Cycle to Work Day
Leicester City Council invites you you to join people across Leicester and Leicestershire in this year’s Cycle to Work Day, Thursday 1 August 2024. Grab this chance to enjoy the simple pleasure of riding a bike. Regardless of whether you commute by bike daily, or haven’t cycled in years, everyone is welcome to join.
The Active Travel Team are giving away FREE fruit for those commuting to work by bike, via the city centre. Join others in cycling to work on Thursday 1 August and stop by the Town Hall Bike Park with your work ID badge between 8am – 10am to claim your free fruit.
For extra motivation, BetterPoints are awarding BetterPoints rewards and a virtual medal to everyone that records a cycling activity on Cycle to Work Day on Thursday. Download the FREE app to collect points, which can be redeemed for a variety of shopping vouchers and discounts, or donated to charity.
Bike Maintenance
Is your bike in need of repair? Community Cycles will be available outside the Town Hall Bike Park on Thursday 1 August from 12 noon – 2pm for free bike maintenance. Booking is not required, just come along and bring your bike.
Get involved on social media
If you are working from home or your commute doesn’t pass through the city centre, take the opportunity to cycle on your lunchbreak or while running your errands on the day, and get involved in our prize giveaway on social media!
For a chance to win a FREE cycling goodie bag, post a picture of you with your bike to your social media, and tell us why you choose to cycle. Don’t forget to use our hashtag #Cycle2WorkDayLeicester so that we can find your entries.
If your social media is set to private, please send a screenshot of your post to us via a message on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram, or send us an email. A winner will be chosen on Friday 2 August.
I choose to cycle because…
It allows me to fit exercise into my day
Cycling saves me time, I can jump on the e-bike and go anywhere 
Since cycling to work I feel like I have more energy, I don't get quite as exhausted going up the stairs
It is cheaper than driving and using public transport. It keeps me physically active and healthyUltimate Guide to Cycling
We all know that cycling is great for our health, the environment and our wallets. Have a read of the Ultimate Guide to Cycling which is aimed at anyone of any age who is thinking of spending more time on two wheels or is new to cycling. This edition covers everything from buying and maintaining a bike, to improving your visibility when out on the roads. Included are loads of essential kit too, including helmets, lights and clothing so you can hit the roads fully prepared. Take a look through this digital edition by clicking the “full screen” button. You can even bookmark it to read later or click “share” to send it to friends and family.
