Why cycle?
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To save time – it’s often the quickest way to get around the city and parking is free and easy.
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It’s free.
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It keeps you fit whilst you get from A to B – regular cyclists are as fit as a person 10 years younger and have a reduced risk of heart disease or stroke.
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To enjoy the many green open spaces around the city - having to get around the odd cow is much more fun than being stuck in a traffic jam.
Cycling tips
- Ride assertively – cycle well out from the kerb so that you are visible to motorists. This will discourage them from overtaking too closely.
- Be aware – watch out for car doors opening and make eye contact with drivers waiting to pull out.
- Don’t overtake lorries or buses on the left at junctions as they have a blind spot and there could be fatal consequences.
- Master the backward look – practice looking back over your right shoulder so you can turn right or overtake without wobbling.
Last updated: Wednesday 23 March 2011, 15:52