Tips for safe cycling

Safety is an important consideration when cycling in the countryside and on Kent's roads so follow these simple tips and enjoy safe cycling in Kent.

• Tell someone where you are going.
• Carry a map of the route.
• Carry your mobile phone.
• Take a lock and chain.
• Look where you are going.
• Wear bright clothing.
• Get off and walk where necessary.
• Follow the highway code, even on traffic free routes.
• Give way to walkers and horse riders.
• Be sensible about your capabilities.
• Drink plenty of water.
• Apply strong sunscreen.

Travelling by train

• Be prepared to carry your bicycle, not all stations have lifts or escalators linking platforms so you will need to use bridges and subways to make some connections.
• Avoid the rush hour, bicycles may not be permitted on certain trains during peak travel and it will also save you money. For more information, visit the cycling by train (link opens in a new window) pages on the National Rail website.