Getting around

Advice

Finding and using the right route

• Get a copy of the Sheffield Cycle Map for routes in the city 
• Try quiet routes parallel to busy roads
• There are many cycle lanes (on and off the road) around Sheffield, cycling is permitted in most bus lanes and there are some shared use routes with pedestrians
• Take advantage of our free cycle coaching to increase your confidence on the road and to plan your route (e.g. to work)
• To plan a route to school see the Getting to School website
• There are signs for cyclists in the city centre pointing the way to key locations (see the picture above)

Tackling hills

1. Wherever possible, pick a route that has a gradual gradient, even if that means a longer cycling distance
2. Try to choose a bike with a very low first gear - remember that getting up hills is as much about technique as it is about strength and endurance
3. At the bottom of the hill let the bike slow down, push a little harder on the level ground – keep shifting your gears down and maintain a steady pace
4. Build up to cycling all the way up the hill and don’t be afraid to get off and walk – you should find that you will be able to cycle further up the hill each day

Cycling alongside drivers and pedestrians

Cycling along canals

Cycle parking

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