26/08/2009

The handy, pocket-sized map has been updated to include details of all the new cycle routes that Cycling City York has funded during the past year, as well as useful journey time information for those commuting to and from work, school or college and people cycling in their spare time who may want to adopt a more leisurely pace. It highlights just how quick and easy it is to commute across York by bicycle. For example, it only takes 18 minutes to get from the outer ring road to the city centre.

Everything from bridleways - which are accessible to cyclists - to places of interest, such as schools, colleges and major employers, is marked on the map. There's also advice and information on cycle training, leisure rides, bike security and lots more. Cycle shops are highlighted on the map so that cyclists know where to go to get their bikes repaired and obtain expert advice.

Programme manager for Cycling City York, Graham Titchener, said: "The new maps have been produced to replace a much earlier version that had become dated and care has been taken to make them even more user-friendly. The markings have been simplified wherever possible and the colours have been improved so that it's even easier for cyclists to choose the best route for their journey.

"The maps are a really comprehensive guide to the broad range of cycling routes and facilities in York, and also contain lots of additional advice and information about cycling-related activities. We hope that they will prove useful to both residents and visitors, especially the introduction of the cycling timescale chart and circles, which gives you an idea how long it will take to get to your destination."

The maps are free of charge and available from cycle shops, libraries, leisure centres, City of York Council offices and from the Cycling City York website at www.york.gov.uk/cycling

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