with local cycle group Pedals. Pedals. group cycle local with www.thetram.net/cycling cycling along the tram network are available from – – from available are network tram the along cycling These have all been developed in consultation consultation in developed been all have These A similar guide is available for the tram route from the city centre to Chilwell. Further copies of this leaflet and information about about information and leaflet this of copies Further Chilwell. to centre city the from route tram the for available is guide similar A Ensuring your safety you can hire a Citycard Cycle using a Citycard. a using Cycle Citycard a hire can you See map overleaf for more detailed cycle route information and facilities. facilities. and information route cycle detailed more for overleaf map See Alternatively, Citycard. registered a via accessed be Schools to Wilford Lane Lane Wilford to Schools Whether cycling around the tramway is new to you or not, there are some things you’ll need to bear in mind. can and CCTV by monitored is hub This Ride. & Park route and cycle way alongside the Becket and Emmanuel Emmanuel and Becket the alongside way cycle and route Wilford Lane – five double-sided cycle stands cycle double-sided five – Lane Wilford Crossing tram tracks Secure Citycard Cycle Hub parking at Clifton South South Clifton at parking Hub Cycle Citycard Secure Avenue, Wilford, connecting with the existing riverside cycle cycle riverside existing the with connecting Wilford, Avenue, Holy Trinity – five double-sided cycle stands cycle double-sided five – Trinity Holy You will find that some tram tracks run on streets that A new cycle route next to the tramway on Coronation Coronation on tramway the to next route cycle new A If cyclists are not careful, it is possible for tyres to e.g. Clifton South, Holy Trinity and Wilford Lane Wilford and Trinity Holy South, Clifton e.g. cyclists use. It’s important to take extra care in these areas General cycle safety tips: Wilford Clifton South – secure Citycard Cycle Hub and cycle stands cycle and Hub Cycle Citycard secure – South Clifton slide on the tracks or drop into the track grooves. to ensure your safety and avoid getting into difficulties. Cycle stands at tram stops (all with CCTV) CCTV) with (all stops tram at stands Cycle The tracks are clearly visible in the road but, just the cycling routes along the Clifton tramline: Clifton the along routes cycling the Be visible to other road users and tracks safely tracks as metal grates or kerbs can be a hazard if not pedestrians and cyclists can cross together; hence ‘two-can’ cross. ‘two-can’ hence together; cross can cyclists and pedestrians Cycle stands are provided at the following tram stops on on stops tram following the at provided are stands Cycle pedestrians – wear high visibility clothing Designated track crossings to help cyclists cross the the cross cyclists help to crossings track Designated Note: A toucan crossing is the name of a crossing where where crossing a of name the is crossing toucan A Note: approached sensibly, so can tram tracks. Cycle stands Cycle Take care around trams and tracks Riverside Way / Victoria Embankment Embankment Victoria / Way Riverside approach to tram stops tram to approach Protect yourself by wearing a safety helmet New toucan crossings across Robin Hood Way and and Way Hood Robin across crossings toucan New make the right manoeuvres, for example on the the on example for manoeuvres, right the make Citycard Cycle Hub at Clifton South Park & Ride site Ride & Park South Clifton at Hub Cycle Citycard Cross tracks close to a right angle Additional road markings and signs to help cyclists cyclists help to signs and markings road Additional iverside Way iverside R and Way ood H obin R Direct access from Clifton Lane to the new secure secure new the to Lane Clifton from access Direct Keep an eye out for pedestrians and other Traffic signs and road markings road users to ensure that they have seen you alongside the tramway the alongside Road from Holy Trinity to Clifton Lane Clifton to Trinity Holy from Road Look out for trams New cycle lanes and shared pedestrian / cycle paths paths cycle / pedestrian shared and lanes cycle New New cycle lanes and cycling facilities on Farnborough Farnborough on facilities cycling and lanes cycle New Sheriffs Way / Queens Walk Queens / Way Sheriffs • • Be aware of hazards and blind spots around Arkwright Street / Arkwright Walk Arkwright / Street Arkwright • the full length of Southchurch Drive Southchurch of length full the Clearly signed cycle routes cycle signed Clearly Where possible use designated cycle routes you, including buses and large vehicles New cycle lanes and pedestrian / cycle paths along along paths cycle / pedestrian and lanes cycle New routes into