“I’m Not A Cyclist” – Why Warwickshire Is Paying You To Move More

Warwickshire wants you to walk, wheel and cycle more but Alex Brown isn’t here to turn you into a “cyclist”. He’s here to dust off your bike, mark it like your underpants, and send you to work with a smoothie you had to pedal for.

In this PodFast from 1 Mill Street, Alex explains why Active Travel England is investing in everyday journeys (school runs, shop trips, commutes), breaks down the free bike checks, security marking and merch you can get just by showing up, and reveals the new Lias Line greenway that quietly turns Leamington’s canal and disused railway into a traffic‑free escape to the countryside.

If you’ve ever said “I’m not a cyclist”, this episode is exactly for you.

00:00 – “We’re here for four weeks promoting walking, wheeling and cycling.”
00:25 – Free bike health checks, security marking and “underpants for your bike” explained
01:35 – The smoothie bike: hit 26mph and drink your own effort
02:31 – Why Active Travel isn’t about becoming a ‘rambler’ or ‘cyclist’
03:09 – Everyday journeys, self‑care and mental health over saving the planet
03:59 – Turning feedback into safer routes, better lighting and traffic‑free paths
04:27 – The Lias Line: Leamington’s canal, gravel track and disused railway to the countryside
05:04 – Adaptive bikes, cargo bikes and family‑friendly riding
06:21 – Where to find Active Travel maps and routes (online and at Mill Street)
07:13 – Why Mill Street is the perfect base for bike‑commuters and coffee lovers

Come for the free bike service and smoothie bike. Stay because you realise this might quietly change how you move through your week.