Cycling

Saddle-up and enjoy Kent by bike. Whether cycling to work, school or just for fun it's a great way to get fit, save money and boost your environmental credentials.

If more people cycle we'll have a healthier, less congested and less polluted county.

Why encourage cycling

Traffic jams, delays, pollution, longer journeys - our roads are not coping with growing traffic. It's not possible to build enough roads to cope with growing car numbers or protect our environment against increasing traffic pollution.

Many journeys people make are less than 2 miles - a distance most people could cycle.

Benefits include:

• fewer cars using the road, meaning less pollution
• it is often quicker than the car at peak times
• lower costs
• a healthier and fitter society.

Regular cycling is associated with a decreased risk of ill health and premature death. Studies have shown that regular cyclists enjoy the general health of someone approximately 10 years younger.

Cycling for businesses

Employees who cycle to work suffer less absenteeism than non-cycling employees? Workers arrive fresh, relaxed and motivated. Find out about including cycling in your workplace travel plan.

Cycling for schools

The daily school run is a large part of the morning rush hour traffic. By encouraging pupils to cycle to school you'll improve their fitness as well as reduce those dreaded school run snarl-ups. Find out about promoting cycling through your school travel plan.

Find out about cycle training for schools.