On your bike to City Quarter

There are now more than 500,000 cycle journeys each day in the capital - a 91 percent increase compared to that in 2000. Cycling is the healthiest, cheapest and fastest way of travelling in London. An average journey of four miles in Central London would take a cyclist an average of 22 minutes - whereas travelling the same distance by car would take almost twice as long - 40 minutes.

Recent pledges by the GLA to make London more bike-friendly have resulted in a £55million investment in cycling this year. Many of London's most high profile politicians including Boris Johnson and David Cameron choose cycling as their favoured mode of transport.

In light of this passion for pedal power, all of Berkeley Homes' (South East London) Ltd developments now offer secure cycle parking spaces. And at City Quarter, Berkeley Homes' development on Leman Street, E1, anyone purchasing a home before the end of the year is offered a voucher for a free bicycle.

City Quarter's convenient Zone 1 location makes it a short cycle ride from the major employers of the City. And for assistance in getting started in cycling to work, many companies are now participating in the Cyclescheme, the Government initiative which subsidises the purchase of bicycles for its employees.

Piers Clanford, Managing Director of Berkeley Homes (South East London) Ltd said: "Making it easier for people to get on their bikes through provision of secure cycle racks is an important part of the green travel plans we are bringing in across all of our developments. With London's public transport system over-stretched at peak times, cycling is a pleasant alternative, as well as being pollution-free, helping reduce your carbon footprint and keeping fit at the same time. We want our developments to encourage people to lead a sustainable lifestyle."

Currently available at City Quarter is Hoopers Yard, the new build element of the scheme, featuring a range of contemporary one, two and three-bedroom apartments and penthouses, which range from 511 to 1,111 sq ft. and feature the latest in architectural design by award winning architects Sheppard Robson.

These apartments at City Quarter form one of London's most exciting addresses, in a peaceful yet very central location. All homes offer the highest quality interiors, fully fitted with contemporary fixtures in their cleverly designed spaces. The development is set around central water gardens and landscaped courtyards and residents have the benefit of concierge services and a high level of security, with the bicycle racks located within the underground parking area.

Prices currently start from £385,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, from £549,500 for a two-bedroom apartment, from £850,000 for a two-bedroom duplex and from £1.1 million for a three-bedroom penthouse.

For further information or to view the show apartments, contact the City Quarter Sales and Marketing Suite at 99 Leman Street, E1, which is open 10am to 6pm weekdays (until 8pm on Tuesdays) and from 10am to 5pm on weekends, or log on to Cityquarter.co.uk for more details.