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Why should your 2025 resolution include cycling?

cycling

Why should your 2025 resolution include cycling? January is an exceptionally popular month for starting or increasing exercise, with around 12.5% of new gym memberships being purchased in the month. However, around 80% of these new memberships are cancelled within the first month. The gym can feel daunting when you first begin. According to PureGym, “50% of non-gym members say they find the idea of going to the gym scary.” So what other exercises can you do to keep fit? How can cycling benefit you physically?🚴 Since 2020, cycling has become a favourable exercise choice. This popular hobby can benefit… Read more

14th January 2025 0

How to look after you bicycle this winter:

cycle to work

Some of us can’t say no to a winter cycle. Whether its to work, from work or to a local park. However, the harsh weather can take a toll on your bike if not looked after properly. Today we talk through how to look after your bikes in the winter and where to store them… Preparation: Riding in low temperatures can be dangerous for cyclists. To stay safe ensure you are wrapped up in enough layers to protect yourself from catching a cold. Necessities include typical winterwear such as hats, gloves and coats. Staying safe when cycling: Before the real… Read more

18th December 2024 0

Our Latest Cycle Shelter Project

Our latest cycle shelter project!

We specialise in cycle shelter projects, with experience than spans over several years. Our most recent project will give you inspiration for your very own cycle shelter transformation! We are proud of all our projects, installations and customer photos which showcase the positive impact shelters can have. Read some of our most memorable Cycle Shelter Projects here! Stockport Primary School Project🏫 Checkout Our recent Cycle Shelter project for a Didsbury Primary School based in Stockport, Manchester! Our client came to us with funding through Manchester Community Cycle Parking Grants. Following a free site visit, we worked with the primary school… Read more

8th August 2024 0

How a Cycle Shelter Can Benefit Your School

How a cycle shelter can benefit your school

What is a Cycle Shelter?🚴 Over the past years, there has been a huge increase in cyclists, with a 23.7% uptake in cycling in 2022. Therefore cycle shelters are becoming more common. But what are they? They are simply overhead storage to shelter bikes from poor weather conditions, theft and much more. Across the board, many workplaces, schools and public areas now feature cycle shelters. Cycling reduces CO2 pollution, improves mental health and is a cost-effective way of commuting. Even better, we currently have an additional 10% OFF our best-selling Cycle Shelters. Use code ‘SHELTER10’ at checkout.. for a limited… Read more

31st July 2024 0