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Frequently Asked Questions:
What time does the tour start?
Where do the tours start from?
Getting there by public transport:
Getting there by car:
Who are the guides?
How long is the tour?
Can I bring my own bike?
What about refreshments and breaks?
Is London a safe place to cycle?
What if I have a problem with my bike on the tour?
Do you cycle in bad weather?
Do you provide bicycle hire?
Is this the right tour for me?
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What time does the tour start? Back to top |
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The tour starts at 10am. We ask people who are hiring bikes to turn up 10 minutes beforehand so we can ensure that the bicycle is correct for you. |
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Where do the tours start from? Back to top |
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Our tour starts outside the bicycle hire shop On Your Bike London which is situated at:
52-54 Tooley Street
London Bridge
SE1 2SZ
Google Maps Link
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Getting there by public transport: Back to top
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| From London Bridge station/tube station, take the Tooley Street exit. Walk down Tooley Street, past the London Dungeons. The bicycle shop On Your Bike London is situated on your right hand side after approximately 200m. |
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Getting there by car: Back to top
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| The nearest car park is the multi-storey NCP Snowsfields , which is situated approx 250m away. At the weekend it is possible to park in the tunnel next door (Weston St). |
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Who are the guides? Back to top
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A visit to London will be made more enjoyable and meaningful with a guide. We have great guides who are Londoners and know the city like the back of their hands. See http://picasaweb.google.com/nathanservini/TourGuides02# They are friendly and will do their utmost to ensure you have a pleasant experience. As well as learning a lot about the places you visit, you will be surprised, amused, thrilled and moved as you discover the delights of London.
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How long is the tour? Back to top |
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| Cycle Tours London provide the longest cycling tours in London: on average our tours last over 6 hours making sure you see the best the capital has to offer. |
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Can I bring my own bike? Back to top
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| Of course you can. What's more if you do bring your own bike you will save yourself £12. |
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What about refreshments and breaks? Back to top |
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We have two scheduled breaks.
Firstly we stop at the World Famous Camden Market that oozes originality and fun. For 20 minutes you will have the opportunity to wander around this amazing market place, where you will have ample time to enjoy the bustling stores and the peculiar blend of refreshments that are on offer.
Our second scheduled stop will be in the heart of Greenwich (The World Heritage Site). For 40 minutes you can forget the usual stress of high street shopping and visit Greenwich Market for a unique shopping experience. A visit to this covered market (granted a Royal Charter in 1700) is a highlight of any trip to Greenwich. Take advantage of the food market with a large selection of tasty food-to-go.
Our tour guides will look after your bikes for you at each stop allowing you the freedom to wander off and to enjoy your breaks. |
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Is London a safe place to cycle? Back to top |
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| 70% of our tour route is exclusively for cyclists and pedestrians, this is because we cycle through parks, canals and bicycle paths. Where this is not possible we use roads that are preferred by cyclists. This being London inevitably we will sometimes use roads that are used by mainstream traffic, however we usually have two guides looking out for your safety on each tour. |
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What if I have a problem with my bike on the tour? Back to top
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| Our guides are equipped with repair kits and they are there to help you and make your tour as enjoyable as possible. |
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Do you cycle in bad weather? Back to top |
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Most of our customers are happy to ride in the rain, however on the rare occasion we need to cancel the tour due to uncomfortable or dangerous climatic conditions, you will receive a refund. We monitor the weather forecast before every tour and will contact you via text to let you know if your tour is canceled |
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Do you provide bicycle hire? Back to top |
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Yes, We provide good quality "Trek" hybrid cycles for the tours. Trek bikes are comfortable upright-riding bikes that are great for on road and through the parks. |
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Is this the right tour for me? Back to top |
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Most people who enjoy a weekend ride at home will enjoy this tour, averaging 5 miles per hour this tour should suit most people of reasonable fitness. This tour is suitable for mixed abilities, for instance following lunch at Greenwich you can opt for a 50 meter ascent to the Royal Observatory and marvel at the panoramic views of the river Thames and the City of London then enjoy the descent through the Royal Park to rejoin the group, or you can simply relax and have an extended 20 minute lunch break at Greenwich itself. You decide. |
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