The City of Hull is tucked away in an unspoilt corner of East Yorkshire. It is a modern city, surrounded by vibrant seaside towns, benefiting from scenic countryside and dramatic coastline. With so many things to see, cycling is one of the best ways to discover what East Yorkshire has to offer.
Hull is a fantastic city in which to cycle and has the fifth highest level of bike use in the UK. It’s relatively flat and has a long tradition of cycling. This has naturally promoted cycling in the city but, Hull City Council has strove to improve cycle routes and on-road cycle lanes to make cycling in Hull a safe and pleasant activity. As a result, Hull now has over sixty six miles of cycle route; thirty miles of which is off-road.
Hull is connected to three Sustrans routes; Route 1 leads to Scarborough, Route 66 connects the city with York and Route 65 is a lovely ride from Selby, passing through Hull, leading out to Hornsea. Route 65 follows a mainly traffic free route which forms part of the Trans Pennine Trail. The Trans Pennine Trail is a long distance route stretching the breadth of Northern England, linking Southport to Hornsea. Another challenging route accessible from Hull is the North Sea Cycle Route – the world’s longest signed route, which loops the North Sea, via eight countries.
The Hull Cycle Map shows safe cycle routes throughout the city, including 20mph zones and traffic calmed areas – which cover approximately thirty percent of Hull’s residential road network. Cyclists can use the map to locate cycle lanes, recommended routes and advanced stop lines at junctions. Commuters from estates such as Sutton Park, The Avenues and Thornton can take advantage of the city’s cycling provisions.
In late 2009, the Daily Mail reported that figures from the Department for Transport suggested cycle accidents had increased by twenty percent since the recession began. Motoring experts agreed that the combination of cycling’s increased popularity and the public’s desire to cut costs on travel had contributed to the rise in cycle accidents. Indeed, Andrew Howard, AA’s head of road safety, commented; “the road safety world needs to make sure that it identifies and acts to remedy these emerging patterns”.
If you have been injured as the result of a cycle accident in Hull or East Yorkshire, you may be able to make a claim for compensation. If your bike has been damaged, a compensation payment could pay for the cost of repairs. We are available to speak to you about making a cycle accident claim. Our fully qualified team has many years of experience, and there is no obligation. Call us free today to begin your claim.
