Cycling maps
Planning your journey around your local area makes cycling easier and more enjoyable. These three maps can help you find routes that are safer for cyclists. And they can be used on your phone.
Google cycle map of Oxford
This interactive map came out of conversations with children and older cyclists. It shows routes that are car-free, protected or low-traffic, and walking-only.
You can use it to work out safe cycling routes to key places in the city, such as schools and hospitals.
It was developed by local cycling enthusiasts including Tom Green, Emily Kerr, Hannah Kirby and Danny Yee.
Oxford cycle map
This map was created by Oxford resident and Director of Transport Paradise, Richard Mann.
It is based on OpenStreetMap.
The map shows routes suitable for different types of cyclist and indicates how busy they are, how safe they are and whether you have to to dismount.
Cycle barriers, bike shops and and cycle parking are also marked.
Google cycle map of Oxfordshire
Following the success of the Google cycling map of Oxford, Cycling UK Oxfordshire has launched a version for Oxfordshire. It was created by around 60 experienced cyclists and campaign groups across the county and is intended for novice, less confident and younger cyclists.
The map covers the largest towns and villages in Oxfordshire, from Abingdon to Witney. It will be regularly updated and expanded. Many of the routes contain notes from local cyclists, offering tips.
Oxford Travel Options website
Oxford Travel Options website gives practical information on sustainable travel of all kinds, within and outside the city.
There is a host of useful stuff about cycling, from buying a bike to cycling with kids.
The site was created by Low Carbon Oxford North and the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership (ZCOP), with additional funding from the Foundation for Integrated Transport.
Cycle training for adults
The following local organisations offer training for adults who want to learn to ride. If you want to learn by yourself have a look at these tips from Cycling UK.
Broken Spoke in the city centre offers one-to-one cycle training sessions. If you are an Oxford university student you can get cycle lessons funded by your university.
Learn moreCyclAblility runs two free sessions per week at the Horspath Athletics & Sports Ground, OX4 2RR. It provides inclusive, adult cycling facilities in a safe and supportive environment.
Learn moreJoyriders runs free learn-to-ride sessions for women as well as its regular women’s only rides around Oxford.
Learn moreThe Windrush Bike Project in Witney runs supported rides for rusty riders once a fortnight.
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