Regular cycling will improve fitness, weight control and
can help you live a long and healthy life.
It's also a non-weight bearing activity and therefore less
likely to cause joint injury or damage than other fitness
activities. It is a cheap, easy and healthy way to travel and can
often be quicker than other modes of transport. Plus, cycling burns
off around 300 calories an hour.
The easiest way to get cycling is to start cycling to work. You
can beat the congestion and arrive at work feeling refreshed, awake
and ready for the day. You could set up a bicycle user group at
work or ask your employer about accessing a range of incentives
that are in place to encourage people to cycle to work.
There are a wide variety of cycle routes, from relaxing weekend
rides to safe and attractive commuter routes. You can find
information about cycle routes by visiting
the Cycle West website.
For more information about cycling visit
our cycling section or these
other websites:
For more information about healthy and active lifestyles contact
our Sport
and Active Lifestyles team.
