Benefits of cycling

How Cycling Can Help You

There are the obvious benefits to getting on your bike, like improving your fitness and trying to become healthier person. But some of the benefits of cycling are more obscure and unexpected. We’ve named just a few here to see if we can entice you to start cycling more and see what all the fuss is about. Cycling can help you… 1. Ride on into happiness When asked about exercise the last word that springs to mind is happiness. But to everyone’s surprise the two are linked. It’s suggested that any mild to moderate exercise releases natural ‘feel good’ endorphins… Read more

Top Tips for 1st Time Cycling Commuters

Ever considered cycling to work? Thought about it but not got round to it? Cycle to Work Day is on 3rd September this year – which gives you plenty of time to get sorted! This years ‘Cycle to Work Day’ is fast approaching and we know lots of you want to get involved. If you’ve not cycled to work before or during rush hour periods, we thought we’d give our top tips for first timers. Particularly if you work in London you will have felt the effects of the recent tube strikes – don’t let these setbacks hold you up,… Read more

Benefits of Cycling for Beginners

Benefits of Cycling If you didn’t already know; regular cycling can help weight loss, lower stress levels and improve overall fitness. According to the NHS cycling is the third most popular recreational activity here in the UK and approximately 3.1 million of us ride a bike every month. Cycling is an appealing choice of exercise for many thanks to its flexibility in age and ability. Pensioners, toddles and with the help of some special equipment, disabled people can enjoy cycling.  No Time? Being able to fit exercise around our busy lifestyles is often a struggle but with cycling you can… Read more