MORE PEOPLE CYCLING MORE OFTEN. The West Yorkshire Tour de France Legacy 2014 onwards

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1 MORE PEOPLE CYCLING MORE OFTEN The West Yorkshire Tour de France Legacy 2014 onwards

2 MORE PEOPLE CYCLING MORE OFTEN Who are we? The West Yorkshire Tour de France Legacy Partnership brings together providers of sport and physical activity, transport and health to improve and increase opportunities to participate in cycling. The partnership supports local planning and delivery of a cycling legacy through effective communication and the development of Countywide projects. It supports district specific plans and the regional Cycle Yorkshire strategy objectives of creating a cycling legacy from the Tour de France. Bradford Yorkshire and Humber Legacy Calderdale West Yorkshire Legacy Kirklees Leeds Wakefield

3 What are we going to do? The partnership has identified four objectives that we will deliver as part of our Tour de France legacy starting in The legacy will evolve over a ten year period and this is a live document that can be found on the websites of West Yorkshire Sport ( and West Yorkshire Combined Authority ( The objectives are to provide: 1. More coaches, leaders and volunteeers 2. More and better places to cycle 3. Building skills and confidence 4. More cycling events and activities

4 OBJECTIVE ONE: More Coaches, Leaders and Volunteers The cycling community will be able to cater for the increased demand generated by the Tour de France to sustain participation in cycling. In West Yorkshire we will: Increase the number of Coaches, Leaders, Cycle Trainers and Volunteers Increase the opportunities in cycling for people to volunteer Support organised cycle groups and clubs Offer workplaces support with cycle programmes and activities Check the online version of this document at or for links around all these activities.

5 OBJECTIVE TWO: More and better places to cycle High quality cycling infrastructure is in place that will provide safe and enjoyable opportunities to cycle. In West Yorkshire we will: Help coordinate bike recycle schemes Deliver CityConnect (super highway between Bradford and Leeds) and supporting activity Deliver cycle hire schemes Create online cycle maps across the area and develop more cycle route maps Commit to seeking additional capital schemes to develop the local infrastructure Ensure that any new development or highway scheme is designed to accommodate cyclists through a process of cycle-proofing. Have a designated Cycle Sport facility Continue to maintain to a high standard on our National Cycle Network routes Ensure that the framework and ethos of the West Yorkshire Local Transport Cycle Prospectus is embedded in ways of working in local authorities Check the online version of this document at or for links around all these activities.

6 OBJECTIVE THREE: Building skills and confidence All those wanting to take up cycling have the skills and confidence to do so. In West Yorkshire we will deliver: More adults accessing cycle learn and improvement programmes More schools offering Bikeability and more young people accessing this programme More opportunities for young people More bike maintenance courses A West Yorkshire Road Safety Campaign Check the online version of this document at or for links around all these activities.

7 OBJECTIVE FOUR: More cycling events and activities There will be a range of cycling related events and organised activities across West Yorkshire. In West Yorkshire we will deliver: 25,000 people taking part in mass participation cycling events More people participating on local led cycle rides More cycle sport races More inclusive opportunities for disabled people and the BME community. More community cycling events and a festival in each district More opportunities for women and girls to participate in cycling Check the online version of this document at or for links around all these activities.

8 A BIT MORE ABOUT THE PARTNERS AND PROGRAMMES The partnership involves officers in highways and transportation, road safety, public health, sport and leisure, in each of the five West Yorkshire District Councils, West Yorkshire Sport, British Cycling, West Yorkshire Combined Authority (formerly Metro) and other cycling organisations. CTC is the national cycling charity promoting all forms of cycling, protect the interests of existing and would-be cyclists, and inspire people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to discover the joys of cycling. Sustrans is a leading UK charity enabling people to travel by foot, bike or public transport for more of the journeys we make every day. Sustrans works with communities, policy-makers and partner organisations so that people can choose healthier, cleaner and cheaper journeys and enjoy better, safer spaces to live in. British Cycling is the national governing body for cycling. As such, British Cycling works across all levels and six disciplines of the sport (BMX, Mountain Bike, Cyclo-Cross, Road, Track and Cycle Speedway), from providing the support and encouragement people need to get riding their bikes for the first time, to being home to the hugely successful Great Britain Cycling Team. West Yorkshire Sport is one of the 45 County Partnerships in England which connect providers of sport and physical activity such as National Governing Bodies, Local Authorities, Schools, Colleges and universities and local clubs to work together to increase the number and quality of opportunities to take part across a county area. Go Cycling is a project coordinated by WYCA (Metro) and is being provided in partnership with West Yorkshire s five local authorities and CTC (the national cycling charity). It is supported by the Department for Transport through the Local Sustainable Transport Fund and offers a range of free cycling services for adults who live, work or study in West Yorkshire. Bike and Go is an ingenious new scheme provided by train operating company Northern Rail that lets you hire a bike from participating train stations and continue your journey quickly and easily under your own steam. No walking, no waiting - just get on your Bike & Go! CityConnect is a programme of cycle improvements in the Leeds City Region being delivered by Leeds City Council and City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council, together with West Yorkshire Combined Authority and other local partners. Funded through the Department for Transport s Cycle City Ambition Fund, CityConnect will make it easier and safer to get around on foot and by bike giving you better access to your local area, increasing your travel options and reducing congestion. Bikeability is 'cycling proficiency' for young people for the 21st Century! If you're thinking about getting on your bike, why not complete your Bikeability. It's fun and gives you the skills and confidence to cycle in modern road conditions. Breeze is part of British Cycling s Sky Ride programme and is the biggest programme ever to get more women into riding bikes for fun. The aim is to help thousands more women feel confident and comfortable about going on a ride. Sky Rides are British Cycling s big, fun events which take over a town or city centre so lots of cyclists of all ages and abilities can ride safely together on a traffic-free route. They re a great day out for families, with loads to do both on and off a bike. Sky Ride Local leisure bike rides are guided by friendly British Cycling Ride Leaders along scenic planned routes. With different levels, there s something for everyone whether you re building your confidence or already comfortable on a bike and looking for a challenge. Rides are all free and are grouped in levels to suit everyone from beginners to experienced cyclists. Whichever you choose, you ll be riding on safe routes, in good company. Each of the 5 districts in West Yorkshire have partnered with British Cycling to offer these opportunities to local communities. Find out more at or