Coventry City Council and Coventry Health Authority have teamed up to produce a leaflet showing how easy it can be to cycle around the City. The leaflet unfolds to reveal a street map of the city that is nearly two feet wide. The map will help people plan their cycle journey in and around Coventry using quieter and safer routes. Copies of the free map are available from libraries, cycle shops and the tourist information centre. The map gives the locations of existing cycle routes and advisory routes.
Advisory routes are on the road but follow the quieter streets and lanes.
Information not normally contained on street maps but of great use to cyclists, such as the locations of steep hills and cycle parking facilities, is also shown. The positions of Pedestrian and Toucan crossings are marked. Toucan crossings are designed to allow both cyclists and pedestrians to cross together, the cyclists do not need to get off their bikes. The leaflet is also crammed with useful information to enable you to get the best out your bike including reminders of what cycle signs mean, contact details for local and national cycling organisations, and top tips to bear in mind when cycling. It's the healthy way to travel.