"Using my bike for work provides me with a good way of keeping fit and healthy every day, I find it a relaxing way of travelling about the city and gives me thinking time. I also love being able to be outdoors in all weather." - Karen, community nurse in Liverpool.
58% of all car trips cover less than 5 miles - to cycle this would take less than 30 minutes. If you are considering a new, cheaper, healthier way of getting to work; which also allows you the freedom and control to choose the time and journey you take - then cycling could be for you!
Click here for tips on cycling to work or check whether your workplace has a Travel Plan. This means they may be encouraging cycling in a number of ways-
All these help make cycling a real option for staff.
As an organisation there are many benefits in encouraging employees to cycle-
To encourage cycling, an organisation can-
There is more information on sustainable travel for organisations in the Travel Plan section of the website.
If your cycle ride into work involves travelling on the public transport please check the Merseytravel website alerts for any for any planned engineering works or disruptions in your area.
05.02.2012
Part of the Cycle Aigburth project, a Sunday ride designed to increase your confidence.
03.01.2012
If you've made a New Year Resolution to get fit and healthy in 2012, then cycling could be an easy, affordable way of putting your plans into action.