Cycling

Discover the road less travelled

Jersey is one Europe’s best kept secrets for cyclists -   stunningly beautiful, safe and the landscape’s constantly changing from beach, to valley, to woodland.

Even better, the island boasts a 96-mile sign-posted network of winding tranquil ‘Green Lanes’, for you to explore.

Cycle hire

Aardvark / Zebra Cycles
9 The Esplanade and 10 Commercial Street, St Helier 
Tel: 01534 736556

Jersey Cycletours
Old German Tunnels, St Aubin  
Tel: 01534 482898

Cycle Routes

Download the Jersey Cycle Map (PDF)

Route 1   Round Island Coastal Circuit – 40 miles / 64 km
Route 1b Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust to St Martin – 2 miles / 3.5 km
Route 2   Waterworks Valley - 2 miles / 3.5 km
Route 3   East to West – 14.5 miles / 23 km
Route 4   St Aubin’s Bay to St John’s Village – 5 miles / 8 km
Route 5   Vallée des Vaux to Liberation Square – 2.8 miles / 54.5 km
Route 6   St Ouen’s Bay to St Aubin’s Bay via St Peter – 4 miles / 6.5 km
Route 6a  St Peter’s Village to The Living Legend – 2 miles / 3.5 km
Route 7   Victoria Village to St Helier - 2 miles / 3.5 km
Route 8   La Houge Bie to La Rocque – 3.5 miles / 5.5 km
Route 9  Liberation Square to the Tennis Club in Grands Vaux – 1.24 miles / 2 km

Town Cycle Network

Download the Jersey Cycle Map (PDF)

A newly developed Town Cycle Network now links into the existing 96 mile way marked routes.  A series of radial routes using Liberation Square as the starting point or 'hub' have been installed. The routes are suitable for novice riders who may not be confident in traffic and who require a safe and clearly visible route to the edge of town.

Cycle Safety

• Check your bike before cycling. Are the brakes in working order? is the saddle the correct height? Is a bell fitted and working? If you are going to cycle at night, are the lights working? Is there a bicycle lock?

• As a cyclist you are using a vehicle, like any other rider or driver. You must obey the Road Traffic Law at all times. Concentrate, try to anticipate what is going to happen ahead of you and think safety. Do not take risks.

• Do not jump red lights.

• Stop at yellow lines.

• Do not ride on pavements.

• Do not ride bicycles off road or on any of the cliff paths.

• Do not disobey ‘One way’, ‘Keep left’, ‘No entry’ and other road signs.

• Children must wear a helmet and adults are advised to wear one.

• Remember, you need lights to ride at night — it is the law.

• When approaching a pedestrian, use your bell to warn of your approach — particularly if the pedestrian is elderly and may not hear you coming.

• Keep to speed limits, particularly on cycle tracks which are used by walkers.

• Ensure that you and your child can be seen by other road users, particularly at night.

• Do not cycle on the beach, particularly if you have hired a bike. The sea and sand can damage your bicycle and you will lose your deposit if you do not comply.

• Always lock your bike (or lose it!)

• Where possible use cycle parking.

• If you have a mechanical problem, pull clear of the traffic before attending to it.

• When overtaking another cyclist always ring your bell, check behind you and signal.

• Always signal your intentions well in advance of turning, overtaking, slowing down or stopping.

Information provided by Jersey Tourism