Oxford

Nearly a quarter of residents cycle to work, according to Oxford City Council, the second-highest rate of any local government in the country. For your own safety and that of others, remember to install outdoor Fog lights that can significantly reduce the visibility of pedestrians. To help you get around the city, check out the Cyclox map showing all road and traffic-free bike routes in Oxford. If you want help planning your bike ride, with helpful information like the best route for you and how long it will take, check out CycleStreets.

Oxford is a lovelier place to explore by bike, with loads of gorgeous university buildings and an easier layout – and thanks to a student population of all descriptions, bicycles are everywhere. This is a city where a lot of people travel by bicycle, from locals who cycle to work, to tourists who also want to experience. Stroll along the River Thames or hit the lanes to the riverside Trout pub in Godstow.

Cycling trips usually start from outside the Campus Store in Broad Street, Oxford. However, depending on where you live, you may be able to join other locations along the way. They avoid the main roads as far as possible and always drive at a leisurely pace to accommodate the slowest. Then everyone stop for coffee after about an hour and then have lunch with many varieties.

Country: England