The "Cycling" tab above contains information about traveling via bike. Many people aren't fully aware of the incredible benefits that each brings, or are perhaps daunted by getting started.

You can learn all about how incredibly good biking is for you, get top-tips from cycling professionals and also debunk common myths about the activity.

Barclays Hire Bikes or “Boris Bikes” as they are more commonly known are a fantastic way to view the city. They are available 24 hours a day, all year round. It's self-service and there's no booking. Simply take a cycle, ride it where you like, then return it, ready for the next person.

To locate your nearest docking station check out the “Hire a Bike” page, or for more information on the Barclays Hire Scheme check out the “Cycling” tab.

This is a UK-wide cycle journey planner system, which lets you plan routes from A to B by bike. It is designed by cyclists, for cyclists, and caters for the needs of both confident and less confident cyclists. Simply type in your start location and finsh location and the journey planner will generate you a choice of cycle routes. Its located in the "Apps" tab, try it out now.

If you want to tour around the historic city and other major attractions of London or even get a local perspective on the east end on your bicycle, we recommend you to take a look at some of the best bicycle tours of this city. Expert tour guides will guide you through some of the most enticing things to see on a comfortable bicycle provided to you by the guides themselves and all the accessories necessary for your trip. Check out the "Tours" tab for more details.