Move by Bike
Why you should move by bike
Cycling is a healthy, low cost and environmentally friendly way to travel. Hackney Council provides two hours free cycle training to all those who live, work and study in the borough.
Did you know? Hackney has more people who cycle to work that anywhere else in Britain – join them and find out why.
More reasons to move by bike
- Riding a bicycle is one of the fastest ways to get around London and to get to work.
- Over two thirds of all trips and over half of car trips are under 5 miles; approximately a 30 minute cycle ride.
- Riding is a great way to keep fit. Riding a bike for 20 to 30 minutes three times a week can help maintain fitness and significantly contribute to achieving a longer life expectancy.
- The health advantages of cycling outweigh the risks by a ratio of 20 to 1, according to the British Medical Association. Regular cyclists typically enjoy the fitness levels (heart rate, blood pressure) of non-cyclists ten years their junior.
- Riding can save you money. Reduce your costs on public transport tickets, parking, petrol and congestion charges by getting on your bike.
Maps
The London Cycling Campaign and Transport for London (TfL) have produced 14 free cycle guides showing the best cycle routes across the whole of London. Area guides 4 and 7 cover Hackney and can be ordered from the Transport for London website or by telephoning 020 7222 1234.
Hackney Cycling Guide
Cycling Routes in Hackney (811KB)
If you would like to be sent a copy of this map, please email movegreener@hackney.gov.uk
Page updated: 17 Aug 2009