Velophiles and lycra-loving Londoners, listen up. This month, TfL is handing out passes to let you cycle around the city for free every Sunday.
Yep, you read that right. On the last day of each week in July, a Santander Cycles Day Pass will cost you exactly zilch, meaning you can get unlimited 60-minute rides every Sunday this month, starting from July 5.
Transport for London and Santander Cycles first launched the Cycle Sundays scheme in 2024 to get the Big Smoke biking. Now, they’re bringing it back to encourage people to use TfL’s electric fleet of two-wheelers.
So how does it work? Well, TfL Cycle Sundays offers codes via the discounts page on the Santander Cycles app. You’ll need a bank card or your phone to complete the process, which can be done at any docking station terminal by selecting a Day Pass and typing in the promo code. Day passes usually cost £3.50 and offer unlimited 60-minute rides over a 24-hour period.
Here’s a list of the promo codes you’ll need throughout the month to unlock free rides:
- CYCLEJULY5 (July 5)
- CYCLEJULY12 (July 12)
- CYCLEJULY19 (July 19)
- CYCLEJULY26 (July 26)
You’ll also be able to unlock e-bikes with these codes, but you’ll have to become a member first. Membership is free and can be created online or through the app. Once registered, you can hire an electric bike through the Santander Cycles app or with a membership key.
As part of the month-long scheme, TfL has also mapped out a selection of beginner-friendly routes. There are more than 50 to choose from, including park rides in Hampstead Heath and Primrose Hill, an accessible cycle in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and a Cycleway loop from Clapham Common to Battersea Power Station. You can find the routes on both Strava and komoot.
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