PEOPLE across the region made West Yorkshire the best performing area in the UK during last month’s Ride to Work Week.’

The cycle challenge run through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s CityConnect programme is aimed at encouraging more people to travel by bike or on foot.

Nearly 600 people across West Yorkshire cycled more than 20,000 miles during Ride to Work Week, with participants saving more than 15,663 lbs of CO2.

A West Yorkshire Combined Authority spokesperson said: “Well done to everyone who took part in Ride to Work Week. Once again West Yorkshire topped the UK leaderboard, which is testament to our region’s appetite for cycling.”

To register for Love to Ride visit lovetoride.net/cityconnect.

From route information to free adult cycle training and support for businesses, find out how CityConnect can help you at https://cyclecityconnect.co.uk/makeyourmove/.