Travel by Bike
Cycling is really starting to take off with more and more people cycling every month. It does make sense … cycling offers a cheap and quick way of getting around and it’s good for you!
If you live within three miles of Capitol Park, your office is less than a 15 minute cycle from home. Cycling can be quicker than driving, particularly for shorter journeys.
We have provided a wide range of information below on cycle routes, where to get your bike fixed and lots more, so whether you fancy trying cycling to get to work … or just fancy finding out what options are out there for a leisurely weekend ride we hope you’ll find this website useful.
Plan a journey by bike
Cycle maps
Cycle training
Cycle discounts
Cycle maintenance
Useful links
Plan your journey to Capitol Park by bike here Cyclestreets is a resource for cyclists created by cyclists.
Cycle Streets helps you plan a cycle journey online, all you need to do is enter a start and end location, Cycle Streets then provides you with turn by turn directions, journey time, distance, calories burned and CO2 avoided. Click here for more information.
Click here for the Leeds cycling map south, this map shows Capitol Park and the routes linking the site to Morley train station. The cycle map for Leeds north is also available here
For inspirational cycle rides click here to choose from a variety of Sustrans regional cycle routes.
Go:cycling currently offer free cycle training for adults working in West Yorkshire, this training can be arranged on a one to one basis or for a small group of cyclists. Go:cycling also offers advice on bikes, clothing and equipment. Click here for more information.
Find out if your employer offers the cycle to work scheme. A bike purchased through the Government cycle to work scheme means that you have 12 months to pay off the cost of the bike through salary sacrifice, plus you won’t pay tax or NI contributions helping you save up to 45% of the cost of the bike.
For more information feel free to contact us
Garage Bikes Morley is an independent bike shop run by a bike mechanic, they offer bike maintenance, stock bike parts and organise group rides. Open five days a week, for more information contact them directly here, follow them on twitter or call them on 0113 25 28 555.
Sustrans is the National leading cycle charity and offers a wealth of information and advice on cycling click here for more details.