Bike Maintenance Sessions
Young people aged 10–17 are invited to attend free Bike Maintenance Sessions at Myplace. The sessions will provide practical, hands-on advice on basic bike maintenance and how to keep your...
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Cycling, scooting, skateboarding & rollerskating
Whether you want to visit Romford Skatepark, or explore new cycle routes, there are lots of places and groups you can join in Havering.
Get cycling
- Havering Council run free cycle proficiency training for children, schools, families and adults looking to get cycling.
- Bikeability run free training courses for young people up to 11 years old.
- Follow Transport for London's free online cycle skills course and get 15% off at Halfords.
Cycling routes
- National Cycle Network: There is a large network of quiet traffic-free roads which form part of the National Cycle Network and make cycling safe, quick and enjoyable.
- Routes: Explore Havering's heritage cycle routes and the Romford area cycling map.
- British Cycling: Find free routes, led rides and community cycles on the British Cycling Let's Ride website.
- CycleStreets map: Use the CycleStreets map to plan your cycles.
Cycling groups
- Havering Cyclists' Touring Club
- Becontree Wheelers Cycling Club
- Essex Herts Mountain Biking
- Find free routes, led rides and community cycles on the British Cycling Let's Ride website.
- Havering Cyclists' Touring Club
- Becontree Wheelers Cycling Club
- Essex Herts Mountain Biking
- Find free routes, led rides and community cycles on the British Cycling Let's Ride website.
Buying & hiring bikes
Try Before You Bike scheme - scheme to help you to try out bikes before you fully commit, with affordable payment options.
Your work place may offer you the opportunity to buy a bike through the Cycle2Work scheme.
Protecting your bike
Havering Council is working with local police to stop bike thieves.
On the first Saturday of the month the police set up a stall in Romford Market and offer free cycle marking/tagging.
Getting your bike marked and added to the Bike Register database discourages thieves and helps the police to get your bike back if it is stolen. The police can also give you advice on how to keep your bike safe.
Scooting, skateboarding & rollerskating
Rom Skatepark (Uper Rainham Rd Hornchurch (RM12 4ES) - is large, grade II listed open-air concrete park.
Built in 1978 and brought back to life in May 2024 by a team of dedicated volunteers, Rom Skatepark welcomes scooters, skateboarders and BMX riders.
Rom is fully enclosed, so it is safe for children to learn new skills under supervision.
There are SkateboardGB accredited Coaches onsite and skateboards, scooters and safety equipment to hire. Refreshments are sold onsite.
If you run a group you would like to promote on Live Well Havering, email livewellhavering@havering.gov.uk.
