Cycling is better for your mind, body,
wallet and the world.
CYCLING.
Travel by Bike
Cycling is a great way to stay fit, as well as an efficient way of travelling in terms of both time and money.
Being active releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good – boosting your physical and mental energy and relieving tension and stress.
British Cycling outlines 5 ways cycling can improve your mental health...
1. It gets you out in the open
2. Aerobic exercise reduces anxiety
3. You can ride a bike socially
4. It’s a proven stress-reliever
5. It’s easy to fit into your daily life
There are plenty of opportunities for cycling, including a new cycleway along Chobham Lane. The new route connects Upper Longcross to Virginia Water via the Woking and Egham Link, a signed cycle route which provides an on-road route between Woking (to the south) and Egham (to the north).
More information on cycle routes and recreational cycle trails can be found at the websites listed below:
- https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-network/
- https://www.opencyclemap.org/
- https://www.cyclestreets.net/
- https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/roads-and-transport/cycling-and-walking
Local Cycle Routes
Electric bikes help you ride farther and faster than you would on a traditional bicycle. One of the biggest benefits associated with electric bikes is their accessibility – they cater for all abilities and ages and allow inexperienced riders to be able to keep pace with more experienced ones.
Halfords are currently offering free electric bike trials, giving you the opportunity to try before you buy.
Considered An E-BIKE?
Click below to see the easy steps to getting started on your trial with Halfords.
Arrange an e-BIKE trial
Enter your postcode into the E-Bike Trial Finder to find your nearest trial store. Choose your local store and browse the electric bikes that are available.
Step 01
Pay the refundable £101 deposit and before you set off a Halfords colleague will talk you through how to use the electric bike and will size it up for you. (Please note, they are unable to provide you with a helmet, but they do advise that you wear one while riding your trial e-bike).
Step 04
Visit the store on the day of your booking to collect your bike. Don't forget to bring 2 forms of ID with you, including one photo ID.
Step 03
Select the electric bike you'd like to try and book a day that suits you. Continue through the checkout process to confirm and finalise your booking.
Step 02
LOCAL CYCLE ROUTES
Take advantage of the recently built cycleway along Chobham Lane and explore the scenic route that connects Woking and Egham.
The nearest Halfords store to your home is situated in Staines and is approximately a 24-minute walk from Staines railway station. Half-hourly services are provided between Longcross and Staines, meaning you can conveniently access the store to collect and return your bicycle.
Other cycle retailers also offer electric bike test rides. Click on the links below to be redirected to each website for more information:
There are four cycle racks provided at Longcross railway station adjacent to Platform 2. Bicycles are permitted on South Western Railway trains on any off-peak service (generally between the hours of 10:00 and 16:45 for trains due to arrive at London Waterloo). You are permitted to take a small folding bicycle on any South Western Railway train, as long as there is sufficient room for it to be stowed away safely.
You can find more information on South Western Railway’s cycle policy here.
CYCLE STORAGE
At Longcross Railway Station
Dr Bike sessions will be available for residents of Longcross North, which will allow you to check the condition of your bicycle and attend to any maintenance matters – please check the Longcross North Travel Plan website for updates. At Dr Bike sessions, experienced mechanics check everything on your bike from wheels, brakes, gears and tyre pressure to lights, racks, pedals, saddles and more.
Surrey County Council also provides cycle training for all ages and abilities. Click here for more information on the Bike ability training provided by your local council. All the sessions are run by County Council staff who are professionally qualified cycle training instructors. Some of the courses available to book on to include:
- Learn to Ride for adults
- Adult Cycle Confidence – Introduction to Cycling on Roads
- Adult Town Centre Cycle Confidence Session
- Cycle Training for teens and their parents
In addition to the above, classes for children are provided with a ‘Learn to Ride for under 18s’ class and in- school Bikeability training courses.
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