The Benefits Of Cycling To Work

With Britain becoming increasingly conscious about the important of health-related issues

, it probably doesnt come as much of a surprise that more and more people are choosing to ditch their cars and public transport in favour of cycling to and from work every day.

Not only can cycling help to build physical fitness, but it can also help get people into the right frame of mind ahead of their daily working routine. It makes sense, therefore, that employers and successive governments have taken a keen interest in these potential benefits and sought to encourage more people to take up the hobby.

There has been significant public investment in improving Britains cycling network over the last few years. New dedicated cycle lanes have been established and a range of bike hire schemes have been set up the most high-profile of which is in London, with thousands of the capitals commuters choosing to rent bikes and pedal their way to the office rather than sitting around in traffic or cramming like sardines into cramped Tube trains.

Its also worth bearing in mind, of course, that cycling is a cheaper method of getting around than driving particularly with petrol prices on a consistent upward trajectory and with many households feeling the financial squeeze at present, it makes sense to abandon the car for some regular journeys.

Another initiative which has proven crucial to the surge in cycling in the UK is the Cycle to Work scheme. Launched by the former Labour government in 1999, the aim of the plan is to encourage employers to provide workers with biking equipment which can be provided as a tax-free benefit, providing businesses with significant savings. Individual participants have the option of buying their bike at market rate once the initial scheme has come to an end, and the Cycle to Work programme has emerged as Britains most popular employee benefit. Both staff and employers alike are feeling the benefits of cycling.

Its also fair to say that the UK has become a more environmentally-aware country over the last decade or so. With families across the country increasingly concerned about the impact of their carbon footprint, cycling to the office instead of driving or catching the bus can be a great way of cutting emissions of harmful greenhouse gases. So not only can getting on your bike in the morning provide both physical and mental benefits, it can also save you money and is better for the environment.

by: Tim Bisley

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