Transport for London is offering free cycle hire every Sunday in August 2025, and for the first time this includes Santander e-bikes. The Cycle Sundays scheme allows anyone to claim a free day pass covering unlimited 60 minute rides on any given Sunday. Until now, the promotion applied only to pedal bikes, but e-bikes are now eligible under the same offer.
Each Sunday has its own promo code that must be entered via the Santander Cycles app or at a terminal when hiring a bike:
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3 August –
CYCLESUNDAYS03 -
10 August – CYCLESUNDAYS10
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17 August – CYCLESUNDAYS17
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24 August – CYCLESUNDAYS24
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31 August – CYCLESUNDAYS31
Riders can take as many trips as they like throughout the day, so long as each ride lasts under 60 minutes. If a ride exceeds the hour mark, extra charges apply.
The addition of e-bikes makes this offer more attractive for longer trips or for those who prefer less physical strain. The e-bikes can only be hired through the app or with a membership key, not at the terminal.
Terms and Conditions
- This promotion can be withdrawn at any time
- Offer can be redeemed between 00:00 and 23:59 on each Sunday
- The offer is not available for existing annual or monthly Santander Cycles subscribers, or any customer with a pending access period
- Cycles must be docked within 60 minutes to avoid charges
- Rides longer than 60 minutes are £1.65 for each additional 60 minutes on pedal bikes
- Offer includes e-bikes. For e-bike rides longer than 60 minutes, pay £3 for an additional 60 minutes. E-bikes can only be hired from the mobile app or with a membership key
- Redeemer must be aged 18 or over
- Must agree to the Santander Cycles user terms and conditions
