Strange to be writing a second post about cycling in London on the same day. However I came across this article about a company set up to make hiring a bike in London much simpler. Simon Ford liked to hire a bike to explore cities he visited during business trips.  He often found it a hassle to get to the bike rental locations.  In response he set up Go Pedal in his hometown on London.

Cycling through Hyde Park by purplespace

Go Pedal will bring and collect your hybird hire bike, complete with helmet, lock and maps, to your hotel or any specified location, for £32 for one days hire. Go Pedal also offer guided cycle tours, starting at £30 and Summer evening after work cycling tours, starting at £15.  London has become much more cycle friendly recently.