Cycling

York is regarded as one of the country's premier cycling cities. It has an extensive network of off-road cycle paths and on-road cycle lanes for cyclists of all ages and abilities to enjoy. 

Ample cycle parking is provided throughout the city, including several sites within the pedestrianised city centre.

York has recently been awarded Cycling City status. £3.68m of government money will now help to fund further improvements to cycling facilities in the city and get more people cycling.

Whether you currently cycle or not, please take part in our Cycling City survey and tell us what you think about cycling in York.

In this section:

• Bike security
  Lock it or lose it - advice on keeping your bicycle secure
• York - a Cycling City
  York was successful in its bid to become a Cycling City in June 2008. £3.68m of government funds has been made available to improve facilities for cyclists in the city and get more people cycling
• Cycle lanes and routes
  York is one of the country's premier cycling cities, with traffic-free routes, quiet country roads and on-road cycle lanes
• Cycle training
  Cycle training for adults and information about training offered in schools
• Public rights of way
  There are about 212km of public rights of way in the York area
• Road safety - cycling and walking to school
  School travel plans help to reduce the effects of the 'school run' on congestion and pollution
• School crossing patrols
  We provide school crossing patrols. We are not required to provide crossing patrols by law but we do so as a matter of safety
• Cycling City survey
  Whether you currently cycle, used to cycle but don't any more, or have never been on a bike in your life, please tell us what you think about cycling in our Cycling City survey