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Cycling in Leeds

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There are a number of cycle routes in and around the city aimed at recreational cyclists, such as the Harland Way around
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as its artery. Work began on the scheme in 2015 with the main East-West artery being completed in 2017.
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Dirt Tracks. There are a number of cycling clubs in the city such as Leeds BMX and Seacroft Wheelers.
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where racing began. Other events include the Big Leeds Bike Ride. The city has also hosted the
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while both western routes would be linked to an eastern route linking Leeds City Centre with
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Cycling is a popular means of both transport and leisure in the English city of
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A sign on the Meadow Lane gyratory directing cyclists to the shopping street of
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manages cycling policy within the city and holds four consultancy forums at
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four times a year in the months of January, April, July and October.
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Bonville-Ginn, Tim; published, Cycling Weekly (17 January 2020).
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A number of commuter cycle routes have been developed into the
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Index


Briggate
Holbeck
Leeds
2014 Tour de France
Tour de Yorkshire
Leeds City Council
Civic Hall
city centre
Meanwood
Chapeltown

West Yorkshire Metro
Bradford
Pudsey
Shipley
Seacroft
Swarcliffe
Cross Gates
A64
Wetherby
Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Adel Woods

Briggate
2014 Tour de France
town hall
Harewood House
Tour de Yorkshire
"Data reveals millions spent to make commutes cycle-friendly as less than 6% of Leeds residents use bike to travel to work"

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