1. Cycling is Environmentally Friendly

No fuel, no fumes, and you’re not contributing to traffic queues. Biking is the way to go for a nature lover.

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2. It’s Great for Your Health

Cycling gives your body a good workout and will help you get fit. If you’re feeling a bit down, it certainly gets those endorphins going.

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3. Cycling Beats Traffic Jams

Just imagine how smug you will feel as you sail past the frustrated motorists stuck in queues.

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4. Having a Bike Saves Money

We can all do with cutting back on expenses in these difficult times, and even if you need a car for other purposes, it’s more economical to leave it at home for short journeys. If you can do without it altogether, all the better.

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5. It’s a Quick and Cheap Way of Getting to Work

Why not encourage your employers to offer facilities for cyclists?

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6. It’s Nicer to Be in the Fresh(ish) Air than Stuck on a Crowded Bus or Train

You also save time otherwise spent waiting for buses to turn up, and the bike will take you door to door.

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7. We All Benefit from Increased Use of the Bike

Less pollution and traffic, together with improved health, is good for society as a whole.

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8. A Bike is Cheap to Buy and Maintain

You needn’t spend a lot on buying one for normal road use. Nor will you be shelling out for road tax, fuel, expensive servicing or huge repair bills.

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So are you convinced? Will you be getting on your bike? What’s the best thing about cycling for you?

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