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Brompton

Brompton Bike Hire

Access bike hire docks in Inverness, Elgin and Oban to use Brompton bikes for commuting and business travel.
Cycling UK

Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme

Individual grants of £50 towards bike servicing and repairs - with participating bike shops across Scotland.
Paths for All

Ditch the Desk: One Minute Movers

Spending too much time at your desk? These no sweat one minute movers will fit easily into your working day.
CoMoUK

Bike Share Map

A map showing all of the public access bike sharing schemes across the UK & Ireland.
Love to Ride

Love to Ride Scotland

Take part in fun and engaging challenges via this free online community cycling platform.
Sustrans Scotland & ScotRail

Guide to Train Travel with a Bike

Watch this handy guide to ScotRail train travel with a bike, making longer journeys more active.
Energy Saving Trust

Free E-bike Trials

Short-term, free e-bike trials are available for organisations, communities and individuals across Scotland. Contact your local Home Energy Scotland service.
Transform Scotland

#LoveMyBus

#LoveMyBus aims to increase awareness and understanding, and celebrate all the benefits of bus travel to everyone.
Sustrans Scotland

Bike Rescue: Video Tutorial

Have you got a rusty old bike sitting at the back of your shed, crying out for help?
ScotRail

Train Travel Carbon Calculator

Work out the CO2 emissions you’re saving when you take the train instead of travelling by car or plane.
Liftshare

Commuter Emissions UK Map

What’s your region’s Average Commuter Emissions Level? The lower the score, the closer you are to Zero Carbon Commuting.
Energy Saving Trust

Low Emission Zone Support Fund for Households

Grants are available to households within 20km of a LEZ towards the safe disposal of non-compliant vehicles.
Energy Saving Trust

Used Electric Vehicle Loan

Interest-free loans for Scottish householders towards the purchase of a used electric vehicle.
Cycling Scotland

Essential Cycling Skills

A suite of resources for adults who want to develop confidence and the skills to negotiate on-road journeys.
Sustrans Scotland

Active Travel Quiz

How much do you know about active travel? Take this 20 Questions quiz.
Sustrans Scotland

Fitting a Cycle Helmet

If you wear a cycle helmet, ensure it is fitted correctly for maximum protection with this step by step guide.
Sustrans Scotland

Commuter Cycling Skills

Build your confidence commuting to work by bike with these cycling tips.
Sustrans Scotland

Active Meetings, Active Breaks

From good intentions to good habits. Tips to build more physical activity into the working day.

Body Scan Meditation

A guided meditation to help you to tune in to the body and to aid your mindfulness practice.

Breathing Space Meditation

A useful technique to bring calm and focus, and also as part of your morning and daily routine.

A Mindful Winter Walk

Take yourself on a trip trough the senses, either walking outside or eyes-closed sitting in a chair at your desk.

Online Meeting & Interview Tips

Even online, it's important to make a positive impression - whether during an important meeting, or a job interview.

Respond Not React

We can learn to re-programme our patterns to respond more appropriately when we meet a challenge.

Beliefs

Find out more about Neuro Linguistic Programming beliefs, and hear some examples.

Behavioural Flexibility

Examples of behavioural flexibility and what we can learn from this way of thinking.

Resilience & 7 Things Resilient People Do

Anna Bell defines resilience, and the consistent habits of resilient people.
Sustrans Scotland

Adapting your Commute

Beyond lockdown guidance for employees on changing their commute, working practices, and business journeys.
Global Action Plan

Clean Air Hub

Learn how air pollution affects your health, what you can do to protect yourself and actions you can take.
Department for Transport

Sharing the Roads

Changes to the Highway Code prioritise the safety of pedestrians and cyclists. Make sure you're up to date.
West Coast Motors

Bike Friendly Buses

Available across the Borders Buses network. Check if your bus is bike friendly by downloading the Borders Buses app.
Sustrans Scotland

Make Working from Home Work for You

Hints and tips on how to work from home successfully. Look after yourself, your family, your work, and your routine.
Paths for All

Staying Active While Working from Home

A quick video guide to staying active while working at home from.
Living Streets Scotland

20 Tips for Walking More

Boost your wellbeing by walking. Here are 20 tips to help you fit 20 minutes of walking into your day.
Sustrans Scotland

Beginners Cycle to Work Guide

Check out this beginners guide to help you on your way to becoming an active commuter.
Cycling Scotland

Essential Cycling Skills – Level 1

Boost your confidence as a new or returning cyclist, and gain the the skills to negotiate on-road journeys.
Cycling Scotland

Essential Cycling Skills – Level 2

Boost your confidence as a new or returning cyclist, and gain the the skills to negotiate on-road journeys.
Cycling Scotland

Essential Cycling Skills – Level 3

Boost your confidence as a new or returning cyclist, and gain the the skills to negotiate on-road journeys.
Cycling Scotland

Essential Cycling Skills Quick Guide

A quick guide to Essential Cycling Skills in PDF format.
Sustrans Scotland

Sustrans’ M Check Method

A practical, step-by-step video guide to checking your cycle is safe to ride, using Sustrans’ M Check method.
Sustrans Scotland

Repairing Punctures

Sustrans’ guide on how to repair a puncture using a quick patch.
Sustrans Scotland

Cycle to Work Schemes: A Guide for Employees

Get to know how a Cycle to Work Scheme works with this guide for individual employees.
Sustrans Scotland

E-bike Induction

Get started using a workplace e-bike with this handy introduction.
Sustrans Scotland

Scottish Workplace Journey Challenge

Challenge colleagues to walk, run, scoot, cycle or take public transport for everyday journeys.
Paths for All

Step Count Challenge

A fun, sociable way of encouraging colleagues to walk more by tracking and recording their daily step count.
Paths for All

Workplace Walking Course

This interactive online course will help you get colleagues walking more in and around the working day.
CycleStreets

CycleStreets Journey Planner

A UK-wide cycle journey planner system. Designed by cyclists, for cyclists.
Traveline Scotland

Traveline Scotland

Scotland's national public transport information service for all bus, rail, coach, air and ferry times.
Public Health Scotland

Health Inequalities Awareness

This online module explores the causes of health inequalities and how you can have a positive impact in your work.
Living Streets Scotland

National Walking Month

The perfect hook for getting your colleagues or employees onto their feet and more active during May.
Sustrans Scotland

Active Travel Champions

This programme empowers individuals to be walking and cycling champions within their workplace.
Energy Saving Trust

Sustainable Transport Advice

Free and impartial advice for households and consumers to reduce personal and household travel costs and carbon emissions.
Energy Saving Trust

eBike Loan

Interest-free loans of up to £6,000 over 4 years towards the purchase of ebikes, cargo bikes and adapted cycles.
Cycling Scotland

Cycle Ride Leader

This course equips you with the skills to lead groups of less experienced riders on short routes.
Sustrans Scotland

I Bike Volunteering

I Bike volunteers help school children across Scotland discover the joy of walking, cycling and scooting.
Sustrans Scotland

Quick Ways to Volunteer

Short on time but want to volunteer? Explore Sustrans' list of quick and easy actions you can take.