plan outlines ambitious evidence-led measures to support these groups by addressing these barriers.  

Contact Information

TfL Press Office
 Transport for London
0343 222 4141
pressoffice@tfl.gov.uk

Notes to editors

TfL Cycle Sundays leisurely routes include: 

Central London 

Barking & Dagenham 

  • Barking Park Figure of 8 (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Dagenham's green spaces (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Eastbury and Parks Tour (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Tour of the Parks (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Barnet 

  • Barnet at its Best - by Bike! (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Oak Hill Park Fun (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Bexley 

  • Sidcup to Avery Hill Park (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • Thamesmead Lakes/Crossways Loop (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 

Brent 

  • Dollis Hill to City of London (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • Granville via canal to the Collective at Old Oak (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • Tour of Brent Parks from Kilburn (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 

Bromley 

  • Norman Park Dash (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Camden 

  • Back and Forth Across the Heath (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Hampstead Heath Link (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Hampstead Heath to Primrose Hill (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • King's Cross Loop (from JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 

Croydon 

  • A Wander round Wandle Park (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Let's Hit the Parks! (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Tram and Lake Loop (British Cycling - accessible) on komoot or Strava 

Ealing 

  • Acton to Wormwood Scrubs (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • Dr Who Trail (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • S3 Southall and Greenford (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • S4 North Ealing (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 

Enfield 

  • River Lea Discoverer (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Greenwich 

  • Greenwich to Woolwich (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • Tower Bridge to Greenwich (Sustrans) on komoot or Strava 

Hackney 

  • Dalston to Finsbury Park (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • Millfields Park Return (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Cycle Tour (British Cycling - accessible) on komoot or Strava 

Hammersmith & Fulham 

  • Boat Race Ride (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Haringey 

  • Bruce Grove Loop (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • Haringey to Walthamstow Wetlands (Cycle Sisters) on komoot or Strava 
  • Loop de Loop Through the Parks (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Secret Safari (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 

Havering 

  • Follow the Leader (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Historic Byways and Greenways (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Romford Ride through Raphael and Lodge Farm Parks (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Hillingdon 

  • The Uxbridge Lido Cycle (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Town to Country Adventure (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Hounslow 

  • From Osterley Park House and Stables Courtyard to Lampton Park BikeHub (Cycle Sisters) on komoot or Strava 
  • National Trust Osterley Park and House (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Southall Parkside (Cycle Sisters) on komoot or Strava 

Islington 

  • Angel to Finsbury Park Return (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • From St P to Vicky P (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Parks and stadiums old and new with a trip through the woods (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Kensington & Chelsea 

  • Hyde Park and Notting Hill Loop (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 

Kingston 

  • A Trip to the River (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Hampton Court to Kingston (TfL Cycleway) on komoot or Strava 
  • Surbiton to Richmond Park (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 

Lambeth 

  • Brixton to Brockwell Park (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • Clapham Common to Battersea Power Station Return (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • South West London Commons (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Lewisham 

  • Chinbrook Meadows Loop (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Deptford Family Ride (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • Forster Memorial Park (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Merton 

  • The Wandle Trail (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Newham 

  • Let's roam - Roding Valley Way (Newham Council) on komoot or Strava 
  • Let's roam - South of the River (Newham Council) on komoot or Strava 
  • Let's Roam - Traffic Free Loop (Newham Council) on komoot or Strava 

Redbridge 

  • Fairlop waters family ride (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Redbridge cultural tour (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • South Redbridge Parks Tour (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Valentine's Park to Leytonstone Hollow Ponds (Cycle Sisters) on komoot or Strava 
  • Valentine's Park to Redbridge Lakes & Claybury Woods (Cycle Sisters) on komoot or Strava 

Richmond 

  • A Taste of Ham (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • New Crane Path/Thames Path (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 
  • Palaces of West London (London Cycling Campaign) on komoot or Strava 

Southwark 

  • Burgess Park Cycleway Loop (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • Southwark Park Ecology Trail (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • Surrey Quays and Rotherhithe Loop (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 

Sutton 

  • Beddington Park (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Tower Hamlets 

  • Tower Hamlets Cycleway Loop (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • Waterways to Wapping (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

Waltham Forest 

  • A wander down the hill (Waltham Forest Council) on komoot or Strava 
  • Coppermill Circle (Waltham Forest Council) on komoot or Strava 
  • Hollow Ponds Return (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 
  • Leyton Jubilee Park to Hollow Pond (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava  
  • Murder and the Orient (Waltham Forest Council) on komoot or Strava 
  • Planes, Bikes and Automobiles (Waltham Forest Council) on komoot or Strava 
  • Wanstead Flats to Hackney Marshes (JoyRiders) on komoot or Strava 

Wandsworth 

  • Battersea Park Loop (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 
  • King George's Park Pootle (British Cycling) on komoot or Strava 

 

  • Santander Cycles Side quests is a route generator which creates randomly selected routes around the capital, each of a different difficulty level and a theme, such as food spots or film locations. 
  • Hiring a Santander Cycle is easy and one of the most affordable ways to travel in the capital. The Day Pass allows unlimited journeys under 60 minutes for 24 hours from £3.50. Santander Cycles e-bikes are available to members for an additional £1 per journey with the Day Pass, monthly and annual members. E-bikes are only available to registered members. Anyone can become a member by creating an account for free online or through the app.  

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