the city centre on: on: centre city the into routes and crossing points No Entry for all Vehicles Typical Direction Sign used create new cycling opportunities: opportunities: cycling new create Cycling connections are provided on existing north – south south – north existing on provided are connections Cycling (including cycles) on the Cycle Route Road / Southchurch Drive in Clifton in Drive Southchurch / Road Don’t cycle too close to the kerb alongside and around the tramway and and tramway the around and alongside Main Road in Wilford Vi Wilford in Road Main Waterway Street and on on and Street Waterway llage New toucan crossings at the junction of Farnborough Farnborough of junction the at crossings toucan New Think ahead and signal early Main Road, Wilford. These link with existing cycle routes on on routes cycle existing with link These Wilford. Road, Main been introduced to help cyclists to travel travel to cyclists help to introduced been Clifton Centre Clifton Typical Map tracks are provided on Queens Walk, Wilford Toll Bridge, and and Bridge, Toll Wilford Walk, Queens on provided are tracks Use appropriate hand signals when making and Chilwell, a number of features have have features of number a Chilwell, and Sign Showing Parallel pedestrian / cycle routes to the side of the tram tram the of side the to routes cycle / pedestrian Parallel Don’t gamble – wait for the green light a left or right turn to let people know of Recommended to Clifton Clifton to NET of extension the of part s A No Motor Vehicles with new toucan crossings on Ruddington Lane Ruddington on crossings toucan new with your intentions Queen’s Walk Queen’s at crossings (cycles permitted) Route for Cyclists routes on Ruddington Lane and Silverdale Walk and and Walk Silverdale and Lane Ruddington on routes tram network tram this route to help cyclists. These include: These cyclists. help to route this Farnborough Road. This connects to the existing cycle cycle existing the to connects This Road. Farnborough Ride past parked cars and queuing traffic in Specific features and road layouts have been developed along along developed been have layouts road and features Specific Brook open space to where the tram emerges onto onto emerges tram the where to space open Brook Keep wheels out of the grooves a straight line, rather than dodging around the tramway through the newly created Fairham Fairham created newly the through tramway the Nottingham city centre parallel to the tramway. the to parallel centre city Nottingham world-class world-class them in case the traffic pulls away suddenly New cycle path from Ruddington Lane alongside alongside Lane Ruddington from path cycle New it is now possible to cycle from the Clifton Park & Ride to to Ride & Park Clifton the from cycle to possible now is it Take care on wet tracks cycle route on Ruddington Lane and Main Road in Wilford, Wilford, in Road Main and Lane Ruddington on route cycle Slippery Tram Tracks ane L uddington R Using the new facilities alongside the tramway and the existing existing the and tramway the alongside facilities new the Using Avoid cycling on footpaths which are for Ahead for Cyclists ottingham’s ottingham’s N Concentrate at all times pedestrians only Trams Only (cycles prohibited) Special cycle features on the Clifton route Clifton the on features cycle Special If in doubt, dismount and cross the tramway Don’t run a red light or you could face a fine. Cycling around around Cycling Road Narrows for Tram Stop Ahead on foot You can cycle alongside the tram network or enjoy a ride along the National Cycle Network, Big Track or Erewash Valley Trail – for more information visit www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/travelplan Bike hire with your phone Citycard Cycle Hubs Citycard Cycles can be hired via mobile phone for collection and drop-off on or near the following Citycard Cycle Hub facilities are at the following locations around the network (see map): RideWise offer cycling skills and confidence locations around the tram network: training including improving awareness of • Nottingham Station (Station Street) Bulwell potential hazards that can be found around a • Lace Market Car Park Hucknall tramway and how you can stay safe. • Old Market Square CYCLING THE Phoenix Park • Royal Centre Reasons to get on your bike or keep cycling… • Nottingham Trent University (Shakespeare Street) Cycling has many benefits. It is convenient, Wilkinson Street environmentally friendly and helps to keep you fit. For further information Nottingham Station Or in person at: • Broadmarsh Travel Centre in Broadmarsh Bus Cycling keeps you fit and boosts your health - about cycling around the Broadmarsh Bus Station regular cycling increases your fitness level and you CLIFTON Station (accessible from