You could try and find one of the few not-for-profit riding schools manned by volunteers. Almost by definition they can only give lessons by the hour or two because they're all volunteer instructors giving their time outside of their normal work/life/family commitments.
I learned using one of them (not in London, I hasten to add) and they were brilliant. Best teaching environment I've ever been in, it was almost a shame when I passed my test as I had no need to keep attending. One day I might train to become a instructor and volunteer there myself.
As i said such places are like gold dust, but surely there must be at least one in London? They're usually set up by like-minded bike enthusiasts who want to spread the love, but who have no wish to do so as a business, and are usually based at technical colleges or the like.
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