Cycle to school

Benefits

• Huge money savings: switching from car travel to cycling could save up to £3,000 per year!
• Reliable: the average person can cycle 5km in around 20 minutes and because you don’t get stuck in traffic, cycling can be a very reliable way to get around.
• It is a great way of exercising: the average person burns around 50 calories per mile of cycling at a steady pace, helping to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke!

• Journey Planner for Cyclists
• Information about the Cycle to Work Scheme (discounted bicycles and equipment)
• Guide to electric bikes (ebikes): benefits of ebikes and what to look for when buying one.
• Nottinghamshire Cycle Maps: various areas
• Greater Nottingham Cycle Map
• Leisure rides for the weekend [PDF]