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Cycling and walking

in Bishop Auckland

Local Motion is funded by the Department for Transport and supportedby Durham County Council and Darlington Borough Council.

Advisory cycle route

On-road cycle route

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Walking and safety Why walk and cycle?

BikeabilityBikeability is designed to give quality skills andconfidence over three important stages of acyclist’s training:

� Level 1: Covers all aspects of training whichwill enable a cyclist to make a safe off roadjourney.

� Level 2: At the end of this training, a cyclistshould be able to make simple journeys onquiet roads.

� Level 3: Builds on the basics learned in Level 2and covers training which should enable thecyclist to have confidence to ride on any type of road in this country.

All Primary Schools in County Durham are offered Bikeability CycleTraining for year 5 pupils.

Think ‘Safe’As a cyclist, it is important you keep yourself as safe as possible:

� Protect your head - wear a cycle helmet.

� Make yourself more visible - wear bright clothing: Fluorescent for dayand reflective for night.

� Make yourself aware of the rules of the road for cyclists.

� Check the Highway Code for all the relevant road signs.

� If you are out at night it is a legal requirement to have a white light atthe front and a red light and a red reflector at the back of your bike.

� Don’t carry bags on your handlebars - make sure you have thecorrect carriers or use a rucksack.

� Maintain your cycle – check brakes, tyres, and chain before you startyour journey.

Walking and cycling are free and fun, and easy to do.From a five minute potter or a ten minute ride aroundthe block through to a five-day hike or a fifty mileday’s cycling, there are benefits and routes for all.

The fat fighting options� Cycling burns on average 240calories an hour (at 10mph).

� Regular cyclists enjoy higherlevels of over all fitness – a greatbenefit from a daily ride to work.

� In the long-term, both walkingand cycling have huge benefitsfor general health, and reducingthe risk of heart disease.

The low carbon options� Transport is a major contributorto greenhouse gas emissionsand has a direct impact onclimate change. Over 20% of allUK carbon emissions come fromcars and lorries on the road.

� One in four car journeys are lessthan 2 miles, so rather than justjumping into the car to go toschool, the shops or work, whynot walk or cycle?

The low cost options� The AA calculates that cars costtheir owners on average £2,358a year BEFORE the cost of fuel.

� The Inland Revenue estimatethat the true running cost of acar is over 30 pence per mile,while cycling and walking arefree.

� You can save yourself money byswitching to cycling or walking.Every journey you replace willbring savings!

The low stress options� Switching from driving to walkingand cycling helps avoid thestressful morning traffic jams. TheStress Management Societyrecommends cycling as one ofthe best ways of reducing stress.

� Taking regular and moderateexercise is a great way ofreducing stress while thepleasure of walking or cycling isa great tonic for mind andbody.

� Both walking and cycling canbe very sociable options too,and great ways to see more ofyour local community.

Points toremember:

� Always hold youngchildren’s handsand keep them onthe inside of thepavement.

� Where possibleavoid crossingbetween parkedcars and explainthe dangers e.g.children are smalland drivers cannotsee them.

� Set a goodexample and usesafer crossingplaces correctly ifthey are available.

� Always teach yourchild to stop, look,listen and think.

� You should alwayswalk on pavements.

� Where there are nopavements,however, youshould always walkon the side of theroad on which thetraffic is comingtowards you. If youare coming towardsa blind spot, usuallya road curving tothe right, you shouldcross to ensure thatvehicles cominground the bend donot hit you.

� Always walk in welllit areas if possible. Ifyou have expensiveequipment on you –phones, mp3

players, cameras –try and keep thesesubtle and hidden.

� At night or in darkconditions, wearbright or reflectiveclothing.

� Stay alert to yoursurroundings - don'tlisten to loud musicor text whilstwalking.

Walking is the most sustainable mode of transport.But as a walker, you are slower and more vulnerablethan other road users. It’s important that you keepyourself safe when walking!

The code of conduct for cyclistsin Bishop Auckland centre

Where can I cycle in Bishop Auckland?Tracks marked in green on the map are part of the off-road walkingand riding network. Please be aware that on shared use routes such asthis cyclists should give way to walkers and horseriders. Hybrid andmountain bikes are best suited to these routes. Dashed green marksindicate a cycling route which follows the public road.

Roads marked in yellow are quieter roads or roads wheretraffic moves slowly.

Roads marked in white are other roads, which cyclists canuse but where you should take greater care. Red markingsalong the side of the road indicate an on-road cyclepath.

Brown routes are off-road bridleways which are sharedwith walkers and horseriders. Hybrid and mountain bikesare best suited to these routes.

Cycling and road safety

1 Have consideration for pedestrians – when turning into a side road,you must always give way to crossing pedestrians. Cyclists should beaware that not all people will be able to hear or see them and theyshould give all pedestrians room to move.

2 Cycle on roads with care, awareness of other traffic andconsideration for other road users.

3 Park bikes at the designated cycle parking stands where possible. Ifyou must leave bikes against other objects, ensure that they are notblocking the pavement. Do not lock your bike onto other people’sprivate property.

