Ten Good Reasons To Ride A Bike

1.  Bikes are simple to use.  Come on, you remember how to ride a bike don’t you?  Just get on and it’ll all come back to you.  You don’t need a licence, but if you want some company to bring back your confidence you could always jong a local club or go out cycling with a neighbour.

2.  Bicycles are so convenient to use.  You can hop on and pedal off at a moment’s notice and you can take short cuts down byways that are inaccessible to motor vehicles.

3.  They’re cheap and economical to run. You just need some fuel in your belly to get you going, and there are no parking fees at your destination.

4.  They’re better for the environment.  They take up much less space on the road than a single person in a car, they don’t pollute in any way, and they don’t need concrete multi storey car parks.

5.  They’re ideal for short journeys at peak times e.g. to the local shop and the train station, and for trips to the local library or cinema.  You can even do the supermarket run with some suitable saddle bags.

6.  Bike riding keeps you fit. Jump on your bike a few times per week and you’ll reap the rewards with increased health thanks to the cardio-vascular workout in the fresh air that riding a bike gives you, and although your legs might ache a bit at first the more you cycle the easier it will be become.

7.  Cycling saves you money.  Making use of a bike will save money on fuel bills, car spares, and car servicing.  Need I say more?

8.  Riding a bike brings you in touch with your community.  Being out of the car and on a bike will increase your awareness of the local environment and other people. You’ll find yourself acknowledging other cyclists in ways that just don’t occur to car drivers.

9.  It’s quicker by bike.  In many circumstances it can be quicker to reach your destination by bike. Think of all those times you’ve overtaken a cylcist only to see him/her whizz by you as you join yet another queue of cars. Short journeys by commuters and in traffic jammed cities can often be quicker on two wheels.

10.  You’re independent.  If you don’t own a car and can’t afford one, and you’re often reliant upon the generosity of others, a bike gives you the independence to get about whenever you want and without relying upon pubic transport.

Halfords are offering 10% off all GT bikes and this offer is valid for some time yet.  They will also give you 50% off any helment when you buty one of the bikes.  This is a web exclusive deal so you have to reserve the bike online and you can pick it up at your local Halfords or have it delivered to your home for a tenner.