Transport for London (TfL) has announced that Londoners can use Santander Cycles for free every Sunday throughout July 2026. The offer covers both push bikes and e-bikes, allowing unlimited 60-minute rides each Sunday.
How to get free rides
Weekly promo codes are available for redemption in the Santander Cycles app or at any docking station. Riders select a day pass (usually £3.50) and enter the code for that week. A bank card or mobile phone is required to complete the process. Membership is free and required; sign up online or via the app. Each code can be used once per person.
Rides exceeding 60 minutes incur additional charges: £1.65 per extra hour for pedal bikes or £3 per hour for e-bikes.
Weekly codes for July 2026
- July 5: CYCLEJULY5
- July 12: CYCLEJULY12
- July 19: CYCLEJULY19
- July 26: CYCLEJULY26
Official comments
Will Norman, the mayor of London’s Walking and Cycling Commissioner, said: “Cycling is a fantastic way to get around London, especially now that we’ve grown our Cycleways network by nearly five times, helping people of all abilities to cycle safely across the capital.” He added: “The Mayor and I encourage everyone – especially those new to cycling – to take up these free Sunday bike rides and to use our cycle routes to travel around our great city as we continue building a safer, greener, better London for all.”
David Eddington, head of cycle hire at TfL, said: “We want everyone to enjoy the benefits of cycling, which is why we’re excited to announce that TfL Cycle Sundays is back, offering Londoners and visitors to our city free bike travel every Sunday throughout July to encourage more Londoners and visitors to explore the capital.” He noted: “Cycling is not only brilliant for your physical and mental well-being, but it’s also a greener way to travel, helping to improve air quality.”
Investment in cycling infrastructure
TfL is investing £94.8 million in cycleways across the capital by March 2027 to further encourage cycling. The scheme aims to make cycling accessible to all abilities and promote greener travel.