4 Do not cycle on ramps or steps – carry or push your bike, or useanother route.

5 Do not cycle on pavements. If you need to use a pavement, youmust push your bike or cycle on the road. Police can issue fixedpenalty notices to people that cycle on pavements.

6 Cyclists must respect the rules of the road, including one-way streetsand traffic lights.

Route for use bypedal cycles andbuses only

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No entry for any vehiclesexcept for pushed cycles

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Shared route for cyclistsand pedestrians

One-way traffic

Common signsCyclists must obey all road signs, including ‘Stop’, ‘Give Way’ and speed-limitsigns. The following signs are particularly relevant for cyclists.

Cycling to school with your childinstead of hopping into your carcould save you over £400 a year infuel costs alone. It also helps youand your children get active,bringing you all health benefits.

Cycling is one of the best forms of exercise foryoung people, and is the top way pupils saythey would like to travel to school. In the LocalMotion area of South Durham, over half of alljourneys to school are made by a mode otherthan the car. Children who walk or cycle toschool can benefit from increasedconcentration and mental wellbeing. Having ahealthier lifestyle, they are less likely to developfuture health problems such as diabetes,asthma or heart disease. They also breathecleaner air as the air inside a car can be threetimes as polluted as the air outside.

Cycling is a great alternative to driving andhelps to reduce the congestion around theschool, making the journey to school safer,healthier and more fun for everyone.

Local Motion and your schoolThe Local Motion team is working in schoolsacross South Durham to encourage morechildren and their parents to get active on thejourney to school. Various activities are takingplace including bike breakfasts, puncture repairsession, family walks, bling your bike competitionsand MEGA Motion to name just a few!

To find out more about thefun activities that are arebeing delivered in yourschool, please contactLocal Motion on 0800 45 89 810.

Schools

Bishop Auckland railway pathsCounty Durham has miles of old railway tracks which have now beenredeveloped into well signed, pleasant and accessible paths forpedestrians, horse riders and cyclists alike.

Brandon-Bishop Auckland PathThe Brandon to Bishop Auckland railway line was built mainly to carry coal and coke and closed topassenger traffic in 1964. It forms a 9 mile linear route, which starts from the north end of the Newton Capviaduct. It ends at Broompark, to the east of Brandon and 2 miles west of Durham City. There, it connectsto the Lanchester Valley Way and the Deerness Valley Way, allowing for longer journeys if desired.

Auckland WayThis railway line was built in 1841 to carry coal from Byers Green and Willington to ‘Port Clarence’ atTeesside. The line was closed in 1939.

The Railway Path passes through countryside which was once part of the Bishop’s Park. Bishop Lightfootwould only give his consent for the use of his land if a special ‘double’ bridge was built over the railwayfor his personal use. This bridge is still there: look for the very wide railway bridge with mature trees on it.

The line is 4.3 miles long and can be accessed from Brack’s Farm or Coundon Station, or directly fromWynyard Grove.

West Auckland-RamshawThis route is 2.5 miles long, following the River Gaunless out of West Auckland. It can be accessed fromStation View, and provides a pleasant route out to the west of Bishop Auckland.

Etherley Lane PrimaryEtherley Lane NurseyEvergreenCockerton Hill InfantCockerton Hill JuniorSt Anne’s C of E PrimaryBishop Barrington SchoolSt John’s RC VA ComprehensiveSt Wilfred’s RC VA PrimarySt Andrew’s PrimaryPrince Bishops PrimaryThornhill PrimaryTimothy Hackworth PrimarySt John’s C of E Aided PrimaryAclet Close NurseryWoodhouse Community PrimarySt Helen Auckland Community PrimaryOakley Cross PrimaryCopeland Road PrimaryEscomb PrimaryKing James I AcademyBishop Auckland CollegeSunnydale Community College for Maths and Computing

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Locking your bike

While survey results in the north-east haveshown that people over-estimate how muchbike theft there is, it is wise to make sure youlook after your bike. To make your bike assecure as possible, follow the tips below:

� Always use a lock and make sure it is tightlyfastened and not hanging loose.

� Use cycle parking. There are cycling parkingplaces at Bishop Auckland bus station, andon the market square. These are much morevisible and you are less likely to have yourbike stolen from these sites.

� Do not lock your bike where it will cause anobstruction.

� Remember to secure your bike at home too –most thefts are from the home.

Basic maintenance checklist

� Daily – lights and reflectors are still workingand clean and bright, brakes are stillefficient.

� Weekly – Tyres are correctly inflated and thechain is properly adjusted and lubricated.

� Monthly – Gears are working correctly.

� Six Monthly – Check that you can rock thefront of the bike by the handlebars with thefront brake on without movement of theheadset, (the bolt your handlebar slots onto),if there is movement, you will be able to hearor feel a knocking as you rock the bike.

Buying a bike

When buying abike, it isimportant thatyour bike is theright bike for you.You need toconsider size,budget and thetypes of cyclingyou will be doing.The best way toensure you getthe right bike foryou is to buy itfrom a specialistcycle shop. Thiswill increase yourchances of receiving expert advice and helpin selecting the right one and the longer it islikely to last.

By investing in, looking after and regularly usinga good bike, you will save money on othertypes of travel.

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