Leicestershire County Council is encouraging commuters to use two wheels to get to work as part of National Cycle to Work Day.
The national event, which will see thousands of people travelling on two wheels across the country, takes place on Wednesday 14 September. It aims to encourage everyone to experience what commuting by bike is like for one day.
“Cycling to work, or even to school or the shops, can be a fun way to introduce a healthy exercise into your routine, and above all using a bike to travel is free. So make sure you dust off that bike in the shed or under the stairs, swap your regular way of commuting for two wheels and enjoy the benefits that thousands of residents already experience on a daily basis.”
Person:Councillor Peter Osborne, cabinet member for highways and transport
With a continuously expanding network of cycle paths and shared spaces in Leicestershire, Cycle to Work Day is great way to try out a different way of getting around Leicestershire and experiencing the benefits that cycling can offer.
According to UK census data, 741,000 people in the UK cycle to work regularly, and this number is projected to steadily grow each year. In Leicestershire, there’s a growing number of cycle paths and shared space for residents who use bikes to support cycle commuting as well as enjoy travelling around the county.
If you want to take part but need a confidence boost, visit choosehowyoumove.co.uk for all the information you need on two-wheeled travel. On the site, you can brush up on your skills or get started with one of our cycling courses. You can also enjoy regular rides and meet new people by joining a local cycling club, or dive straight in and plan your first cycling route in the city or county using the journey planner – simply select the type of route you would like. Residents and visitors can also download six free cycling maps covering the whole of Leicestershire.
For more information on National Cycle to Work Day visit: cyclescheme.co.uk/cycletoworkday