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Why cycle? General advice CyclingCycling onon canalcanal towpathstowpaths l Cycling can save you money. l Cycling improves your strength, stamina and aerobic fitness with little risk of over-exertion. Before setting off The Canal & River Trust n Try to avoid wearing headphones as this makes Check your bike, especially if you have not ridden in a while. To include the whole family you can purchase or hire a variety (formerly British Waterways) you less aware of your surroundings possible hazards and l At 10-20mph door to door, it is the fastest travel Your bike will need to be suitable for the terrain on which of child bike seats and trailers for young children. welcomes considerate cyclists to others sharing the same space. mode in urban peak hours. you will be cycling. Plan for emergencies – take a pump, You could initially choose a route that is totally off road to its towpaths and you don’t need n Keep dogs on a short lead and clean-up after them. l puncture kit and some form of ID. improve the confidence of younger children or new cyclists. a permit to use your bike on any According to the British Medical Association Dog fouling is very unpleasant and is a health hazard. (BMA), cycling five miles four times a week can This will give them a sense of achievement and independence. of our towpaths. Lots of people cut risks of coronary heart disease by up to half. Make sure that your brakes work, your chain is not too loose Once you are happy with their abilities you could include visit the waterways for many n Keep children close to you at all times and or tight, and your tyres are pumped up. If it has been a long routes with on-road sections, to help to broaden their different reasons and everyone is entitled to feel happy and encourage them to learn and follow the Greenway Code Regular activity also reduces chances of strokes, for Towpaths. colon cancers and osteoporosis. time since your bike has been out you could get a reputable experience while under supervision. safe whilst they’re visiting. dealer to service it. So the Canal & River Trust asks everyone to follow the Please note the towpath surfaces vary considerably from l Riding your bike to work is a great way to make Advice for riding on-road asphalt and tarmac to grass or stony ground, and you’re two aerobic workouts part of your daily routine. Greenways Code for Towpaths –10 points which Cycle helmets n You must follow the Highway Code encourage considerate, safe and courteous use of towpaths: likely to find a mixture of these on any waterway. l Cycle helmets are not a legal requirement but they may help n Be aware of what is happening all around you at all times Cycling produces no atmospheric pollution and n Share the space Consider other people and the local Reproduced from the Canal and River Trust website to reduce the severity of a head injury in the event of an n If riding with children, ride behind them and slightly virtually no noise. environment whenever you’re on a towpath. Remember accident. They do not stop incidents happening so care should further out away from the kerb – this will ensure that cars l some people may move less predictably, for example young Cycle instead of going by car and you’ll help cut still be taken while riding. Ensure that your helmet is fitted overtaking will not drive too close to them children or those with visual or mobility impairments. congestion. correctly and comfortably before setting off. n Use clear signals so other road users know exactly what Cycling and the law l Around three quarters of all journeys made you are doing n Drop your pace Considerate sharing of the limited A cyclist must exercise Clothing n On dull days or at night ensure you can be seen – use towpath space is the key. Jogging and cycling are welcome, in the UK are less than 5 miles. Many of these due care and attention A cyclist can cycle in the majority of weather conditions; the your lights and dress appropriately but drop your pace in good time and let people know journeys could be made by bicycle. at all times, and obey the key is to wear appropriate clothing to protect you against the n Consider the weather conditions; just like driving, different you are approaching by ringing a bell or politely calling out Highway Code, including elements. However, please consider how visible you are; when riding skills will be needed before waiting to pass slowly. all traffic signs and traffic it is dull and dark you need to be certain that motorists can n Pedestrians have priority Towpaths are ‘Greenways’ signals. see you! Wear bright or fluorescent colours so others can Advice for riding off-road or shared use routes where pedestrians have priority and The legal stuff see you during the day. At night some reflective material is There are many off-road areas classified for use by cyclists. vehicles are generally excluded. You CAN cycle ... All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be required that will be picked up by car headlights to highlight Some of these areas may also be designated for use by n Be courteous to others A smile can go a long way. n on bridleways and stored in a retrieval system or transmitted, in any form your presence. pedestrians and horse riders. Abusive or threatening behaviour is not acceptable and byways but you must or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying n If there is a marked path for cyclists keep to that path should be reported to the Police. give way to walkers recording or otherwise, without the permission of the Lights n Be prepared to give way or slow down for others n Follow signs They are there for the safety of everyone. and horse riders. Check your lights are working. Flashing lights are permitted particularly near bends, gateways etc publisher and copyright owner. Cyclists should dismount where required and use n on canal towpaths but but it is recommended that cyclists who are riding in areas n Be aware of the needs of others common sense in busy or restricted areas, recognising that a British Waterways without street lights use a steady front lamp. You can also The representation of a track or path is no evidence pedestrians have priority. Permit is required – increase your visibility by wearing a red flashing LED light of a public right of way. Users of all routes shown on it’s free! See www. attached to the back of your clothing. n Give way to oncoming people beneath bridges this map do so entirely at their own risk. We cannot Whether they are on foot or bike and be extra careful at waterscape.com. n on cycle tracks and guarantee that all routes and bridleways will always be Cycling with children bends and entrances where visibility is limited. bus lanes if the lane signs include a cycle symbol. passable by bike, particularly in wet weather. Children love riding their bikes, but due to the environments n When travelling in large groups especially if you outside our homes today few get the chance to practise are running or cycling, please use common sense and give You CANNOT cycle ... their skills. Taking them on a family bicycle ride is a great way to others. Cartography © FourPoint Mapping n on a pavement or footpath unless there is a right to do so. experience. If you need a copy of this information in www.fourpointmapping.co.uk n on open land without the permission of the landowner. large print, Braille, another language or on cassette, please call 01785 (27) 6615.

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