TfL’s Cycle Sundays 2026: How to keep saving the rest of the week

It’s that time again – every Sunday this July, Transport for London (TfL) and Santander Cycles are giving Londoners free rides through their annual “Cycle Sundays” campaign.

It’s a brilliant way to try shared city bikes for the first time with zero commitment or strings attached.

No subscription, no sign up, just a free unlimited 60-minute ride pass every Sunday in July.

But what happens when Sunday’s are over and Monday’s commute rolls around?

That’s where we come in.

CycleSaver is the UK’s first and only HMRC-compliant cycle to work scheme built for bike share, and the exclusive provider of Santander Cycles e-bike subscription.

This exclusive CycleSaver subscription gives users unlimited 60-minute pedal and e-bike rides, free unlocks and no extra e-bike unlock fees – from as little as £17.50 per month depending on your tax band.

Here’s everything you need to know about Cycle Sundays 2026, and how to turn your free Sunday rides into a daily commuting habit.

What is TfL’s Cycle Sundays?

Cycle Sundays is a joint initiative from TfL and Santander Cycles, running every Sunday from 5 to 26 July 2026. Instead of paying the usual £3.50 Day Pass fee, riders can unlock unlimited 60-minute rides for free every Sunday in July.

Each week has its own unique code, which you’ll need to redeem at any Santander Cycles docking station:

Date	Cycle Sundays Promo Code
12 July 2026	CYCLEJULY12
19 July 2026	CYCLEJULY19
26 July 2026	CYCLEJULY26

How to redeem your free Cycle Sundays ride

Download the Santander Cycles app, or head to any Santander Cycles docking station.
Choose the “day pass” option and enter that week’s unique promo code.
Unlock your bike and enjoy unlimited 60-minute rides for the rest of the day.
Repeat every Sunday in July with the relevant week’s code.

Keep riding after Sunday: our exclusive Santander Cycles e-bike subscription

Enjoyed your free Cycle Sundays ride?

We think you’ll love weekday commuting.

And with Santander Cycles’ e-bike subscription (available exclusively through CycleSaver) you can enjoy unlimited 60-minute weekday rides from as little as £17.49 a month.

With the subscription, you’ll get:

Savings of up to 47% – depending on your tax band
Unlimited 60-minute pedal and e-bike rides
Unlimited free unlocks
No additional unlock costs on e-bike rides

It’s the same simple, flexible riding experience as Cycle Sundays, just available every day of the week, not only in July.

How much can you save with salary sacrifice?

Because the subscription is accessed through salary sacrifice, the cost comes out of your salary before tax and National Insurance are calculated. That means you save on your tax and national insurance contributions, with the exact amount depending on your income tax band.

Tax Band	Annual Salary	Savings
Basic	Less than £50,270	28%
Higher	More than £50,270	42%
Additional	More than £125,140	47%

So whether you’re a basic rate or additional rate taxpayer, you’ll pay less for your Santander Cycles e-bike subscription.

How to apply

Getting started takes a few minutes:

Choose your subscription – Select your Santander Cycles e-bike product through CycleSaver
Submit your application – Once we have received your application, we will liaise with your employer so they can approve your product.
Product activation – Once your employer has approved your application, we will share the voucher code with you to redeem your e-bike product on your Santander Cycles profile
Enjoy your savings and start riding – Your subscription costs will be deducted from your pre-tax (gross) salary, resulting in savings of 28% to 47%.

From free Cycle Sundays rides to everyday commutes

Cycle Sundays is a great taster of what shared city cycling can offer – no bike to own, no maintenance to worry about, just a simple ride when you need one.

If this July has you thinking about swapping more of your journeys for two wheels, our Santander Cycles e-bike subscription makes that an easy, affordable next step.

Find out more about Cycle Sundays and our Santander Cycles subscription here.