In need of inspiration to change up the way you travel? People from across West Yorkshire have shared their stories with us about how they walk it, ride it.
We talked to Patrice from Linthwaite in Kirklees, who has recently learned to ride a bike with the help of one of the many groups teaching cycling across Yorkshire. Now, she loves nothing more than jumping on her bike - whether it’s popping down to the shops, a trip with her new cycling group, or a day out with the family enjoying the beautiful scenery along the local canal.
Using an MCard ticket is a great way to travel across West Yorkshire by bus or train. MCard tickets are great value, can be used for unlimited journeys on any service or operator and can be bought on the user-friendly MCard Mobile app. As you’ll see in this interview with 18-year-old Mae from Horsforth, who uses the MCard mobile app for bus journeys, having it gives you the freedom to travel your way.
We talked to Belle from Gilstead, Bradford who is visually impaired and has spent her whole life enjoying Yorkshire on foot. She shares her love for walking with us and how it has changed her life for the better.
James lives in Rodley with his partner, Emma and two daughters, Annie who’s three and Penny, who’s ten months old. The couple had a passion for cycling before having children and have now passed this on to Annie who likes nothing more than going for a family cycle. We talked to James on his local stretch of canal as he told us all about where they like to cycle together and the many great benefits it’s given them all.
JJ is 33 and lives in Pudsey. He explains how getting to work by bus and train works for him. Saving him time, money and de-stressing him for the day ahead. Who could ask for more?
Meet Duncan, a stay-at-home dad from Todmorden who cares for his four children aged 12, nine, two and seven-months old. Originally from the South, he moved up to Yorkshire for work and now calls it home. He tells us all about why he prefers to walk to school every day and how it’s improved everyone’s life.
Daoud is 29 years old and has lived in Leeds for the last 10 years. In June 2023, he moved to Armley. He goes everywhere with his bike using it for his daily commute into work, as well as for his everyday needs. He tells us a bit about why cycling is the best way to get around for him and why you should give it a go.
Ann is a self-proclaimed Yorkshire lass. Originally from Bradford, she now lives near Oakwell Country Park in Birstall. She shares her love of walking and how she’s using the power of going for a stroll to help others boost their mental health.
Christine is a 67-year-old retired civil servant from Ossett, who’s lived almost her entire life in Yorkshire. She loves nothing more than going for cycling trips with her grandchildren. She tells us how she got into cycling and how it’s opened a whole new world of opportunities.