London Santander Cycles

Find a bike. Right now.

See available Santander bikes and empty docks near you in real time. No sign-in, no fuss — just open the app and go.

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800+ Docking
stations
CyclesNearby showing bike stations near Buckingham Gate
12 bikes available
4 empty docks

Everything you need, at a glance.

Built for one thing and done well.

Real-Time Availability

Live data direct from TfL. See exactly how many bikes and docks are free at every station, updated continuously.

Map-First Design

Full interactive map centred on your location. Tap any marker to see station details instantly.

E-Bike Filtering

Toggle between regular bikes, e-bikes, and empty docks. Find exactly what you need without scrolling through lists.

Station Details

Bike count, e-bike count, and dock count for every station. Know before you walk whether it's worth the trip.

No Account Required

Open the app and go. No sign-up, no login, no personal data collected. Just the information you need.

Lightweight

Tiny app size, fast to open, easy on your battery. Designed to be the quickest path from pocket to pedal.

Three taps to cycling.

Simpler than checking the time.

1

Open CyclesNearby

The map loads centred on your location with all nearby stations visible.

2

Pick a station

Tap any marker to see available bikes, e-bikes, and empty docks in real time.

3

Walk over and ride

You already know there's a bike waiting. No surprises when you arrive.

Why CyclesNearby?

Built by a London cyclist, for London cyclists.

01

Faster than the TfL app

CyclesNearby does one thing: shows you bikes and docks. No journey planning, no ticket purchasing, no clutter. Just the answer to "is there a bike nearby?"

02

Works offline-first

Station locations are cached so the map loads instantly. Live availability updates as soon as you have signal.

03

Privacy by default

No accounts, no tracking, no personal data. Your location stays on your device. We don't even know who you are.

04

Free, forever

CyclesNearby is ad-supported and will always be free to use. No premium tier, no paywalled features.

Ready to ride?

Download CyclesNearby and never arrive at an empty dock again.

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