orangechoc   10 #1 Posted February 23, 2013 I'm thinking of cycling to work from Rotherham town centre to Sheffield city centre.  Having been driving to Sheffield city centre, I've established quite a few routes which vehicles take.. Which way do you think is the best for cyclists taking into account factors including safety and distance? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
adisorn1006 Â Â 11 #2 Posted February 23, 2013 I'm thinking of cycling to work from Rotherham town centre to Sheffield city centre. Â Having been driving to Sheffield city centre, I've established quite a few routes which vehicles take.. Which way do you think is the best for cyclists taking into account factors including safety and distance? Â alongside the canal i'd say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
spooferman   10 #3 Posted February 23, 2013 NO tree hugging car the best option! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Squiggs   11 #4 Posted February 23, 2013 Attercliffe Road is fine IMO but for ideas of avoiding Tinsley Roundabout etc try route-finder at http://sheffield.cyclestreets.net Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Isabelle   10 #5 Posted February 23, 2013 Google maps now has a cycling option which shows routes like the Trans Pennine Trail. I used it recently to work out how to get from Fox Hill to Concord Sports Centre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Becky B Â Â 31 #6 Posted February 23, 2013 Sheffield Council does a map of cycle routes which covers quite a bit of Rotherham. The map's a bit useless and difficult to follow but it gives you an idea! You can pick one up at some of the cycle shops - I got mine at Langsett Cycles. There's a cycle lane all along the Europa link from Meadowhall which I've used to get to Brinsworth, but that's probably a bit out of your way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Eater Sundae   12 #7 Posted February 23, 2013 Sheffield Council does a map of cycle routes which covers quite a bit of Rotherham. The map's a bit useless and difficult to follow but it gives you an idea! You can pick one up at some of the cycle shops - I got mine at Langsett Cycles. There's a cycle lane all along the Europa link from Meadowhall which I've used to get to Brinsworth, but that's probably a bit out of your way.  The maps are also available for download from the Sheffield.gov website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
the_rudeboy   12 #8 Posted February 23, 2013 From Rotherham town centre, i'd go along Sheffield Rd (passed Magna) to Tinsley. You can avoid negotiating the roundabout by using the northern subway at the end of the old bit of Sheffield Rd. Then along Attercliffe Rd/Common into Sheffield centre, either via Effingham St or via Savile St and Wicker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
syne   10 #9 Posted February 23, 2013 The canal is by far the fastest and traffic free method also its flat 95% of the time. Id just be wary of the puddles and mud, outer clothes getting splattered ect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
the_rudeboy   12 #10 Posted February 23, 2013 The canal is by far the fastest and traffic free method also its flat 95% of the time. Id just be wary of the puddles and mud, outer clothes getting splattered ect. It can also be very dark early in the morning and in the evening at this time of year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Fudbeer   12 #11 Posted February 23, 2013 done it a few times but not much fun whichever route I used with poor quaility roads/traffic and depressing views! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Raiders42 Â Â 10 #12 Posted February 23, 2013 The canal towpath from Rotherham to Tinsley will be resurfaced late spring,(with tarmac) so that'll probably be a little more pleasant than the current towpath/mud festival and/or busy Sheffield Road. Â The bits of the Five Weirs Walk that haven't been tarmaced will be done in the next 2 years Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...