COVID-19: Active Travel Toolbox
Now more than ever the government are urging us to walk and cycle whether it is to work, to the shops or for daily exercise the Choose How you Move Team are here to support you.
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.
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.
@CHYMLeics on Twitter
05/06/2020 8:41am
Today is #WorldEnvironmentDay! Now more than ever, the government urges us to walk and cycle and we are here to support you! Check out our hints and tips to getting you walking and cycling. choosehowyoumove.co.uk/covid-19-activ…
04/06/2020 2:56pm
#Leicester Town Hall Bike Park will re-open from Monday 8 June 2020 and will be free of charge for all members of the public until further notice 🚲🚴 Find details on opening times here: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/cycling/cycle-…
04/06/2020 10:26am
Pop-up #walking and #cycling lanes are being installed on some of the major arterial routes into #Leicester city, creating wider, safer spaces for walking and cycling, with more to come!🚶♀️🚴🛴 Find these pop-up lanes over on our website: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/pop-up/
03/06/2020 4:09pm
📢 Another #LeicesterBikeAid bike check session 🚲 Free bike checks by @soarvalleycycle for #keyworkers and those exercising by bike during the #COVIDー19 outbreak. 📍 Cradock Arms, Leicester 📅 Sat 6 June 🕐 1-5pm Please remember to adhere to social distancing guidelines ↔️
03/06/2020 2:10pm
It's #WorldBicycleDay today! 🚲🚴♂️🚵 Explore our collection of cycling routes – all accredited by @BritishCycling. There are currently over 60 routes to choose from in and around #Leicester. Find the routes here: letsride.co.uk/routes/search?…
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