Relaxed ride★ The Original
The Richmond Round Robin
20 miles · Approx. 3.5 hours · Starts 9:30am
Max 6 riders · E-bike, helmet, water & guide included
Wild deer & King Henry’s Mound
£99 per person
Escape the Ordinary.Discover LondonDifferently.
Guided e-bike tours from Battersea Power Station
Royal parks. Wild deer. Hidden Thames paths. Palaces. History. Adventure. Guided e-bike experiences with a small independent London tour company.
A different London
Same city. Wilder side.
Leave the traffic and crowds behind as you follow the Thames towards riverside villages, open parkland and Richmond’s wild deer. Hear the stories, stop for the photographs and discover corners of London that even lifelong Londoners tell us they never knew existed.
Small groups. A local guide. A side of London you’ll be glad you found.
From £99 per person
Read on Google ↗Highly recommend a tour with James. He took every care to ensure we had a fun and enjoyable experience. There was a clear briefing at the start and also at each stop. The e-bikes provided are very comfortable and easy to use. I'm a born and bred South Londoner yet I learnt new things about my city and got to explore places I had no idea existed. I think this would be an amazing experience for anyone who likes to explore and try something different. You won't regret it!
- British Cycling Ride Leader
- First-aid trained
- Fully insured
- Rated 5 stars on Google and Tripadvisor
THREE WAYS TO RIDE
Choose Your Adventure
From Richmond’s wild deer to Windsor Castle – three guided e-bike tours, all starting at Battersea Power Station.
2027 season: late March to October
For regular riders
The Tudor Trail: Six Wives & Two Wheels
33 miles · Approx. 5.5 hours · Starts 9am
Max 6 riders · E-bike, helmet, water & guide included
Hampton Court Palace & Bushy Park
£119 per person
For regular riders
The Right Royal Extravaganza
40 miles · Approx. 9am–6pm
Max 4 riders · E-bike, helmet, water & guide included · Ferry & train home included
Windsor Castle & Runnymede
£199 per person
More than a tour
The Experience
No rushing. Just time to stop, look around and enjoy the moments you didn’t plan.
London Starts Here
Meet at Battersea Power Station, then follow the Thames away from the traffic towards open parkland and riverside villages.
Wild London
Look out for wild red and fallow deer, woodpeckers, ring-necked parakeets, kestrels and Egyptian geese. Sightings are never guaranteed, because they’re wild.
History On The Route
From King Henry’s Mound to Hampton Court and Windsor Castle – royal stories, told where they happened.
Why South London Bike Tours?
We Don’t Just Show You London.
We Take You Inside It.
Escape the crowds, the gridlock and the queues. Premium London tours, with that special touch.
Small groups
Up to 6 guests on Richmond and Tudor; up to 4 on Windsor.
E-bikes
Hills feel flat and the miles fly by – your e-bike boosts every pedal.
Qualified & insured
A British Cycling-qualified Ride Leader, first-aid trained and fully insured.
Beyond the centre
Riverside paths and park roads, linked by sections of road.
Unhurried pace
Toilet, refreshment and photo stops along the way.
YOUR LONDON. YOUR ADVENTURE.
Private & Bespoke Tours
Your group, your pace, your London. Tell us what you’d love to see – we’ll shape the ride around you.
Fancy the coast? We also create bespoke e-bike adventures along the Devon coast, on request.
- Birthdays, celebrations and team-building days
- Any date, any pace, any group size
SOUTH LONDON
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A gift to remember
This Christmas, Give an Adventure
The gift of London’s wilder side: wild deer, royal parks and the Thames, on a guided e-bike. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries or anyone who has everything.
Vouchers for every tour · Delivered by email
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Gift Voucher Questions
How do I buy a gift voucher?
Tap “Buy a gift voucher”, choose the tour and how many riders, then select “Buy as Gift Voucher” – no need to pick a date. Pay securely and your voucher arrives by email with a unique code, ready to print or forward.
How does the recipient book their date?
Tap any “Book” button on our site, then “Redeem Voucher” at the top of the booking window. Enter the code and pick any available date that suits.
How long is a voucher valid?
Gift vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Can the voucher be used for a different tour?
Vouchers are for the tour they were bought for and can’t be swapped. If the recipient would rather ride a different tour, they can book it separately and we’ll refund the original voucher once that booking is made.
Our story
A lucky discovery. A London worth sharing.
It started with a bike ride. And a little curiosity.
One discovery led to another: a hidden story, a remarkable view, somewhere you simply had to stop. Gradually, those pieces became our first tour. It felt too good to keep to ourselves.
Not long after we’d started welcoming guests, Metro ran a story in which TfL highlighted the route from Battersea Power Station to Richmond. Apparently, the secret was getting out.
There’s always another chapter. Sometimes, you just have to follow the river.
Read our full story →
Real adventures
What Guests Remember
Rated 5★ on Google & Tripadvisor
Absolutely fantastic experience! The electric bike tour from Battersea Power Station to Richmond Park was amazing from start to finish. The route was beautiful, offering a wonderful way to explore London, enjoy the scenery, and discover places we might not have visited otherwise.
