- “Because I enjoy seeing all the things around me”
- “Bicycling keeps me in shape”
- “I like going on bike rides with my boyfriend to socialise”
- “I hate public transport”
- “I cycle because going to the gym never really worked for me”
- “Unlike drivers sitting in traffic inside a car I get a direct connection to my environment. Which feels more real.”
- “Slowing down to the urban biking pace reveals a city that many urban dwellers hadn’t taken notice of, yet.”
- “Cycling is a great meditation – it gives you time to think about the challenges you are facing.”
- “I ride so I can shave my legs and wear spandex.”
- “I like the sound of my tires when they turn fast.”
- “Because there’s nothing like suffering on the bike to make you appreciate a shower, clean clothes, and a plate of food.”
- “Because one of my most vivid childhood memories is the moment that my training wheels stopped rattling against the ground.”
- I ride my bike to stay connected……with people, places, events and memories.
- “I have the road to myself. Fog, wind and solitude. I love it.”
- “Because I love hearing the soft movement of gears spinning below you”
- “It puts me in a good mood, particularly if you’re cycling past lines of cars waiting in a jam.”
Why do you cycle?
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Cycling keeps me fit and gets me around town faster than any car. How much money have I saved on transport and gym fees? It must run in to thousands of pounds per year. So it’s cheap, healthy, practical, fast and oh hang on I forgot the most important bit… it’s FUN!!!
It’s by far the cheapest and fastest way to travel around London. It keeps me fit, keeps the roads that little bit less congested, doesn’t contribute to air pollution, and cycling down the Grand Union Canal towpath every morning means I’ve got possibly one of the best commutes in London!
because i have collar bones of steel.
I cycle so I can wear shorts with nappies sewn into them.
To make the day a better one, take a cycle.
Bransby – I just cycled the Grand Union Canal towpath too – going to be writing up about it today or tomorrow. The scenery was gorgeous and I love the lack of uphill struggles!
I like riding through all the different smells.
A bike gives me incredible autonomy.
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