What are the accreditation criteria?
Your business will be assessed on your provision of cycle facilities (such as secure parking, tools and a pump) and information (such as nearby routes and cycle shops). Many of the measures on the audit list are free, or low-cost, to set up you may already be Cycle Friendly and need to just apply to be recognised.
Essential criteria
- Secure bike storage
- Able to provide details for the nearest cycle shop, cycle hire, or specialist
- Knowledge of local cycle routes
- Display on your website how to reach your business by bike and/or public transport
- Free water bottle refills
- First Aid kit available for visitors own use and details for local hospital, GP surgery, or emergency number*
*Essential for Accommodation businesses only
Desired criteria
- A bicycle pump, puncture repair kit and tools available to borrow
- Early morning/late evening food options available or self-catering available
- A room or an area for drying clothes, rucksacks, panniers and footwear
- Takeaway lunch option
- Secure bike locks for customer use
- Clothes washing facilities or information for nearby launderette
- Knowledge of, local visitor attractions and/or other Cycle Friendly businesses around your area
- Bike wash
- Electric charging facilities available for use
- Discounts or other incentives for anyone arriving by bike, public transport or cycling during their stay
- Accommodating group visits from cyclists, such as cycling clubs*
- First Aid kit available for visitors own use and details for local hospital, GP surgery, or emergency number*
*Desirable for Pubs, cafes, restaurants, or cycle shops only