We've got some real cycling weather on our hands at the moment — and right on cue, TfL is offering free rides on Santander Cycles every Sunday this month.
Launched in 2024, TfL Cycle Sundays offer unlimited free 60-minute rides from over 800 docking stations across the city.
Normally, a Santander Cycles day pass costs £3.50 (still very good value) for unlimited 60-minute rides — that is, you can have as many journeys as you like, but each must be 60 minutes or under. But on Sundays this July you won't be charged a penny*.
To access the freebie, visit any Santander Cycles docking station, choose a day pass and enter the relevant code for that day (see below). You'll need to use a bank card/mobile phone to complete the process.
Day passes for Santander e-bikes can also be redeemed as part of the 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.
The days and codes are:
🚲 5 July (code CYCLEJULY5)
🚲 12 July (code CYCLEJULY12)
🚲 19 July (code CYCLEJULY19)
🚲 26 July (code CYCLEJULY26)
Not sure where to pedal to? TfL has published a list of suggested cycle-friendly routes, in cahoots with komoot and Strava.
For more information/inspiration on Cycle Sundays, visit TfL's website.
* As with the usual offer, if you err over the 60-minute time slot, you'll incur a charge of £1.65 for every extra 60 minutes. Basically, don't go cycling around the Capital Ring in one fell swoop.
