Cycling
There are many reasons to take up cycling. Firstly, there are the personal benefits – saving money, getting fitter and healthier, losing weight, saving time. Then there are the social and environmental benefits – reduced congestion, pollution and CO2, improving quality of life in communities and the economic and social benefits of a healthier population.
Balanced against these are concerns and fears – safety on the roads, choosing and maintaining a bicycle, security and finding appropriate routes.
This section of the website aims to address some of these concerns and provide information, ideas and support for those starting and continuing to cycle.
In this Section...
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Getting Started
Information on buying and setting up a bike, equipment and security.
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Cycling for All
Information and advice on cycling for children, older people and people with disabilities and health problems.
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Cycling Safely
Information and advice bike maintenance, bike security and helmet fitting.
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Cycling to Work
Information on the Cycle2Work scheme, mileage rates for business cycling, Bicycle User Groups and cycle-friendly workplaces.
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Where to Cycle
Finding cycle routes, maps, leisure rides and cycling groups.
Cycling News
- 16/05/2012 - 14:47Following the roaring success of last year's first ever bicycle-powered cinema in Taunton, Cycling Somerset are spreading their wings and going for broke this June with not one, but two cycling cinemas in Somerset.
- 22/08/2011 - 12:48
A report by the London School of Economics has found that cycling generates nearly £3bn a year for the UK economy.
Cycling Events
- 10/06/2012 - 09:00
- 10/06/2012 - 09:00
