Why do people cycle?
People cycle for heaps of different reasons, check out a selection from our community below!
“I cycle because...I'm worth it!”
- John E.“I cycle for exercise and pleasure”
- Andy G.“I cycle because of fitness”
- Daniel H.“I cycle because I look good in Lycra!”
- Conrad H.“I cycle because it avoids car parking charges at the station”
- Colin M.“I cycle because... I was told to do so ;)”
- Kasia B.“I cycle because I enjoy cycling.”
- Leila K.“I cycle because...Its fast fun and convenient and it gives me excercise”
- Seb P.“I cycle because...it gives me a chance to see what's around me as I get around.”
- Tim H.“I cycle because it's a great way to relax and get some fresh air.”
- Jan B.“I cycle because I want my kids to have a world to enjoy”
- Eric N.“I cycle because.i WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT”
- Christine p.“I cycle because...it is quicker than walking”
- Ann-Marie B.“I cycle because...it is better for me and the environment”
- Simon M.“I cycle Wants to get fit.”
- Kevin M.“I cycle because it's cheaper than Driving..”
- Emma O.“I cycle because it was an excuse to dust down my wife's cycle for her to ride”
- Mark W.“I cycle because..it is good exercise..”
- Michael G.“I cycle because it's a fun way to spend time with my daughter, Beth”
- Sarah T.“I cycle because I want to get fit”
- Gill N.“I cycle because I want to get fit”
- Chris N.“I cycle Ibecause I want to get fit”
- Gill N.“I cycle because...i enjoy it”
- richard h.“I cycle for fun”
- Jocelyn W.“I cycle because its better than the bus”
- Larissa B.“I cycle because...Charles Botterill has persuaded me into it!”
- Irene P.“I cycle because...I want to keep fit”
- Brigitte S.“I cycle because I just love riding my bike!”
- Barbara M.“I cycle because it is a great alternative to the car.”
- Frank J.“I cycle because I want to encourage 'green' practices”
- Peter K.“I cycle because...I need the exercise”
- Guy T.“I cycle because...it keeps me fit, is cheap and green”
- Andy M.“I cycle because it is fun, free, healthy and socialable”
- Paul F.“I cycle because I enjoy outdoors exercise”
- Peter N.“I cycle because... i like to”
- Chris B.“I cycle because its slightly quicker than walking”
- John G.“I cycle because...its a great way to keep fit and see the countryside around you”
- Ondie M.“I cycle For fitness & leisure”
- JULIE B.“I cycle because... I'm getting a fat arse just using my car!!”
- Rachael S.“I cycle because.I really enjoy it..”
- Barbara M.“I cycle because I need exercise.”
- Xin Z.“I cycle because I don't want to be in my 30's & fat!”
- Sally F.“I cycle because...its an easy way to get around locally”
- Steve B.“I cycle because...I want nice legs and a small bum.”
- Janine K.“I cycle because it is easy to do and a good way to get a little workout”
- Bill L.“I cycle because it keeps me healthy”
- Stewart H.“I cycle because..i need to lose weight.”
- margaret h.“I cycle because... I enjoy the exersise”
- Ian A.“I cycle because...its good exercise and I have a pretty ride to work.”
- Jeff P.“I cycle because...i enjoy it and it keeps me fit”
- Sherene W.“I cycle because it's quicker than walking”
- Paula W.“I cycle because it's sometimes quicker & easier than by car”
- Vanessa M.“I cycle because I need to try and keep fit....!”
- Kirk R.“I cycle because... I want to improve my fitness levels”
- Emma O.“I cycle because...it's a great way to see the world”
- vanessa p.“I cycle because... its convinient, environment friendly and healthy.”
- Hammad K.“I cycle because its convenient”
- Richard S.“I cycle because...of fitness”
- Victoria S.“I cycle because I like to spend quality time with Petunia”
- Helen B.“I cycle because its a great way to start/finish the working day ”
- Stewart W.“I cycle because...”
- john c.“I cycle because I need to get fit!”
- Suzanne H.“I cycle because... I have never done so before.”
- Glen A.“I cycle because it's good fun!”
- Jo C.“I cycle because...”
- salvina g.“I cycle because...it is fun!”
- Neil K.“I cycle because...I had forgotten how enjoyable it is and no carbon emission ”
- Carol K.“I cycle because...I enjoy it and for fitness”
- Diane C.“I cycle because Man Utd are the best ”
- James T.“I cycle because...fitness”
- Russell C.“I cycle because I wanted some exercise”
- Linda M.“I cycle because it is a challenge and I would like to get fitter”
- Debbie N.“I cycle because it was quicker than walking ”
- David H.“I cycle because I like cake”
- carol c.“I cycle because I enjoy it”
- Jeremy A.“I cycle because.....it maintains my fitness”
- Jon J.“I cycle because...I enjoy the open air and change of scenary”
- David S.“I cycle because...its good exercise”
- Mark C.“I cycle to save money!”
- Joey A.“I cycle because..i like it is enjoying .”
- James T.“I cycle because it keeps me fit and parking not always easy at work”
- Tracey H.“I cycle because...it is the most convenient method of travel”
- Louise C.“I cycle because... it'sa fun & fast way to get into work”
- Jackie L.“I cycle because I want to keep fit and it saves using the car on short journeys”
- Miriam W.“I cycle because...it's easy and green”
- billie a.“I cycle because its better than walking and better fitness regime”
- Christopher R.“I cycle because...it is excercise”
- Carol S.“I cycle because it's a good way to get around”
- Chris O.“I cycle because it makes Rosemary happy!”
- CH B.“I cycle because... It's an enjoyable and healthy way of getting to/from work. ”
- Carl B.“I cycle because...there were bacon sarnies on offer”
- PAUL B.“I cycle because it makes me feel good!”
- Paul S.“I cycle because it's the most efficient way to work at the moment”
- Barbara H.“I cycle because it incorporates exercise into my day.”
- Hadie W.“I cycle to keep fit.”
- Sean W.“I cycle because...”
- David E.“I cycle it is fun and I hate buses”
- Jon L.“I cycle because... it is a good way to get exercise”
- Ken L.“I cycle because... it is convenient”
- Fran H.“I cycle because... Janet Said”
- Jenny H.Login
Statistics
Registered so far...
41 organisations
87 departments
424 people
75 people hadn't cycled in more than a year before taking part in the Challenge. Great stuff!
2,468 cycle trips logged
27,609 miles cycled
3.6 million Kj of energy burnt (equivalent to
245 pounds of fat!)
1,834 trips cycled for transport purposes
(6,092 kilograms of CO2 saved!)
Keep up the great work everyone!
Cycle as a Family
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Louise Pearson
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