What is the London Cycling Campaign (LCC) website?

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lcc.org.uk is the official website of the London Cycling Campaign, a membership-based advocacy organisation that campaigns to make cycling in London "safe everywhere and fun for everyone." It is the right site to visit if you want to understand London cycling campaigns, find group rides and events, get practical cycling advice, or join as a member. It is not a shop or a route-planning tool, and the site does not publish membership prices on the page described here, so you will need to follow the join link to see current terms.

What the organisation is

The London Cycling Campaign describes itself as "Your Voice For A Cycling City" and states its goal plainly: campaigning so that everyone can enjoy cycling safely in London. Its work is supported by more than 12,000 members, and the site frames that membership as the reason it can be effective. The tagline used across the homepage is "SAFE EVERYWHERE FUN FOR EVERYONE."

What you can do on the site

The homepage is organised around a small number of clear paths:

  • Campaigns — the main advocacy areas, including Cycle Lanes, Low Traffic Neighbourhoods, Freedom to Ride, Dangerous Junctions, End Lorry Danger, Action On Cycle Theft, and Streets For Cycling In Your Area.
  • Support Us — Join, Renew, Fundraise, Donate, Partner, and Volunteer.
  • Help & Advice — Top Tips, Bike Shops, Cycle Buddies, Share the Joy, Community Fund, and Legal Advice from Osbornes Law.
  • News — updates on cycling changes in London, cycling cafés, event calendars, and route ideas.
  • Rides & Events — free LCC rides and events, searchable by map.
  • Member's Portal and Campaigning Resources — gated areas for members and activists.

Campaigns you can act on

Two campaigns are given prominent calls to action on the homepage:

  • Action On Cycle Theft — LCC is calling on the Metropolitan Police and the Mayor of London to tackle cycle theft, and invites visitors to sign a petition.
  • Freedom To Ride — LCC notes that less than one third of cycle trips in London are taken by women and states it wants to close that gap.

Both are examples of the site's dual role: it explains an issue and then gives you a specific action, such as signing a petition or reading more.

News, rides and events

The news section mixes infrastructure reporting with lighter material. Recent items include a breakdown of cycling changes in London you might have missed, a feature on London's cycling cafés, a monthly event calendar, and seasonal route suggestions. The event calendar is described as free to join and searchable by map, so you can look for a ride near you rather than reading a static list.

Membership and member benefits

LCC states that joining supports its work and comes with "a huge range of benefits." One benefit named on the page is access to legal advice: the organisation's legal partner, Osbornes Law, is available to advise LCC members on cycling matters. The site also runs a newsletter sign-up for campaign news, actions, and ways to support LCC through donations and membership.

Because the page does not list membership prices or payment details, treat cost and joining conditions as things to confirm on the join page before you commit.

Who the site is for

The site is aimed at people who cycle in London or support cycling there, and at anyone who wants to follow or influence London cycling policy. If you are looking for campaign positions, free group rides, practical tips, or a way to add your voice to petitions, the site is built for that. If you need a specific product, a route planner, or definitive legal advice, use the linked partner or another service instead.