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Where to ride in Coventry

Why not try one of our segregated cycleways [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/segregated-cycleways] to see where they can take you? These routes provide a dedicated space for cyclists to ride, with junctions designed to give priority to people on bikes over other road traffic. Find out more about segregated cycleways in Coventry. [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/segregated-cycleways]

We also have a network of secondary cycle routes city-wide [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/cycle-coventry-maps]. These are a mixture of traffic-free paths and quieter streets with low volumes of traffic and complement our segregated cycleways. Find out more about other cycle routes in Coventry. [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/cycle-coventry-maps]

Riding for leisure

Taking the family out on a bike ride is a great way to get some fresh air, exercise and a dose of feel-good!

British Cycling's Let’s Ride website [https://www.letsride.co.uk/] provides ideas and inspiration including suggested routes to ride near you . British Cycling routes are now also available to view on OS Maps [https://osmaps.com/british-cycling/routes] online and in the OS Maps App. To discover where the National Cycle Network can take you, visit the Sustrans website [https://www.sustrans.org.uk/national-cycle-network/].

Why not explore the heritage and history in the areas around Binley [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7986/heritage-open-days-2024---binley-route-map] and Coundon [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7985/heritage-open-days-2024---coundon-route-map] cycleways? As part of Heritage Open Days 2024, the council ran two led rides giving people the chance to explore these two routes. You can follow at your own pace by downloading the handy illustrated route guides below.

These maps have been produced by the Coventry Society [https://www.coventrysociety.org.uk/about-us/], the city's civic society which campaigns to preserve heritage and promotes high standards of design and planning for the benefit of everyone who lives and works in Coventry.

Plan your own cycle ride

Find your way by bike using the online cycle journey planner [http://map.bikecitizens.net/gb-coventry#/!/1/1/-,-/*,5] or browse Open Cycle Map [https://www.opencyclemap.org/]. If you have a Smartphone download the Bike Citizens App to navigate by bike. Download the app from Google Play [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.bikecityguide] or Apple App Store [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bike-citizens-cycling-app-gps/id517332958].

Traffic-free places to ride

Our network of segregated cycleways also provides a safe and accessible cycling experience, where cyclists have their own protected space and junctions are managed to give priority over traffic. Find out more [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/segregated-cycleways].

Share with care

Some cycle paths are shared with other users. Don't forget to:

  • give way to pedestrians, wheelchair users and horse riders, making sure you give them plenty of room
  • keep to your side of any dividing line
  • be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary
  • do not expect to cycle at high speeds

You should only cycle on pavements where signs show it is allowed.

Cycling and public transport

Bike and train is an ideal combination for longer journeys. The Transport for West Midlands website [http://journeyplanner.networkwestmidlands.com/] can help you plan your journey.

Free cycle parking is available at Coventry, Canley, Coventry Arena and Tile Hill stations.

West Midlands Trains [https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/], London North Western [https://www.londonnorthwesternrailway.co.uk/], Cross Country Trains [https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/on-board-with-crosscountry/bikes-and-cyclists] and Avanti West Coast [https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/travel-information/onboard/bikes] all carry cycles free of charge. A reservation is mandatory on Avanti West Coast and is recommended on Cross Country Trains.

Unfortunately, cycles are not permitted to be taken on board buses and coaches, however, cycle parking is provided at Pool Meadow Bus Station [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/directory-record/42819/pool-meadow-bus-station-inside-].

West Midlands cycle hire [https://www.wmcyclehire.co.uk/] docks are located outside Pool Meadow Bus Station and Coventry Rail Station. Find out more [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cycling-1/cycle-september].

Useful cycling websites

Cycle Coventry

Address: Coventry City Council
PO Box 7097
Coventry
CV6 9SL
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