Reasons to Ride

Thinking about cycling more often and need some reasons to get on your bike? Then have a look at some of the benefits to encourage you to get riding!

With busy lifestyles and hectic schedules, combining transport and exercise posses a logical and effective solution. The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing recommends at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity activity on most, preferably all, days of the week.

A 30 minute cycle trip a day provides all the exercise you need to halve the chance of becoming obese or diabetic. (World Health Organisation, 2000)

Riding a bike is an economically efficient activity. Not only does it lower transport costs and reduce your fuel bill, but it also increases productivity in the workplace through greater wellbeing and a reduction in the number of sick days.

Think about how much money you could save just by cycling the last 10km to work. According to the Australian Greenhouse office you’ll be saving on average $1,700 a year.

Did you know that transport is responsible for 34% of household greenhouse gas emissions, whilst lighting accounts for only 5%? (Australian Greenhouse Office, 2006). More so, short car trips are the most polluting per kilometre, as the engine is cold. (European Commission).

Cycling is an environmentally-friendly method of transport which achieves CO₂ avoidance. With climate change high on everyone’s agenda, moving towards sustainable transport is a measure that we can all easily adopt.

Cycling enhances the liveability and social health of communities. Travelling through a community by bike allows for social interaction and cohesion which creates a greater sense of community and social wellbeing.