Your local cycle shop will be able to advise you on buying a bike that meets your needs, and on buying appropriate safety equipment, such as a helmet, reflective clothing and lights.
You can find a full list of cycle shops in and around Lewisham in the Yellow Pages (external website).
The Bike Shop
288-290 Lee High Road
Lee, London SE13 5PJ
Tel: 020 8852 6680
Chris Compton Cycles
23-25 Catford Hill
Catford London SE6 4NU
Tel: 020 8690 0141
The Cycle Team Ltd
Unit 25 Brockley Business Centre
96 Endwell Road
Brockley, London SE4 2PD
Tel: 020 7064 5222
Daycocks Cycles
70-72 Loampit Vale
Lewisham, London SE13 7SN
Tel: 020 8297 0225
Witcomb Cycles
25 Tanners Hill
Deptford
London SE8 4PJ
Tel: 020 8692 1734