Unfortunately despite the success of the Boris bikes London still isn’t the most bike friendly City there are some bike Lanes but often bikes cars and buses have to share the roads and this can be dangerous so there are a few things everyone can do to make their bike trip
Safer whether you’re on a Boris bike or your own bike firstly you have to obey the rules of the road you mustn’t cycle on the Pavements and you mustn’t cycle through red lights you should wear a helmet and bright clothes you don’t have to wear a helmet to ride a bike in the UK but it’s probably a good idea you really shouldn’t use your phone or wear headphones while cycling you must be able to see and hear
What is going on around you You but if you are careful a bike is the best way to see a city like London and being able to borrow one for free makes it even better