Interested in getting involved with Lewisham Cyclists? We have plenty of jobs that need doing to keep this group running or if you’re very time-limited just turn up to one of our weekly rides for an enjoyable sociable outing.
Just an hour to spare every few weeks or so? No problem. Whatever your skills, there will be something you can do. Check the list below and please get in touch – Alex, Jane and Tim (LC Committee)
Lewisham Cyclists Facebook Group is public so you can join that directly in Facebook.
If you want to join one of our WhatsApp or Slack groups please email us on lewishamcyclists@gmail.com
| Rides | We stage several rides a month ranging from family rides in the summer to London easy-going rides for less experienced cyclists and long, often hilly, country rides. |
| Things you can be involved in | More details | How to stay in touch |
| Participant | Sign up for rides on the LCC website. | Join our Facebook Group to see Events Check our website calendar Check for events on the LCC website |
| Marshal | Experienced riders who support our Ride Leaders. No prior experience of marshalling needed as we can train you, you just need to be a competent rider. | Join our ‘Ride Leader’ WhatsApp group |
| Ride Leader | You should have previously led formal cycle rides or have marshalled a few rides with us before training for this. | Join our ‘Ride Leader’ WhatsApp group |
| Workshops & Dr Bikes | We run monthly Dr Bikes or workshop sessions at several locations around the borough. These are very popular and keep people riding, particularly those who can’t afford to take their bikes to bike shops. |
| Need your bike to be fixed | Attend a session. We ask for a donation to cover any parts that we have to use in fixing your cycle. | Join our Facebook Group to see Events Check our website calendar Check for events on the LCC website |
| Helper | Helping set up and clear up afterwards. General admin like keeping lists of bikes being worked on, their owners’ contact details and using our card reader to take donations. | Join our ‘Volunteering’ WhatsApp group Join our Facebook Group to see Events |
| Bike Mechanic | If you’re a qualified mechanic or just someone who does their own bike maintenance competently you can help out at our workshop. | Join our ‘Volunteering’ WhatsApp group Join our Facebook Group to see Events |
| Campaigning | We have a number of ongoing campaigns to improve cycle routes and facilities in Lewisham. Recent successful campaigns include the completion of Cycleway 4 into Central London and the under-construction cycle lanes on Deptford Church Street. We are making good progress but we need more volunteers to help make things happen much faster. |
| Campaigner | Contribute to group consultation responses. Help with ride-overs with Councillors. Attend meetings with Councillors and Officers. Start a campaign in your local area e.g. for a road closure on a cycle route or for more cycle hangers. | Review our 2024 Objectives here Check our website calendar Attend a monthly meeting (hybrid) Join our ‘Slack’ Group(s) |
| Lewisham Family Cycling Library | We run a family cycling library which rents out a cargo bike, child trailers and child seats to help families cycle together with children of all ages. |
| Helper | Help with sessions showcasing the kit in local schools and parks. Train renters how to safely ride the cargo bike – we will train you first. | Join our ‘Volunteering’ WhatsApp group |
| Summer Fairs & other Community events | In the summer we usually have a stall at several community events across the borough. We also occasionally host bike breakfasts and do leafleting along major cycle routes in the borough. |
| Helper | Selling jumble, refreshments, handing out leaflets, discussing all aspects of cycling, explaining to people what we do. Donating refreshments – baking cakes, biscuits, snacks. | Join our ‘Volunteering’ WhatsApp group Join our Facebook Group to see Events Check our website calendar |
| Cycle path maintenance and general DIY | We occasionally do maintenance along cycle routes in Lewisham – cutting back small areas of vegetation overgrowth or re-aligning cycle route signs that have been knocked out of alignment. We also sometimes need help doing basic DIY in our bike workshop location(s). |
| Helper | If you’re happy doing a bit of gardening or basic DIY please come along. Sessions are usually only an hour or so and are taken at a leisurely pace. | Join our ‘Volunteering’ WhatsApp group |