Why Cycle?

10 reasons to use your bike regularly:

1. cycling is great for your love life: Not only will your body be toned up, but your strength, stamina and aerobic fitness will all be improved

2. cycling doesn’t only tone your legs – it’s great for your bum, too

3. turn back the clock without resorting to surgery – cycling gives a level of fitness equivalent to being 10 years younger

4. why diet during the barbecue season? Riding a bike burns about 300 calories per hour

5. cycling will make you rich! Okay not rich, but bicycles don’t need road tax, MOT, insurance, fuel or to pay for parking

6. feel a glow of self satisfaction as you tell your friends that your cycling is helping to reduce noise and air pollution as well as traffic congestion

7. cycling can even help you stop smoking. It’s true; regular physical activity encourages other healthy behaviour

8. never again wipe down a piece of sweaty gym equipment – cycling is exercise in the fresh air

9. you’ll share a bond with Madonna – she is one of a growing band of celebrity cyclists

10. it’s really easy to get started have a look at the cycle map (below), choose a route to suit your journey, check out the rest of these pages for more information about cycle training, bike maintenance and fun events to join in with.