Cycling

From and around Darwin Green

Cambridge is the cycling city of the UK and is known for its high levels of cycling and excellent cycling facilities, so why not join in with what everyone else is doing?!

Try a VOI E-bike, E-cargo or E-scooter from your brand new VOI parking zone at your home in Darwin Green. Your parking zone is on Galton Road. Unlock for £1 and then pay 24p per minute of use. Download the Voi app to get started.

The city and surrounding area are relatively flat and there is already some great infrastructure in place including a cycle route running along nearby Huntingdon Road which takes you directly into Cambridge city centre.

Many facilities are accessible within a short bicycle journey, including, schools, doctors surgeries, supermarkets and employment areas.

There is also a full Cambridge cycle map available here to download which highlights recognised cycle routes across the city and surrounding areas.

Plan a cycle route online at Cyclestreets.

NHS Cycling for Beginners, check out the https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active/.

Health Benefits of Cycling

Cycling is not just a mode of transport but it also provides an excellent low impact workout too; there are many health benefits from hopping on your bicycle and many studies to back this up. Why not turn your commute into a workout?

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Increased cardiovascular fitness.

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A decrease in stress levels.

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Strengthened bones.

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Improved posture and coordination.

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TRAVEL VOUCHER

As an alternative to the bus voucher, each household within Darwin Green is entitled to either a £60 active travel voucher with Decathlon (subject to change) or a £60 Outspoken Cycles voucher for a bike service.

To claim, please complete the short travel survey.

Unsure on Cycling?

Cycling into Cambridge with Children?

Reporting

Cycle Training

Cycle To Work Schemes

The Bike Man

Useful Websites & Further Information

WELLBEING IN CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Find helpful information about wellbeing in Cambridgeshire through the Cambridgeshire County Council website.

CYCLE STREETS

One of the most comprehensive cycle route planners available. Cycle Streets will take your inputted destination and provide you various cycling route options based on speed and how busy the roads are. All free to use.

CAMBRIDGE CYCLING CAMPAIGN

A charity set up specifically to improve and encourage cycling throughout the city. You’ll find all the information you require here including cycle maps, details about cycle parking and the Cambridge Cycling Festival! This is a great resource to check on a regular basis.