Press Release
23rd April 2002
Croydon Cycling Campaign help Mayor Ken launch cycle maps
The Mayor, Ken Livingstone, will launch a series of cycle maps today, April 23rd 2002. The maps will cover the whole of greater London, including Croydon.
The maps are part of a groundbreaking association between Croydon Cycling Campaign, its parent body the London Cycle Campaign, Transport for London, the London Boroughs and the London Cycle Network.
Croydon Cycling Campaign was instrumental in helping create the maps that cover Croydon. Volunteers pooled their local knowledge to provide routes, taking in quiet back streets and cut-throughs. These routes join up and connect with the official borough cycle routes making the maps practical and easy to use.
Croydon Cycling Campaign representative Austen Cooper said: "These free maps will help people in Croydon to cycle. They show not only routes on main roads but ones on quieter back streets which make cycling around Croydon safer, easier and more pleasant. Every one can now benefit from more experienced local cyclists knowledge."
"Half of all journeys in London are under two miles, a distance covered in 10 minutes by bike. Cycling is ideal for local trips. The benefits are incredible and you will feel a lot fitter and healthier and will soon realise that your journey is quicker and more convenient by bike. So pick up a free map now."
To obtain your free copy of your local cycle guide call the Transport for London 24 hour travel information line on 020 7222 1234.
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