London E-Bike Route & Fare Planner
Map city itineraries across London cycle superhighways, compare hire costs (Lime, Forest, Santander) with black cabs, and export turn-by-turn GPX files.
West End & Royal Parks Route
Serpentine • Hyde Park Corner • Buckingham Palace • Green Park| Transport Mode | Est. Time | Estimated Fare | Carbon vs Cab |
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London E-Bike Riding Essentials
Central London offers world-class segregated cycling infrastructure, including Cycle Superhighways (such as CS3 along the Thames Embankment) and Quietways connecting Mayfair, Soho, South Bank, and Royal Parks.
Dockless e-bike operators like Lime and Forest operate in designated London boroughs with mandatory parking bay restrictions in Westminster, Camden, and the City of London to avoid £10–£20 parking fines.
How are Lime and e-bike fares calculated?
Standard pay-as-you-go rates are typically £1.00 to unlock, plus £0.27 per minute in Central London. If your ride exceeds 25 minutes, purchasing a 60-Minute Ride Pass (£7.99) often costs less than standard minute billing.
Are e-bikes allowed in Royal Parks?
Yes, cycling is permitted on designated tarmac avenues in Hyde Park, Green Park, St James's Park, and Regent's Park. Cyclists must respect pedestrians and observe the 10–15 mph speed guidelines.
How does the GPX export work?
The exported .GPX file adheres to the open GPS Exchange Format version 1.1 with latitude, longitude, and elevation tags, ready to import into Apple Maps, Komoot, Strava, Garmin Connect, or Google Earth.