James, our tour guide, was excellent. He was incredibly intellectual, knowledgeable, and informative, sharing fascinating facts and insights throughout the journey. His passion for the area really enhanced the experience and made the tour both enjoyable and educational.
The electric bikes made the ride comfortable and fun, allowing us to take in the sights without feeling exhausted. Everything came together to make this a memorable day out.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique way to explore London. Five stars all the way — an unforgettable experience!
Highly recommend this as a day out like no other, a genuine alternative to the major attractions. We had a great day cycling beside the river onto beautiful Richmond park on an E bike it really is another side of London. James is a wonderful host, he knows the terrain, is good humoured & thoroughly entertaining. A breath of fresh air, thank you James
My husband and I have just had a really good cycling experience with the lovely James. James is a local lad with lots of local knowledge and a love of his city.
Nothing was too much trouble and we didn’t feel rushed when we wanted to stop and take photographs of the beautiful deer in Richmond Park.
Thank you, James for a fantastic morning
ON THE ROUTE
London’s Different Side
Not just a tour – an experience to remember. Follow the ride, photo by photo, from the Thames to the deer of Richmond Park.
Questions? We’ve got answers.
Before You Ride
What makes our tours different?
Forget crowded sightseeing tours and endless central London landmarks. Our adventures take you beyond the usual tourist trail and into London’s greener, wilder side — through royal parks, alongside the Thames and into landscapes where deer roam freely.
You’ll ride a quality electric bike, making hills and longer distances a breeze. We keep our groups small, with a maximum of six riders (four on Windsor), so the experience feels personal, relaxed and never crowded.
Every tour is led by a British Cycling Ride Leader who is first-aid trained and fully insured, with helmets and water included. And on our Windsor adventure, even the ferry crossings and train journey home are taken care of.
Less traffic, more nature. Smaller groups, bigger adventures.
Will I be cycling through busy London traffic?
Mostly riverside paths and park roads, linked by sections of road, with the guide leading throughout.
Am I fit enough, and do I need e-bike experience?
All our tours are for confident cyclists – you must be comfortable riding and handling a bike on paths and roads, so they’re not suitable for beginners. The e-bike helps with effort, not with balance or control. The Richmond Round Robin is our relaxed ride: most of the 20-mile route is flat and the e-bike gives you a boost on the hills. The Tudor Trail and London to Windsor are longer days, best for people who ride regularly. There’s a safety briefing before setting off. Minimum age 16, no upper age limit.
Can I come on my own?
Yes – solo riders are welcome on all three routes. Shared tours run once at least 2 riders are booked. If a second rider hasn’t booked by 24 hours before a Richmond or Tudor tour, or 72 hours before a Windsor tour, you’ll get a full refund or can move to another date. Private Solo 1-2-1 Adventures always run: Richmond from £259, Tudor from £299 and Windsor from £444.
What’s included in the price?
Every tour includes an e-bike, helmet and guide. Bottled water is included on every tour, but please bring a spare bottle or money to buy more. Food is not included. Lunch is an optional extra on Tudor and Windsor, for shared and private groups; it is not offered on Richmond. A private hour on the river (self-drive electric boat) is an optional extra on private Tudor Trail tours only, arranged by email after booking and priced per boat. Palace and castle entry is not included: we view them from outside and do not go inside. Windsor includes ferry crossings and the train home.
Is lunch included on the longer tours?
The Tudor and Windsor tours both include a lunch stop. You can add lunch for £15 per person, bring your own, or pick something up along the way.
What should I bring?
Bring a waterproof jacket (it’s England), closed shoes, a small rucksack and sunscreen. Bottled water is included on every tour, but please bring a spare bottle or money to buy more. A correctly fitted cycling helmet must be worn whenever you’re riding. We provide one free of charge. If you’d rather not wear a helmet, you won’t be able to take part in the ride and a refund won’t normally be available.
What happens if it rains, or I need to cancel?
Tours run in light or moderate rain and typical London weather, so dress for the forecast. If we decide conditions are unsafe (heavy rain, high winds, flooding, extreme heat or official warnings), we cancel and offer a new date or a full refund. If the tour goes ahead and a guest chooses not to come, the normal cancellation policy applies. Full refund if you cancel more than 24 hours before your tour. No refund within 24 hours or for no-shows.
Before your ride
Meeting point
Where we meet
Electric Boulevard, Circus Road West
Nine Elms, London SW11 8DD
By the lifts on the upper level, next to the children’s playground, near Wagamama.
Get directions ↗Arrival
Please arrive 15 minutes before your start time for check-in and your safety briefing. We leave on time. Like a train, we can’t hold the whole group for one late passenger. If you haven’t arrived by the departure time, your place is forfeited and treated as a no-show, with no refund. Private groups: if there’s no booking straight after yours, we may be able to wait a little. Just email us if you’re running late.
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