Travel Smart SOT

02/04/2026

🚲 Free Bike Tagging Event - Royal Stoke Hospital

This Easter, join us at Royal Stoke Hospital for a sustainable travel event with University Hospitals of North Midlands.

✔️ Free bike tagging on the National Cycle Database
✔️ Free bike health checks - minor adjustments
✔️ Cycling safety & maintenance advice
📍 Wellbeing Wagon, outside the main entrance
📅 Tuesday 7 April
⏰ 10:00–15:00

Everyone welcome – no booking needed, just turn up!

27/02/2026

The Big Walk & Wheel is back from 16–27 March - the UK’s biggest walking, wheeling, scooting & cycling challenge for schools!

Ready to make a difference?
We’ve got amazing resources to help your school join the 2026! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️
Whether you’re a Primary or Secondary, pupils can discover the benefits of walking, cycling, and scooting to school.
✅ Cleaner air & less congestion around the school gates
✅ Better mental and physical health for children
✅ Teachers say pupils who walk or cycle arrive more relaxed, alert, and ready to learn
Join thousands of schools in this UK-wide challenge and help create healthier, happier journeys.
Because changing how we travel changes everything. 🌍
In partnership with
👉 Sign up now via the link in comments.

20/01/2026

Did you know pedestrians and cyclists have priority if they're waiting to cross side junctions?

And do you know how much space to leave when overtaking more vulnerable road users?

The Highway Code has always been changing - make sure you're up to date.

Did you know pedestrians and cyclists have priority if they're waiting to cross side junctions?And do you know how much space to leave when overtaking more v...

14/01/2026

Free adult cycle training with bikes available to borrow

Adult cycle skills sessions provided by Bikeright are FREE in Stoke-on-Trent. This applies to anyone who lives, works, or studies in the city.

Whether you’re just starting out or want to commute to work or university, check out the Bikeright website for our free courses.

Our fully qualified, local instructors are on hand to offer:

• Complete beginner training
• On-road training
• Exploration of local cycling infrastructure

And what’s more, you can do the training

• 7 days a week
• One-to-one as an individual session
• With a friend
• As a community group
• As a family

Coming soon: We will soon have bikes available to borrow for training sessions

You can find us at:
https://bikeright.co.uk/sponsors/stokeontrent

or via email at [email protected]

31/12/2025

22/11/2025

It’s the Ceramic City Bus, but where does it go? Where does it stop?

The free bus calls at:

Spode Museum
World of Wedgwood
Emma Bridgewater
Potteries Museum & Art Gallery
Middleport Pottery

And each venue has events, activities and offers across the weekend as part of our Centenary celebrations.

The free bus is funded through the government’s UK Shared Prosperity fund.

Find the full timetable here: https://www.visitstoke.co.uk/whats-on/ceramic-city-bus-p2463681

15/10/2025

Let’s get those wheels turning! 💪 Cycle to School Week is the perfect time to swap the car for a bike and enjoy a healthier, happier school run

Could you use pedal power to get to school? Find out more about Cycle to School Week and how you can get involved.

09/10/2025

🚲 Love cycling? We’ve got you covered! Free bike repairs, maintenance sessions, learn-to-ride training & much more. Check out all our upcoming opportunities below 👇Middleport Matters Community Trust Cycling UK

16/09/2025

Adult cycle skills sessions provided by Bikeright are FREE in Stoke-on-Trent. This applies to anyone who lives, works, or studies in the city.

Whether you’re just starting out or want to commute to work or university, check out the Bikeright website for our free courses.

Our fully qualified, local instructors are on hand to offer:

• Complete beginner training
• On-road training
• Exploration of local cycling infrastructure

And what’s more, you can do the training

• 7 days a week
• One-to-one as an individual session
• With a friend
• As a community group
• As a family

Coming soon: We will soon have bikes available to borrow for training sessions

You can find us at:
https://bikeright.co.uk/sponsors/stokeontrent

or via email at [email protected]

28/08/2025

FREE Adult Cycle Training in Stoke on Trent

30/07/2025

Calling all young people 18 and under........ join us to celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s Centenary year with our Pottery Plates competition.

Get creative and design a plate depicting what Stoke-on-Trent means to you – this could be your favourite place, landmarks, history or something different!

The link to download the competition template is available in the comments below.

Thank you to our sponsors Emma Bridgewater and Gladstone Pottery Museum for the competition prizes.