The Benefits of Cycling
Health
There are many health benefits when it comes to cycling.
- Cycling makes you fitter and improves muscle strength
- You will live longer
- It is good for your heart
- There will be an improvement in your mental health
- Boosts your immune system
- Improves balance, posture, and coordination
- You will be more productive throughout the day
Environment
Getting out of the car and cycling contributes to many environmental factors.
- Bikes reduce the need to build, service and dispose of cars
- Decreases your own personal carbon footprint
- Lowers carbon emmisions
- Reduces noise pollution
- Boosts air quality
- Improves congestion
- Reduces the need for more parking spaces in built up areas.
Financial
While there may be some expenses involved in cycling to work, there are also savings to be made.
- The cost of maintaining a bike is far lower than the equivalent costs of running a car.
- Savings can be made on fuel, tax and insurance
- You will not have to pay for parking
- It will save you time as cycling can often be a quicker way to get around.
- The government can help via cycle schemes and tax incentives


