Sign-up for Cycle Skills Discover your city on two wheels and pick up tips on cycling safely with confidence. There's a free session to anyone who lives, works or studies in Havering. Learn new skills from a qualified instructor. Tailor your session from basic to advanced commuter skills. Book your free Cycle Skills session at a time and place that suits you online here.

FREE Bike Marking

Saturday 3 September, 11am - 2pm

On Saturday 3 September the local Safer Transport Team hold a regular bike marking stall at Romford Market. Members of LCC will be on hand to supply advice on all things cyling.

The stall is near LLoyds Bank / Cycles UK.. Romford Market Place. Email contact@haveringcyclists.org for more information.

Bike parking for Hornchurch Tube Station If you’re travelling by tube on the District Line from Hornchurch, and want to cycle to the station, do remember there are now stainless steel cycle parking bullrings between the station and The Railway Hotel.

Havering Cyclist Monthly meeting and AGM Havering Cyclists' next monthly meeting will be on Monday 12 September at J.J.Moons in Hornchurch. Their AGM will be held as part of their monthly meeting on Monday 10 October.

Cycle in a breath of fresh air

CleanSpace is a UK initiative that allows cyclists to monitor air pollution levels and reward them for the miles they cycle.

You can download the CleanSpace app, view an interactive map of air quality ,and track your journeys so you know just how clean your rides are. Travelling in a manner that doesn’t cause pollution gets you ‘CleanMiles’ that you can redeem with reward partners like Halfords (for a free bike lock or water bottle) or 20 per cent off at First Bike, to name a few.

Cycling on Facebook If you're on Facebook please like the Havering Council cycling page, where you'll find regular news and information about cycling in the Borough.

The latest cycling information

More information is available on Havering Council's website. You can also view cycling videos on Havering Council's YouTube channel.

Local cycling groups There are several cycling groups that operate in Havering.  All welcome new members and offer the opportunity to ride with fellow cyclists. You can also search for clubs further afield using the club finder tool on the British Cycling website. See the list of local cycling groups here.

Bike maintenance courses are back

The popular bike maintenance courses will take place at Hornchurch Country Park Depot, South End Road, Hornchurch, RM13 7YH.

Saturday 24 September: two basic bike maintenance courses, 10am - 12pm and 1pm - 3pm.

Saturday 1 October: advanced bike maintenance course, 10am - 4pm, with one hour for lunch.

People should bring their own bikes and wear overalls or old clothes.

The classes are generously funded by the Friends of Ingrebourne Valleyand Hornchurch Country Park.

To book your free place(s) please contact jeff.stafford@haveringcyclists.org or call 07710302603.

£10,000 grants available to support cycling projects Cycling Grants London offers grants of up to £10,000 over 3 years to projects that encourage London’s diverse communities to cycle more often and more safely. The current funding round is now open, and runs until Monday 19 September. More information here.

Free CPC Training

Next courses - Wednesday 7 and Monday 19 September, CEME Innovation Centre Rainham

This one day Safer Urban Driver training course educates drivers about road safety in relation to cyclists and pedestrians, including a bike ride where they experience life on London's roads as a cyclist.

Drivers can register for free places on the CPC accredited courses, or businesses can book a free course for drivers at the  training course for their drivers at their premises (minimum 16 drivers).

Find out more information and book on a course here.

Schools cycle training All of Havering’s schools are entitled to offer free cycle training to their pupils, from Learn to Ride through to Bikeability Level Three. If your child’s school isn’t currently taking part in our cycle training programme and you would like them to receive its benefits please ask the school to consider participating. For more information the school can email here.

London cycle maps New cycle guides containing an A-Z map of different parts of London are available. The maps show signed cycle routes, quiet roads recommended by cyclists, greenways and stations with cycle parking. Maps five and eight are particularly relevant to Havering. Order your copies here.

Cycle News archive Past editions of Cycle News can be viewed here.

Roadworks and more Havering Council’s weekly email Travel Update gives details of forthcoming roadworks and other transport issues affecting the Borough. Sign up for your copy here.