Sustainable Travel News

Sharing the Road - a guide for cyclists and motorists

This new guide offers invaluable advise to cyclists and motorists. It covers topics such as cycle positioning on the road, how much space to give cyclists, two-way cycling in one-way roads and advanced stop lines. Please telephone 01432 260514 for a copy.

Get Cycling ... in Herefordshire magazine

Get Cycling in Herefordshire is a 16-page magazine which offers advice on getting the most out of cycling, choosing the right bike, what to wear and cycle security. It also includes a double page mini map of Hereford City.

Pedometer Journal and Guide to Walking for Health

This new guide is full of information on the health benefits of increased walking, with hints and tips on how to increase your activity and contacts for organised walks in the county. It also contains a pedometer journal to enable you to keep a record of your step count and track your progress.

For copies please contact Sustainable Travel on 01432 260 514

Smart Driving Guide

This new guide to Smart Driving contains handy tips on vehicle maintenance, driving techniques, alternative fuels and cleaner vehicles. For a copy of the leaflet please contact the Sustainable Travel Team, on 01432 260 514

Adult Cycle Training

Herefordshire Council offers free cycling lessons to adults in a bid to encourage more cycling. One-to-one training sessions, tailored to individual needs are available from professional instructors. Sessions can cover everything from guidance on choosing a suitable bike and advice on route selection as well as comprehensive training in all elements of on-road cycling. Training takes place on local roads, near to participants' homes or workplaces to build confidence and skills on regular journeys. For details and booking please contact 01432 383656

Herefordshire Leisure cycle guide

This free guide features six rides ranging from the easy to challenging with routes through Black & White villages, secluded valleys, picturesque villages and along river trials. The Cycle Guide is printed on synthetic paper and is both waterproof and tear resistant making it ideal for repeated use.

Copies of the guide are available at Tourist Information Centres, local bike shops, libraries or by telephoning 01432 260514

Give Cyclists Space

'Give Cyclists Space' stickers are available by telephoning 01432 260 514. 

Way Ahead

Way Ahead is a sustainable travel newsletter that Herefordshire Council produced between 2001 and 2005. Way Ahead back issues are available as PDF's by clicking below.