Cycling to work

Cycling to work can avoid the stress of sitting in traffic and having to find a parking space. It can also be a great way to fit in some exercise and save you some money. 

Even if you work further away, you may be able to cycle to a rail or bus station, and travel by train or bus the rest of the way.  All rail stations in Coventry have cycle parking, as does Pool Meadow Bus & Coach Station.  Please see our dedicated page for more information on city centre cycle parking, which includes Coventry railway station.

You can also take your bike on most trains. The Network West Midlands journey planner can help you combine cycling with bus and train travel.

Getting started

To start all you need is a bike. If you haven't been on yours for a while, give it a check over or visit your local bike shop.  Ask your employer about the Government's Cycle to Work scheme, which may help you save money buying a new bike.

Bikes and riders come in all shapes and sizes. You can choose what to wear and what kind of bike to buy or visit a local bike shop for advice or there are also bike recycling projects. Some bikes have a luggage rack on the back for cycle panniers or briefcases. You can keep a cycle lock at work to save carrying it with you.

Bikes are also available to hire from West Midlands Cycle Hire at docking stations in and around the city centre. 

Free cycle training is available from traffic free learn to ride and cycle skills session, to on-road training.

Do you need cycle parking at your workplace?

Free cycle parking is available for businesses to install on their premises while stocks last. Ask your employer to apply for free cycle parking online.

Some workplaces provide changing facilities, but if you have an easy cycle ride then you won't have to get changed. Mudguards are useful to keep your clothes clean if it's rainy.

You can plan your cycle route to work using the Bike Citizens online journey planner or take a look at our series of cycle maps.