Hello and thanks for checking out our post that will discuss everything we know about biking in London. If you are looking to buy a new bike, for trails to explore, or want to learn about motorcycling in your area this blog should give you a clearer understanding of what is available.
The best bicycle shops near you will get us going because they should help more of you out than any other topic we are getting into. These stores should sell all kinds of standard pedal and electric bikes in addition to helmets and other gear that you may be after.
The best off-road and paved bike trails in London will also get a mention for anyone who is ready to get some exercise right now. As things move forward we will pivot more towards where to buy motorcycles and scooters as well as some local parts, gear, rental, and repair shops.
Expect to find a map for the area that can help you figure out which spot is closest to your current location, and anyone is interested can look through all of our posts on the United Kingdom right there.
Best Bike Shops In London
If you want to buy a new bike near you, get a helmet, or need some repairs done one of these stores should be able to handle any of the above:
Balfe’s Bikes Waterloo stocks and sells a broad choice of bicycles from Trek, Whyte, Cube, Tern, Specialized, Frog, and others as well as clothes and accessories plus they have a fully equipped workshop to repair and maintain your trusted machine.
Condor Cycles sells and builds bespoke bicycles as well as a wide range of clothes, accessories, and components. They also have full workshop facilities and a fitting service and they are open from 8am to 6pm Monday through Friday and 10am to 5pm on Saturday.
Custom-constructed bicycles and wheel construction is the specialty of SBC Cycles which also has a fully equipped professional cycling workshop that can handle any repair you may require. They are open from 10am to 6:30pm Tuesday through Saturday.
Bike Stamford Brook is a unique hip cycling shop that builds bespoke cycles of all kinds, has a wide range of accessories, clothes, footwear, and helmets and even offers quick repair service.
Brixton Cycles is a worker’s cooperative shop that sells Surly, Specialized, Genesis, and Trek bicycles as well as parts, accessories, and apparel. You can visit them from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am to 6pm on Saturday.
At The London Bicycle Workshop you can find expert bike care services for all types in the city along with a range of top-notch components and accessories.
Bicycle is the UK’s busiest bike fitting facility offering a wide range of new options and specializing in custom from Sarto, Festka, Independent Fabrication, No.22, Stelbel, and Moots as well as being a Bianchi dealer.
Richmond Station Cycle Centre sells and rent-out wonderful choice of Surly Bikes and merchants for the very useful Tern folding bikes and they also have great conventional workshop for service and repairs.
Blue Door Bicycles specializes in service and repairs and they also provide walk-in and same-day repairs with their professional team and top-of-the-line facility. They are open from 9am to 6pm on weekdays and until 5pm on Saturday.
Fudges Cycles Chiswick is an independent retailer and repair shop that sells high-quality bicycles and accessories in a variety of pricing ranges.
You can find a variety of bicycles and electric bicycles including brands like Trek, Specialized, Giant, Brompton, Frog, and others at Balfe’s Bikes Chiswick. They also offer a wide range of cycle clothing, spares, and accessories from top brands plus their fantastic workshop is equipped to handle everything from minor on-the-spot repairs to full servicing.
White’s Cycle Centre is a family-run cycle business that sells bicycles for all ages including e-bikes as well as a large choice of Rims, Hubs, and spokes. They also offer a fully-equipped workshop for all types of repairs and services.
Best Local Bike Trails
These London bike trails are great places to go cycling around the region:
Haggerston Park BMX Track
Riverview Walk & River Pool Linear Park
Parkland Walk
Horniman Nature Trail
Jubilee Country Park
Hornfair Park BMX Track
Richmond Park at Richmond
Ham Lands at Richmond
Haggerston Park BMX Track is based on the Goldsmith’s Row side of Haggerston Park just north of the Hackney City Farm.
As part of the Waterlink Way, Riverview Walk & River Pool Linear Park offers a walking and cycling path that connects Sydenham with the Thames.
Parkland Walk is 4.5 miles long and offers an opportunity to appreciate nature in the middle of the city. It is London’s longest local nature reserve and home to a diverse mix of ecosystems and species.
The Horniman Nature Trail is approximately half a mile long and is located on the historic Crystal Palace and South London Junction Railway site.
Part of a wildlife corridor that connects to open countryside through Petts Wood and Scadbury Park Local Nature Reserve along the London LOOP, Jubilee Country Park offers a cycling route for visitors to enjoy.
Hornfair Park BMX Track is a hidden gem for kids and adults alike and the track is designed for beginner and intermediate riders.
Richmond Park is one of London’s eight Royal Parks that spans 2,500 acres and has off-road cycling along the Tamsin Trail.
Spanning 72 hectares along the River Thames, Ham Lands is a beautiful natural reserve located between Richmond and Kingston.
Gunnersbury Triangle Local Nature Reserve is a 2.57-hectare (6.4-acre) Chiswick local nature reserve with an access across the road from Chiswick Park Station (District line).
Motorcycle & Repair Shops In Your Area
Visit a motorcycle shop when you need to buy a new one, are trying to find new parts and gear, or are searching for a high quality mechanic to do repairs:
Emem Bikestore sells new and used scooters and motorbikes as well as accessories, helmets, and other items from 11am to 5pm Monday through Friday and 10am to 2pm on Saturday.
MM Motorcycles buys and sells high-quality used motorcycles and scooters as well as providing excellent valet services of any size.
You can find a wide range of new and used scooters and motorcycles along with various components, apparel, and accessories at Central Bikes which also offers services from minor repairs to full engine rebuilds.
Infinity is Central London’s premier seller of gear, helmets, and accessories. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm and 10am to 5pm on Sunday.
At Urban Rider you can find everything you need for motorcycle and e-bike riding including clothing, parts, and accessories.
Snobs Custom Cycles specializes on customizing, repairing, and maintaining Harley Davidsons, Buells, Victorys, Indians, and American V-Twins as well as selling motorcycles, parts, accessories, and clothing.
FWR sells the cheapest tires in the country as well as new and used components and accessories and even offers a variety of services from 8:30am to 5:30pm on weekdays and 9:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday.
A wide range of products and services for motorcycle enthusiasts including new and used motorcycles and scooters, parts, protective gear, footwear, helmets, and accessories are offered at T T T. They also provide service, repairs, and MOT’s and they are open on weekdays from 10am to 6pm.
West London Bikes & Scooters specializes in new and used motorcycle and scooter sales, maintenance, authentic parts, tires, clothes, and accessories. They are open from 9am to 6:30pm on weekdays and until 5pm on Saturday.
A large range of Yamaha sports bike, parts, clothes, and accessories as well as a fully qualified maintenance and repair crew are featured at West London Yamaha from 9am to 5:30pm Monday through Friday and until 5pm on Saturday.
Scooter World stocks and sells a variety of excellent used scooters to fit all budgets and lifestyles as well as accessories and repairs and MOT’s at competitive costs from 9am to 6pm Monday through Saturday.
Motorcycle MOT Centre is a local family-run garage that offers a variety of professional garage services including automobile and sales, servicing, and repairs. They also have a MOT station and sell and service Oset electric bikes.
At Kajarana Motorcycles there’s a comprehensive range of services including repairs, full servicing, and engine building. They also buy and sell motorcycles, offer tires, parts, and accessories to meet your needs.
That is all we have for now but we plan to update this often. All of those local bike shops, trails, and places to buy motorcycles or get repairs done near you are ready whenever you need them.
Feel free to use the comments to let us know if we got anything incorrect or to share any tips or tricks you might have on what is available in the region. Now go have fun buying a new bike or motorcycle at a shop or cruising around one of the trails in your area.
