Active Travel Toolbox
Although the restrictions are easing from the 19th July, the government are still urging people to be cautious.
Check out our 10 active travel toolbox hints and tips below for how to kick start or refresh your cycling skills, from safety to bike maintenance and local walking and cycling maps for your area. Whether it is to work, to the shops or for daily exercise the Choose How you Move Team are here to support you
We are here to help, email us at Choose How you Move if you need further assistance or guidance.
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Government advice
For the latest government advice on walking and cycling during the current restrictions check here
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If you are unsure where to start or looking to get back on your bike then this link should help you with some of the questions you may have.
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Tips and Hints
HSBC have teamed up with British cycling to provide you with tips and hints, to get you and your family back on your bikes and outdoors
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Supporting your child from a balance bike to cycling a bike with pedals
British Cycling have a ready, set ride programme with detailed guidance on how to support children from a balance bike to cycling a bike with pedals
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14 handy tips to make your cycle to work a success
This may be the time for you to try cycling as part of your commute, if so then there are 14 handy tips here to make sure your first cycle to work is a success.
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Living streets have provided this information to make sure we are staying safe while walking
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Open spaces across the Country
There are also loads of great green spaces across the county, Forestry England have provided this information regarding their open spaces.
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Want to walk/cycle to your destination but not sure what route to take? Plan your route using the Choose How You Move journey planner.
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You can find lots of walking maps and routes within Leicester and Leicestershire using the link above.
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18/09/2021 7:05am
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17/09/2021 6:22pm
The Safer Streets Healthier Neighbourhoods team apologise for leaving the roadshow on Lockerbie Walk early on Friday 17th September. It was on police recommendation.
17/09/2021 4:04pm
LeicsParkandRide Enderby service 203 stops on Aylestone Road, just a short walk from the Mattioli Woods Welford Road stadium – and as it’s electric-powered, it’s the green way to travel! crowd.in/PuB5Nw #Tigersfamily #exeterchiefs @LeicesterTigers @ExeterChiefs
17/09/2021 3:59pm
Try #LeicsParkandRide to get to the @LeicesterTigers v @ExeterChiefs game on Saturday. Free parking and all-electric, zero emissions buses every 15 minutes. crowd.in/4jhV7G #Tigersfamily #exeterchiefs
17/09/2021 11:34am
🚶♂️🚲🚍Have you tried Leicester’s Santander Cycle E-bike scheme…? You can sign-up to receive a £10 voucher by taking part in the Leicester East PTP survey. For more info visit: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/ptp-east/
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