Cycling
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These pages have information to help both beginners and those who already use their bicycle to get more active, by cycling more often.
- Beginners guide - everything you wanted to know about cycling but were afraid to ask.
- Cycle Training - for adults and children to get confident cycling. Find out about the free 2 hour sessions for adults.
- Sheffield Cycle Map - a map of all the cycle routes in Sheffield.
- Getting around - good advice on cycling in Sheffield.
- Events - cycling events in Sheffield, including what's happening during Bike Week in June.
- Contacts - a list of people and organisations connected with cycling.
See all the page links on the left hand side.
For information about plans to support and encourage cycling in the city, see the Sheffield Cycling Action Plan at the bottom of the page.
Latest
Sheffield Cycling Festival - Sunday 31 August, 2008 (10am - 4pm). Cycle training, information, rides, demonstrations and more. Download the flier below or see the Event Sheffield website.
Why cycle?
Cycling can:
- Give you more energy
- Decrease your risk of developing colon cancer or coronary heart disease by up to 50%
- Improve your stamina, mobility and flexibility
- Help you to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight
- Help with anxiety and depression
- Improve your confidence and self esteem
Building cycling in to your daily routine can contribute to the recommended 30 minutes of moderate exercise at least 5 days a week. Active Sheffield is promoting physical activity in the city through the People's Movement campaign, which includes encouraging people to cycle.
Contacting the Council about cycling
Transport Planning Team
Development Services
Howden House, 1 Union Street
Sheffield S1 2SH
Telephone: (0114) 273 4479
e-mail: transport@sheffield.gov.uk
Downloads
Find out what the plans are for supporting and encouraging cycling in Sheffield from 2006 to 2011. (2.80 MB)
A case study of Sheffield cycling and initiatives that have contributed to its rise. (3.61 MB)
Use this form to give feedback on cycling in Sheffield or the cycling web pages. (39.5 KB)
Flier advertising the event on Sunday 31 August - free cycle training, displays of bikes, refreshments and rides. (291 KB)
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