Staff events and activities for Healthy Travel Wales Day 2021

We’ve made a commitment to supporting staff to choose healthier and more sustainable forms of transport. To mark Healthy Travel Wales Day, we’ve launched a program of events and activities.

The Healthy Travel Charter contains a series of commitments that the Council will make over 3 years to support our staff and visitors to walk and cycle more, take public transport, and switch to electric vehicles.

You can find the full list of what's on offer below:

Cycling

Dr Bike cycle maintenance session and trial an e-bike

Drop in the to the Dr Bike session at the Civic Offices on Saturday, 02 October from 10am - 1pm. There will also be two e-bikes on site for you to try out. This is a free session and is an opportunity to learn more about looking after your bike.

Cycle2Work scheme

The Cycle2Work scheme will recommence on September 23 for 6 weeks. This is a government incentive which enables employees to make savings of up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and accessories.

Cycle2Work homepage

Cycle repair kits

We've installed three cycle repair kits at the Alps, Civic Offices and Docks Offices. You can request the kits to make emergency repairs to your bikes.

Cycle confidence training and Cycle Champions

We're currently gauging staff interest for cycle confidence training session with Breeze or Pedal Power. These cover basic cycling skills and bike handling to help you improve technique and feel more confident.

We would also like to hear your thoughts on establishing a network of Cycle Champions. Similar to our other Champions, Cycle Champions would be advocates for cycling and its benefits for staff. They could share tips, routes and ideas to encourage more people to cycle. The network would support each other, as well as colleagues, to cycle with confidence.

Please contact activetravel@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk if you would be interested in either initiative.

Walking

Walking maps and guided walks

Get out and about in your local area or during your lunchtime on one of the many guided walks and walking maps available. You'll find a variety of walks of different lengths and difficulties from across the Vale.

You can also access the AR Walks App through the Wellbeing Walks page.

Women in History Walk

Ten Vale Trails

Wellbeing Walks

Pencoedtre Walk Map

Bro Morgannwg Walk Map

Whitmore Walk Map

Barry Story Walks

Discounts and Surveys

Train and bus discount

We offer a range of financial incentives to encourage cycling and the use of public transport. These include an interest-free travel loan of up to £1,000 to cover the cost of the season tickets and bicycle mileage payments.

Travel incentives

OVOBikes

We recently installed new e-bikes through OVO Bikes. To mark Healthy Travel Day, we pleased to offer free trial passes on a first come, first served basis.

Please contact activetravel@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk for the discount code.

Active Travel Network Consultation

Let us know your thoughts on our draft Active Travel Network Map (ATNM). Check out our proposals for existing routes, as well as those marked for improvement and future routes.

Have your say

If you'd like more information on Healthy Travel Wales day, please visit their website.