Why cycle?

Cycling regularly will build up your strength and stamina, gradually increasing your fitness. With regular cycling you'll be less likely to suffer from heart disease and high blood pressure and, according to The British Medical Association, exercising for only 30 minutes per day can significantly add to your life expectancy.

Travelling short distances on your bicycle is far better for the environment - cycling is pollution free and doesn't contribute to the increasing congestion and traffic on our roads. It is also one of the most economical forms of transport.

Furthermore many roads in and around Cambridge have designated cycle lanes allowing you to ride safely and avoid the traffic, which means cycling through urban areas can often be quicker than travelling by car, particularly during rush hours.

Cycling also means you can often park for free right outside your destination and is a great way to view the local countryside in the rural areas of the county.
 
Multi tasking!

Combine building up your fitness and contributing to reducing green house gas emissions by cycling to work. Ask your employer what facilities there are for cyclists at your work place and see relevant links below.

Further information (see links on right)

• If you've never ridden a bike before, or need a confidence boost because you've not cycled for a long time, the Adult Cycle Training is just for you. Courses are available at a number of locations across Cambridge.
• Visit the Sustrans website for details about the National Cycle Network currently providing 7,000 miles of cycling and walking routes throughout the UK.
• The Cambridgeshire Travel for Work Partnership will help you find out more about cycling to work as part of a travel plan.
• Find out more about National Bike Week, an annual summer event to promote cycling across the County.
• See the Countryside Services pages for detailed routes of cycle rides, walkways and riding routes in Cambridgeshire.
• Visit the Highway Code on-line with information specifically for cyclists.