It’s Cycle to Work Day: Boost Your Confidence with Free Online Sessions!

03 July 2025

Cycle to Work Day is all about celebrating cycling as a healthy, environmentally-friendly way to commute. Here at the Vale of Glamorgan Council, we’re trying to make it easier than ever for staff to get back on their bikes.

Whether it’s a weekend ride in the park or you’re considering an occasional ride to work, cycling can be a great a way to enjoy the outdoors, save money, and it provides great health benefits too.

We’re teaming up with Sustrans, the UK charity for walking, wheeling and cycling, to offer free online cycle confidence sessions exclusively for Vale of Glamorgan Council staff and PSB Partners.

The short sessions will be split across two dates and will cover slightly different things – you are welcome to join either or both!

23th July: Handy Cycling Tips & Choosing the Right Bike
Time: 1:00pm – 1:45pm (45 mins)
What’s covered: This session will cover handy cycling tips, including where to position yourself on a road as well as providing information on choosing the right bike and e-bike for you.

30th July : Basic Bike Maintenance
Time: 1:00pm – 1:30pm (30 mins)
What’s covered: maintenance tips including what to do in the rare event you get a puncture

What else is available to Council staff?

FREE Brompton bike hire

Explore the Vale on two wheels with free 24-hour Brompton bike hire! Brompton folding bikes are available at:

Penarth Train Station

Barry Docks Transport Interchange

Llantwit Major Train Station

Please email activetravel@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk to request your code. We have over 200 codes available that will expire in December so please take advantage of this exclusive offer.

Cycle to Work Scheme

Many of you have already taken advantage of the Cycle to Work scheme, and if you're considering a new bike for your commute or leisure rides, it’s well worth a look.

The scheme lets you save money on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice, making cycling more affordable.

Learn more and apply here

Closing soon: Staff Travel Survey

Our carbon emissions report will be going to Welsh Government soon. Staff travel is a major factor in our footprint, so please take 3 minutes to complete the survey on your commutes over the last year.