Short Journey Workshop – Finding the Right Route 1/2

Outcomes

• Understanding the difference between a bike route and a walking or car route.

• Highlight locations and destinations for short journeys.

• Make a plan for cycling locally.

• Become familiar with route planning with maps.

Introduction

Welcome & Introductions with participants

• An introduction of why you are there and who is going to be leading the activities.

• A bit of feedback from participants on what they are expecting.

• Familiarisation with the facilities – toilets, refreshments, health and safety etc.

Materials needed

• Maps of local area including a 2–3 mile radius from where people live (printed or hand drawn –see links on previous page).

• Coloured markers or highlighters.

The session

Activity 1 – Maps

Begin with a brief introduction on the purpose of the session and what you hope to explore in the session in terms of outcomes. Ask for any feedback from the group of what they would like to learn in the session.

Exercise 1

• Divide into groups of 3 or 4 people depending on how many maps or materials you have available.

• As each group to look at their map of their local area and mark out a 2–3 mile radius to include short journeys (e.g. shop, school, community centre). The radius might be larger for a more rural or remote area.

• Get participants to pinpoint where they live or want to start their journey.

• Get participants to pinpoint one or two destinations for where they would like to cycle locally.

Route Planning Worksheet

Exercise 2:

• Think about the route they would use to make the journey by car.

• Think the route they would use to make the journey by walking.

• Bike journeys may not always be exactly the same route as a car journey. It could be a hybrid of roads, paths and walking routes.

• Think about possible routes by bike.

• Mark out possible cycle routes with highlighters or makers.

Discussion:

• What might be some concerns about making the journey by bike?

• What could be done to overcome those concerns?

• What are some of the advantages for making that journey?

• What do I need to make that short journey?

• Lots of other resources are available from Cycling UK to support people in making short journeys.

30 mins Indoors/outdoors

No limit –dependant on access to apps

Inspiration

When will I give it a try?

Get people out with their bikes to walk/bike their route to see what it is like.